I have had many stretches wher I relyed on dalcohol and drugs to fill in my time and recent listed to the medical advice on getting exercise. Virogous 1-hours work out on exercise bike at a local gym are as important to me as an AA meeting to contiue abstinance. Did not think it would happen but a "runners high" due to exercise is real and addictive. Now i know why I often see joggers doing it when it is 20 degrees outside. Beside the benefit of assisting in providing low glucose readings (I am diabetic), weight control it seems to clear the "cobwebs" in my mind. Issues with communication between others take back seat to feeling better for myself and with myself. There was a time when i would have considered this too self centered. My attitude now that it is and it is improving my life. I would like I have been "born again" because I am and it is something that I could have been doing all along.