Getting sober might seem scary, but Karen Thomson – the founder of Super Sexy Sobriety – says it is undoubtedly worth it. Karen is a testament to the fact that maintaining sobriety transforms one’s life for the better. She struggled with addiction for many years, and the day she was freed from it was, to her, the best day of her life.
Karen has, since then, formed Super Sexy Sobriety to tell her story to others and give them hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel. She wants to encourage those who find committing to sobriety difficult to stick through, and allow themselves the best chance to live a healthy, happy life.
Addiction is taxing. Every day you wake up with an aching, hungover mind and body, with little to no energy to carry on your day. In contrast, sobriety brings better health, extra energy, and many nights of better sleep. Initially, one might go through withdrawal periods but they need to not give up and give in. The positive effects of sobriety are worth enduring the extremely difficult withdrawals.
As with breaking any harmful habit, sobriety puts you on a path to a more satisfactory life. Some of the benefits sobriety entails are as follows:
- The most apparent positive effect of sobriety is better mental health. You get to enjoy mental clarity and improved focus when you stop putting addictive toxins and chemicals in your body. No more waking up dizzy, with a poor recollection of what happened before you blacked out. No more heavy dependence on substances to make each day “bearable” by filling the void.
- Being sober allows your body to rest and sync with the regular circadian rhythm, improving sleeping patterns and minimizing stress, which improves your overall health.
- Long-term sobriety increases your physical stamina and general health. Gradually, you will notice that your body is functioning at an optimal level. It also reduces the risk of long-term severe physical illnesses, even such as cancer.
- As you detoxify your body, your skin glows with radiance. It becomes brighter, clearer, and healthier.
- Without the usage of depressants like alcohol, the body’s energy levels rise, making you more active and zestful.
- Aside from physical benefits, sobriety significantly improves emotional health, elevating the overall quality of life. It includes better self-esteem, increased confidence and motivation, improved relationships, relief from depression and anxiety, more emotional stability, etc.
Almost two decades of being sober have helped Karen improve her health and enjoy all the above-mentioned and more. Now, she wishes others understand why she advocates for sobriety and join her, experiencing for themselves that sobriety is joy and contentment in disguise.
You are worthy of your own Super Sexy Sobriety story.
