When I first decided to stop drinking cold turkey, I didn't know what to expect. . I was worried about how much damage I had done to my mental faculties. I had heard tales that the urge to drink never goes away. That was a frightening thought

But to all you cold turkeys out there, I don't have any urges. I did in the beginning. I did count every day. I did have some really strong urges that had me screaming at myself in the car. I had one really stressful day over some financial concerns that made me really want to buy a bottle and drink my financial problem away.

But, somehow, with the grace of God I didn't.

Today I just figured out I am on day 79. I stopped counting the days. I do accept that I am different from most people in the world in that I cannot ever drink one drop of alcohol for the rest of my lfie. I am totally afraid of alcohol even wine at communion.

Now, I sleep great at night. It's wonderful not waking up with a hangover. I remember what I did the night before. No blackouts, No headaches.

My mind has gotten sharper and my memory seems to have improved, although I have a poor memory for names my entire life.

I am much more effective in my work. I used to be pretty shaky in the morning at work and my performance wouldn't improve until after lunch.

So my message to anyone going cold turkey or considering going cold turkey, it gets easier the longer you stay sober. Your mind recovers. It's great to live without blackouts and hangovers. You won't suffer painful urges to drink after a period of time. It will be OK.

Thanks to all of you who write posts, send messages of support, and to the people who run this site. I don't think I would have done this without the knowledge about alcoholism that you have shared with me.

Go!! Cold Turkeys!! Go!!