Sober is better

I came to the realization today that sober really is better. I feel better physically, I'm happier (probably because I'm not negating my anti-depressants anymore in a booze bath) and generally I feel good. The cravings have pretty much abated, even the twinges. Of course, the addictive self likes to whisper that perhaps I'm not REALLY an alcoholic after all then. I tell him it doesn't matter because not drinking is just generally very good for me.

I also celebrated my birthday this week, my first sober one (a belly button birthday). That was pretty cool, not poisoning myself.