One of the best sayings I’ve heard in a long time is, “I didn’t suffer from alcoholism until I got sober”. This hit home with me, as I was guilty of over-indulging in my favorite libations on a more frequent basis than one should.
I drank right up until my heart issues arose, but not a single drop since. With all the changes my diagnosis presented me with, I can’t single out any one thing that it has improved as far as my physical health, but I can guarantee that it has improved my life physically/mentally exponentially. Without any hint of doubt in my mind, if I were to start drinking again, I’d be gone within a week or two.
Sure, I’ll get a craving for something once in awhile, but it will never outweigh the risks and consequences.
Find something that you enjoy to fill the time slot of your past drinking times, and it will help keep your mind off things. It’s not an easy battle, but with the support of family, friends, and good folks like those on here, you’ll be well on your way…