I Haven't had a drink for 4 months now
17 years of getting buzzed to drunk every night seem to be ending. The first week was rough, fever, labor pains and diarrhea babies. But I feel great now. Lost 15 pounds and gained 400 dollars a month. Memory is improving. Booze took the edge off my personality. I am quite the high strung prick it turns out. I am loving it! It's like turning the clock back. Also, my slightly high blood pressure normalized!
My 13 grandchildren deserve a better papaw. I am trying to be one.
Peace all.
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And your grandkids’ heart, too.
if you ever feel the overwhelming urge to drink, post your intentions here on DU first. We will help steer you away! yes indeed 
and thanks...
Congrats!
It only gets better, keep it up!
Life's problems will always be there, but it's a lot easier to handle them when you have a clear mind and real friends.
Keep us posted!
I just went to an AA meeting tonight, tried everything else, but that's what finally worked for me - though it did take awhile. I remember the days when I couldn't put a week together, but with the support of and what I learned from those who came before me, I have 12 years as of last month (yesterday, actually). 
I order the coins to commemorate sobriety for two different groups now, though both have been on hiatus due to the pandemic, so I'm very happy to present this one to you. Hang in there, it really does get better! 
That is really something to be proud of! 
This past year has been tough since so many groups have shut down for the duration. I worry about people. My "home group," the one I advocate for at the district level, had its last meeting on March 16, 2020 - and we figured it would be weeks - which turned into months - and now it's been over a year. So I totally missed year #11. And we met at a residential treatment center, so I'm not sure if we have a future at that convenient location. 
And it wasn't at all easy for me in the beginning, but I found a wonderful mentor who showed me what to do. But she wasn't well and has been gone for over 2 years now. But I don't dare slip up since that would be letting her down, so I just try to pay it forward. Met a new girl tonight who's struggling, just got out of detox, so I reached out to her, it's all about carrying the message - If I can do it, she can. 
I've done that countless times - saying "just this once" - but I've learned that's all it takes. And the thing is, not everyone is an alcoholic. Nor is it a "character flaw," which is still how it's regarded in some quarters even at this late date, despite all we've learned over the past 86 years.
One Day at a Time worked for me to begin with - and even that took awhile to sink in. But I had an amazing AA sponsor who was there to support me through some rough times and she had such an excellent understanding of people. I belong to AA and still go to meetings - mostly those where we read out of the literature. "Living Sober" is an excellent book - it's very popular in my beginners' group. And it really does help to share experiences, both for support from others who've been there and learning from others who have faced the same issues.
I quit once before - years ago after I had a bad experience, got really sick - and that lasted for a pretty long time, but I hadn't learned anything and I eventually forgot. That's why I keep in touch with others, both to learn and so I don't forget again - and to pay forward the with the support that I got.
I lost my own mother when I was a little over 2 years in. She wasn't sick, it was an accident. That's where my sponsor came in, she stuck with me, but I also knew that I had to take responsibility and I focused on that - I couldn't afford to be distracted.
Of course, everyone's experiences are different, and it has been especially tough during this pandemic, the enforced isolation. I know that a lot of people have had a rough time. And another thing I've noticed in my years on DU is whenever the subject comes up, how many people here weigh in. There are a whole lot of us, so you're sure not alone. And if I can make it, anybody can. Please let me know how it's going... 
I had a lot of help on my journey, so I try to pay it forward. I reach out to beginners, just met another new girl yesterday. And my friend who I reached out to back in 2015 now has six years. That's how it works...
Good going! I've been a friend of Bills since 1990. It's hard to believe it's been that long but I still go to AA meetings and I still say "one day at a time."
I hope you're able to attend AA meetings frequently especially in the beginning and (by in the beginning for me I mean several years). AA saved my life.
Good for you!
Every day, decide to be the person you want to be.
Every day, day after day.
Who'd been there and told me what to do. There really is an entire community that I was never aware of before. Now these sober people are among my best friends and we support each other. It took me awhile, but I've been sober since April 30, 2009.
4800 a year.
Keep going! Look at all the benefits you are reaping just in a few short months! Keep us posted on your progress!
you really need to drink water! Not good not having a drink in 4 months.
Congratulations
1 - One day more
2 - Goto 1
Good for you!
... I stopped drinking alcohol because my friends and activities no longer involved drinking! It's almost like smoking... it seems weird, now, and just makes me tired.
I have friends who celebrate their "birthday" in sober years. They have great lives and are happy to be done with alcohol. Enjoy watching your grandchildren grow!
and you’re having a better life. Win-win!
Wishing you endurance for your goal.
I'm glad to hear that your weight and health have improved also.
Now you have extra money to spend on your grandkids or yourself for a nice treat.
Keep up the good work, my friend!
