Reasons to get clean.

We all know that there’s a light at the end of a tunnel of addiction, to some of us that light seems brighter and more obtainable. Getting clean is no easy task, it takes a lot of work and motivation but there’s plenty of reasons to get clean. We put our minds together and made a list of our favorite reasons to get clean. This list is in no particular order.

1. You never have to wake up dope sick ever again. Waking up with your sheets soaked with dope sweat, your muscles/bones aching and your stomach thundering has to the worst way on earth to start a day.
2. You will have money in your pocket the day after you get paid. On top of being able to hold a job for more than one week you will wake up the next day with money in your pocket. I know its hard to believe but money can be used for other things besides drugs. Food is pretty cool to have daily and so is shelter, if you’re feeling crazy maybe even go see a movie or go bowling. It can literally be spent anywhere, who would’ve known.
3. Family members and friends will trust you again. We burnt a lot of bridges over here at Recovery Society, I’m sure many of you have done the same. Now we’re not saying everyone that you’ve hurt will trust you again, sometimes that’s not the case. Family member’s may start inviting you over for the holidays again, friends may not instantly assume you stole something if they simply misplaced it.
4. Having real friends. When we are out there getting high we usually get involved with people that we share very little common interests with. That main interest is usually the same, getting more drugs. Being able to build bonds and strong relationships with other people is essential for happiness. Real friends are there not just when they need you but when you need them, and they ask nothing in return.
5. Being able to fall asleep freely. Some of us don’t have the best sleep habits and we know that but they’ve definitely improved. Was there anything worse than tossing and turning the night away, taking shower after shower just trying to get any bit of relief from your dope sickness? Probably not, but don’t forget about staring at your ceiling for hours on end after a long night of snorting coke only to see the sun come up and realize you have things you need to do that day.
6. You are hurting more people than just yourself. You’re not the only one losing sleep over your addiction, people are out there who care about you and you’re keep them up at night as well.

These are just few reasons to get clean that you can look forward to. Life becomes amazing in sobriety. You will experience unforgettable things, and when we say unforgettable it’s meant in a good way. Life will be filled with beauty and happiness like you never thought. Relationships will be made, you will make new friends and you may even fall in love.

What are you favorite moments in sobriety? What are your top reasons to get clean? Let us know! Recovery Society is here to help others, and by you sharing your experience you never know who you might influence.