Today I've been sober for a little more than a month, and I feel super energetic and confident. I don't go to AA meetings or anything else of the sort, and I wouldn't even if I could. I don't believe that I need a higher power to help me, nor that addiction is synonymous with illness. I instead like to remind myself that frequent alcohol consumption has changed my brain in very real ways, which leads to what is known as cravings, hence my ability to withstand cravings and control my own behavior is equally real and possible. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day, and that spring will be here before we know it. 🌷
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Congratulations. I'm not an addict (except to nicotine unfortunately), but sobriety isn't a one size fits all thing. CBT, physician's intervention and other things can be just as effective as AA.
@basilfawlty89 I think those are good ideas though it probably costs money. For more goal oriented people, I would recommend working with a personal trainer and dietitian, getting a thorough health check up in the beginning, and again after half a year or so.
