Good things about being off drugs/getting sober

[Azure Cloud]

Not wondering what important commitment I forgot because I was high when I made the commitment.

 

[phactor]

I can visit my family and have them tell me how proud they are!

I know I am doing the right thing, even when I make a mistake.

I have support and people who understand me.

Being able to work 21.5 hours and feel tired in a good way and know that while I am working I am not going to just blow it on bullshit (okay I love clothes but still)

 

[BlueSaffron]

not to be all TMI up in here, but when I was on dope I had a hard time getting off sometimes... and not only that, it just felt like there was a barrier between me and my man. It's so much better making love not all high and fucked up.

 

[phactor]

I feel better everyday instead of worse

 

[munchbawks]

I can smile again!

 

[phactor]

Getting to work and being able to start immediately and being happy about it. No more moping around or throwing pity parties for myself because I do not feel well. If I am sick legit that is one thing, but I used to constantly be half hungover or at least fuzzy in the morning.

Also, being able to stand up for myself quite a bit more.

 

[THECATINTHEHAT]

Not having your friends die, and being able to work out the frinds from the snakes.

 

[phactor]

I can get emotions and feelings that feel strange or out of place and not use over them. This allows me to try to actually deal with them instead of making them worse.

 

[munchbawks]

I have motivation to do other things other than get a fix.

 

[phactor]

I have motivation to do other things other than get a fix.

If you are like me, this will eventually become more then motivation. You will actually enjoy doing other things! (Not all the time of course)

 

[joe90]

No feelings of panic and guilt / a general bad feeling about yourself. More confidence more light hearted not afraid. I used my strong focus on something else something good. It's a relief to not feel trapped and that you can change can feel better if you let it in. Giving up smoking cigarettes helped lock me unlock things after years of being stuck it let me feel the pain and come out the other side rather than staying stuck in pergutory. It's hard to let go but it's worth it.

 

[lman_15]

not worrying about going to jail, getting robbed or killed . . having real friends and having my family back in my life . . being able to function without having to ingest $100's worth of drugs a day . . having a sex drive and being able to perform . . having money

 

[AlphaMethylPhenyl]

Not having mood swings
Feeling worth it
Not relying on your own crap for happiness
Better mental health overall
Having better relationships

 

[southeast]

Not dealing with ass hole drug dealers. About a month ago one hit me in the face cause he thought I was shorting him. Im so glad I will never have to call him again.

 

[BlueSaffron]

when my main dealer called me a few weeks ago and I told him I was on the clinic, he said "whatever", and hung up on me, lol. This was the guy who two weeks earlier had said "anyone got beef with you, day or night, call me".

mm-hmm. sure.

definitely glad I don't have to deal with his BS anymore. He mumbled so much I only understood about 1/3 of what he said anyway.8(

 

[southeast]

Haha, I know exactly what you mean. The dude that hit me, and not that I can't defend myself but I'm half his size and female, like WTF jackass, was so stupid- the day before they were 40 but apparently he wanted 50 that day and failed to tell me. Idiot. Dude, ill give you ten dollars just speak up. I hate them those mother fuckers. Used to all try to get me to try crack -- I was like I've done it I'm good shut up and give me the dope. Doesn't it make you mad these people had your money? Ughhhh gets me bad. Anyway, yay sobriety

 

[Alice_Chipper]

I stopped using heroin about a year ago after many years of trying to get my use under control. The search for a solution occupied my mind with an intensity as I knew I was risking so much (such as a partner who I hid a decade of drug use from & was financially burdening).... and although I do not know what exactly changed within me, one day I just stopped. The best bit was feeling good about myself again & finally succeeding. Mission accomplished.

 

[sirnatural]

Thank you for posting about being sober. Addiction sucks very bad , I drank heavy for 15 yeRs I did other drugs too . I still tale 1 mg of kol a day and trying to taper off it .

 

[Alice_Chipper]

I know it is not easy... & I know this through experience. Don't beat yourself up about it as you are doing a great job & have made many gains. Even if you didn't succeed at total abstinence, it doesn't strip away your value.

 

[plutarque]

The best thing after 5 months today is that I know that even if my life is difficult or I feel depressed or anything else, I know for sure that I will always have a chance that right now or tomorrow it can change.

Because I do not have to go out at 3 in the morning to find some alcohol or to make hours of public transportation to meet a dealer, I own my life in a way and I am grateful. Really life improved, especially confidence in myself. I think that is the most important and it is stupid to say but even if everything goes wrong today tomorrow is finally another fu***ing day.