When my inner child gets bratty and tries to tell me what to do, I can say STFU, you dont call the shots any more I do! Thank you. Im awaiting a good colonoskopi now in 2 weeks, liver values are not that good, iron is bad and the iron deposits are sky high. My heart aches for his mom. Indulge yourself in your favorite sport to keep your mind off negative things and also maintain a good health. I haveso many questions I need answered related to health. Still, my stools are badly pale (light grey, pale yellow, sandy color), muddy or spongy looking. My health was at high risk for stroke or heart attack. I felt like I did not know what to do with myself and aggitated. At least I must be getting healthier (from what Ive read in articles). Koob GF. But here's the thing: although it may have initially helped me head to dreamland, that alcohol seriously disrupted my REM cycle. Slowly, the sober life made sense and the desire to drink & use faded some. Im much more myself staying away from alcohol than when drinking. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. So i had my BP done on Monday this week which was very worryingly and i knew i had to do something pronto. They did dialysis and tried to save him. Better health all around. Ive been sober minded for 3 months and delivered for life. Im now looking forward to 60 days clean. More days then not Id drink around 10 beers or 2 bottles of wine. Your positive energy will infect those closest to you and protect you from the darkness that will always lurk somewhere waiting. But then back and usually back heavier, at least for me. Working out 1hr + 6 days week lifting and cardio. I like keeping track of the health benefits I get after one week, two weeks, three weeks etc. I stayed the course, kept eating better, kept trying to workout more and abstained. Approaching people without the drink, dancing and having conversations you remember is great. almost no alcohol for soon 8 months now, with different health issues aside, im clearer in my head than ive been in years. Cirrhosis causes the liver to become stiff and swollen in a way that impedes liver function and often needs a transplant. Miss the social side too. Im always battling with those extra ten pounds, but being sober hasnt made much of a difference for me in regards to my marriage, self esteem, confidence or motivation yet I still have daily acid reflux as well, something I thought would go away after maintaining the no alcohol lifestyle. Life is simply better. Sometimes almost both. Im just happy that I arent doing things that embarrass my family. 8 months of kicking that lie out of my life and Ill never look back. I went from drinking very heavily every night to only a few, then down to a couple of drinks per night over a few months. I have energy, passion, drive, concentration & guess what? Now my cravings are 100% gone. Ive been doing this for years and I really want to stop. Once you have stayed sober for 6 months you will start feeling more and more calm and notice a great improvement in your relationships with friends and family. Hi. Grace and Mercy be unto you. Needless to say, I wasnt taking shots and drinking jungle juice with my mom and little sister. Ill drink about a litre, then the next night a litre and a half, then the next day two, this can go on for a bout a week, and then I wont sleep, wake up feeling bad, Ill stop for a few days and the whole cycle goes on again. 2021;105(6):1117-1134. doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2021.05.016, Yeomans MR, Caton S, Hetherington MM. Best of luck to all! I know I can now. And I drink tea. All equipment must be returned before closing time or by sunset, whichever is earlier. ( The only alcohol I dank was beer , throughout the day) I would quit for 2 weeks and start drinking again. Ive saved money (or rather spent it on other things). I have battled with depression for a long time and I can assure you that when you stop. 2019;12(8):28-39. You have to eat healthy sweet snacks. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 October 2020]. I am letting go of all mind altering substances to include coffee. Ive been a heavy drinker 30+ years. First 4 months were really difficult with all the chemical changes in the body and withdrawal symptoms eg: anxiety/ depression. I bought myself a 64oz water bottle on Amazon and it has been life changing for detox and weight loss, so I highly recommend investing in a nice big water jug and chugging that thing all day everyday. Keep going yall! One of the unexpected benefits of giving up alcohol is that you may find yourself more productive than before. 7. Ive experienced some weight gain which is welcomed since Ive always been around 135 when 155/160 is desired. Its been like this for years and I dont know how to break it. I tried dry January a few years ago, and succeeded. Gotcthrough my first Saturday party, and found thise drinking so entertaining. I was a daily drinker for 12 years working in hospitality and managing bars. To find out if ditching alcohol can improve your complexion, we challenged Laura Hogarth, a 40-year-old mother-of-two from Falkirk, to spend a month without consuming a drop of booze. Increasing self esteem and confidence. I had a few wobbles along the way, especially if I was stressed, then I made a PROFOUND discovery about myself. My husband still drinks everyday but for me the benefits outweigh the initial buzz feeling. I do feel a small improvement in my health, and hope to gain a greater degree of overall improvement as my alcohol free life continues. It sounds like its a tough time for you right now and we want you to know that there is support available. I have lost 12 kgs. I can relate to the othersDef feel mostly better. Day 9 today alcohol and nicotine free. Perhaps a B-Multi might help? There is a great book called Godspeed by Casey Legler. My sleep pattern has improved greatly and my alertness increased. Your body may shake uncontrollably for up to 24 hours after it enters your body. Ive just clocked up 5 months and my sleeping has improved dramatically along with marked reduction in stress and anxiety. People think I dont know what a drinking problem is but as you say everyone is different. Because of these internal changes, relationships often improve or become more possible. I was a very heavy drinker for many years. ITS A NEW START TO OUR JOURNEY I chose to live and watch my granddaughter grow up. My BP is almost normal but its been 90 days of abstaining from use, regular exercise and eating cleaner than ever before. Granted the bad diet before I made changes may also be a factor so this could be unrelated to the boozing and this is something I have to deal with. 6 Weeks Without Alcohol You may have higher thinking and problem-solving skills, memory and attention than those who are still drinking alcohol. I feel alright, sleep is getting better after first 4 days of bad sleep. I never did that before and it has made the difference this time around. Its a mindset. If I feel like something special I grab a cold one of those and reward myself with that! 65 Gadsden StCharleston, SC 29401(843) 281-7964, 3321 Forest Dr Suite 3BColumbia, SC 29204(803) 599-2779, 301 Augusta St Suite 101Greenville, SC 29601(864) 532-5082. I know I can go past January, thank you for the inspiration! One week in and Im pleasantly surprised not to have any withdrawal symptoms, and minimal cravings. I can still socialize with friends and not feel guilty the next day. I offered the doctors a sprint race when im done and show them my cure for it. Thank you for sharing. WebBack in my twenties, I claimed that a nightly glass of wine helped me calm down enough to drift off to sleep. It can increase the percentage of liver fat and cause it to function abnormally. I was a daily drinker, some weeks drinking more than a half gallon of rum and more than a handful of beers. It has caused me to do and say things that have fractured my family unit. A bottle a night of red wine slowly became almost 2 bottles everyday. During that detox period for some reason I was able to make it longer then 3 days with drinking. I was terrified that I would never last sober but I am taking everyday as they come. To have a drink now would feel strange and wrong. However, I believe Ive had it simpler than many of you so I just want to extend my congratulations and my best wishes. The systems broken, not you . Six months no alcohol,,,at first rapid weight loss,,,not my aim,,,,so started eating more and levelled out ,,,now will concentrate on my weight ,,,,,in age 77 male. Zero weight loss, more of weight gain. Very encouraging to read the messages here and know it can be done. Until you stop drinking you dont realise how much of our social lives is based around booze. Not being able to walk was the last straw. Im now 81kg an getting in great shape. Had been binge drinking for almost 2 decades although i have always been sports oriented. Still working on the energy thing and thankfully my memory is improving. I am three years and three months sober. Do it for you. Saitz R. Introduction to alcohol withdrawal. Why? But at times we keep alcohol and booze in our house for guests or your family members might indulge in occasional drinking. 2018;29(4):285-289. This is the point where some more intangible benefits start to appear. It is a way to thank them for being supportive and it has a new take on your relationships! One physical aspect of a life time of drinking is that my testicles have shrivelled to almost nothing, this is a constant thought on my mind, as is a worrying lack of libido. Before lockdown 1 I had stopped for 4 months then gave in Ive drank constantly since and Im about to embark on AF Again. They only notice you without drink until they get drunk, then after that it is game time. Alcoholism makes your body full of toxins and dependent, causing a lot of harm to it. less onerous. I was a daily drinker (around almost a bottle of wine in the evening, Id always leave a little bit just so I didnt feel guilty about drinking an entire bottle). I began drinking in my early 30s. Your liver gets a nice holiday at this stage and it doesnt need to work quite as hard to keep you healthy. Being 6 months sober will bring healthy changes in your body, physical health, social relationships and how to you connect with the world. Bit I think Im going to stop drinking because of this. in the afternoons and then a wine (or so!) I was a binge drinker for 30 years, and have stopped drinking now for one month. Lifeline is also available for support 24/7 on 13 11 14. I was a daily physically and mentally addicted alcoholic. Often people report needing fewer sick days from work, and your heart is a whole lot healthier than it was 12 months ago. Unfortunately, you can't completely avoid withdrawal symptoms, but you can reduce their severity by weaning yourself off gradually. Its never worth it to get someone help if they didnt ask for it but if you do, plenty doors open up. I feel 100% better! Fed up with drinking but dont know how to stop it. I started working out and business got better. It will also effect the balance of nutrients in your body. You will save a fortune as well. The bottom line: It's a personal decision whether or not you drink, and how much. Thats fantastic! The behaviour of people I know well whilst under the influence of vast amounts of alcahol was toe curling, things were said and done that cannot be un done and by some, non of it will be remembered. I too had a big addiction to wine. Im sure it has provided huge health benefits that are unseen, so to speak. Published 2020 Jan 24. doi:10.3389/fnbeh.2019.00288, Cunradi CB. But am going to continue, no hangovers are excellent ! Its a lie. But when you stay sober for a long period of time your brain will stop being dependent on alcohol for sleep and your body will naturally get used to sleeping on its own. I ended up in the hospital the weekend of Labor Day because my left foot turned purple and swelled up double the size. My partner and I have vowed to quit for two months as our initial goal. Tough life as my son passed away and shortly after my sister died of cancer that increased my drinking. Addiction can go away but triggers dont. Research showed the number of After about six months of not drinking, I lost all of the booze belly and the 15 pounds I gained. Used alcohol and cigarettes to hide my broken heart from myself after a significant relationship failed 9 years ago. I drink the 0% beers now Alan. Ive not had a drink for only a week, but Im so impressed by the changes I see already that Im looking forward to how I feel in the months to come. Ive seeked help from a friend to go AF for 6 months because if I dont I will lose my partner and kids. I stopped counting days and months and just kept it in the day then days turned to weeks to months to years (About 26 but who cares) By Professor David Nutt. So as of todays date I have been sober for 192 days. Thanks for this article. Its absolutely brilliant. When I say or write this I always include no jinx because I know this is precarious and I dont want to ever be over-confident. Thank you. When I re-read this, I saw that it was a little too much unicorns and rainbows. What a mindset to have and strong spirit, thank you for articulating it for those who appreciated reading your powerful words. A liter of 80 proof bourbon a day. It tastes like beer, no booze. I would also go through 2 packs of cigs. It is not a diet. As a 57 year old man, not how I want to appear. Thank you for telling me about the chocolate craving. But it was fun. You might feel more depressed or on the lack of serotonin and dopamine. Awful article. 3 months sober now, the struggle is real, everyday I want a reason to drink but Im pushing through. Sleep has an impact on so much of our everyday functioning and if it improves from a reduction in alcohol you might find that you dont wake up as often and you experience more deep, restorative sleep than you did before. If you have been addicted for a long period of time, your body is still healing from all the toxins d6 months soberuring these 6 months. I have the willpower to stop but I cant figure out why I feel like crap my sleeping is awful I wake up 3x during the night Ive even prayed listened to meditation healing music at night. hi jared. Just came to the conclusion a bottle of wine a night was a negative. If my classwork was light, you could expect to see me out four nights per week. That I get off! Wishing you the best! Please if you could just give me some advice and timeline while in rehab ladies were working out after 2 weeks i still havent got that energy and when i wake up feeling ok its just for a bit and i get exhausted. I feel alot better. Avoid going to parties where you know you will have to face alcohol, as much as you can. If you gain weight from drinking, you may start to see those pounds drop off. The first 6 months are foundation of long term sobriety. My withdrawal symptoms are kicking in big time now. 16-34. de Visser, R. and Piper, R., 2020. Eating well, before it was mostly booze calories. 788 days before and after. After losing two family members I started drinking extremely heavily. Alcohol is soooo not good for us. In case you were wondering, I dont feel like Im missing out on anything by drinking alcohol so rarely. Since quitting I started exercising everyday and have lost weight with WW. For the first time since picking up drinking, I woke up for my early morning runs. Sugar cravings insane, NO good sleep, headaches, BUT I realise Ibhavd to be patient, Ive been drinking for loooong. Youll also notice healthier skin and external appearance as well! Its personal, private, and powerful. Sleeping better, In the next two months I will wean myself off sugar. Many thanks to you all xxx Take care and keep being good to yourself xx, Were glad that youre along for the ride hope you keep the changes up, and take care of yourself too . My anxiety is through the roof, my panic disorder has become more severe, clinically depressed, I cant sleep more then 4 to 6 hours a night, I have restless legs, arms, shoulders, I have hot flashes mostly cold flashes, being cold has never hurt so bad, I have normal low blood pressure, and I do exercise often, I had gastritis which feels like it went away after a month of not drinking, my abdomen is still tender. One day, after blood tests my Dr called me and said my liver results were badvery bad and I could have permanent liver damage.. and that I had developed diabetes type 2. We are all authors of our own books. Ive quit for various reasons in the past after the accomplishment I was back to my pretty wine glass and wineing down (pun intended). Eating candy is better than ingesting alcohol, and your body will adjust. I wish you well. Now, as the Hang in there my friend, its hard. Then I started drinking every day after work. Its easier to abstain than regulate, take it from bitter experience. I wasnt really over weight before but I have lost a little weight any my body looks more trim than before. I think a lot of us picked up alcohol in our teens, when we were supposed to be learning how to socialize without drinking, we instead did drink and it became the crutch. Poor sleep, Low energy, looking very aged and not exercising as much as I wanted. In January 2022 Ill be 41. Also feeling like I have arthritis in my knees and hands. 1 month AF, longest period of my adult life ( 34). I do make myself a decaf cappuccino almost every night. Hi, this feels very strange,, I dont do social media so never get involved in chats. Just watch out for those sugar cravings everyone is mentioning! lets go week 4, All the very best to anyone out there who is struggling with alcohol, I know how difficult it is, you have it in you to be what ever and who ever you want to be. Today I am 87days AF A relapse is unfortunate yes, but it is not to be the cause of putting your hard work to dust. A very healthy practice is to make a list of the things you are grateful for, and why being sober is worth all of that effort and challenges. If you drink regularly, your brain will start to compensate by producing stimulating chemicals, according to Harvard Health. Four months alcohol free. I havent gone a year without alcohol since I was 16. Im 2 months and 10 days AF and as someone who works in a liquor store and drank heavily daily for about 7 years, I am incredibly proud of myself for my progress thus far. Kate I hope you are having good luck with your reduced alcohol consumption. After showing my butt Christmas Eve I resolved to quit permanently after 20+ years of daily drinking. I was tired of living my life so lost. My house is clean (mostly) and organized (80%). I drink non alcoholic beer. I have been reading this sites comments every night to help me not drink. If you're one of these individuals, you may have decided that it's time to quit drinking. . Good luck to all on this journey! Its okay. My target is 100 days which I will hit on 20/01/22. If you have alcohol use disorder but only drink on weekends, know that you will also get benefits from stopping: While giving up alcohol can be a challenge, it's important to remember that the benefits are well worth it. Done a 90 day break. So many of you have focused long and hard for your own betterment. Pair this with spiking insulin levels that cause inflammation and youve got yourself a recipe for acne. Ive struggled through dry months. Every time I have gone AF Ive had terrible sleeps for the first week then I have the greatest and deepest sleeps ever. We want to take you through some of the improvement and progress that you can notice if you decide to quit or reduce your intake significantly. Quitting i think made me depressed at first as i needed 9-10 hrs sleep a night and i didnt feel any benefits until about 3 weeks ago when i suddenly noticed i wasnt craving a nap anymore at the wknd and i felt good to go all day. As time passes by you will notice healthy changes in your emotions, and with the help of therapy and counseling youll feel less and less depressed and mood swings. Stop counting. It started as a dry January, maybe drop a few pounds I picked up working from home with the COVID era. Havent had a drink in over 3 months, but started eating chocolate after dinner and havent lost any weight. Not drinking alcohol has helped me look forward not backwards. You can also make it a bit easier on yourself by avoiding thinking about what youre supposedly missing out onand when you do go out, drinking other hydrating beverages like water (flat or sparkling), tea (hot or iced), or something like a matcha latte, Zeitlin says. Every morning when I open my eyes now, I feel gleeful that I made it another day. Stick with it, go for a walk, think of how far you have come and the life you can have. Keep up the good work!! My body aches, mainly legs, but I am walking so much better from hobbling with my sons walking stick to stop me falling over. peripheral neuropathy, im fighting it myself I think. I dont broadcast I dont want a drink, I just dont. You go Sue! hope this helps shed some light to support people in stopping although i will never preach. 2007. Abstaining for 12 months is a massive achievement so celebrate your success whatever it may look like. Stay strong yall. this has resulted in better mood management (I lose my temper far slower if ever now.). There is one thing you need to look out for. Be strong and let your motions run you. Its not the action im addicted to its the taste. Thank you and much success to all on this amazing journey. Everyday I marvel in the fact that I am happy, sleep well, and am calm and focused. Im about to begin the first 3 months of 2021 alcohol free, Ive got 40+ years of habitual drinking to beat, Ill be revisiting this list along the way, to remind me why Im doing it, thanks. He hid it well from all of us. Many thanks for your message. TMI no more constipation. My prayers are with us all. Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. 482 days sober and loving life. I enjoyed reading all the experiences. I have decided to take it to 6 months. What next: Im healthier, happier, more energetic and clear thinking. After many failed attempts to start, I have now committed to giving up alcohol. To everyone who is trying to quit this evil drug I wish you all the luck. Does anyone have these same symptoms? The weight gain came (and quite a bit ) -but my 12 step program mentality is now helping me correct the weight problem! However, every couple of months or so, usually when a special occasion pops up, Ill enjoy one glass of wine or a simple cocktail (like a vodka soda). It is important to not bottle up your feelings and talk about them. As your body adjusts to a lack of alcohol, your blood pressure will likely drop and your liver will heal from any effects of heavy or binge drinking, says Dr. Peterson. I only had one surprise. I also have started eating a lot more of everything. Non alcohol beer has been a life saver, allows me to be in social environment without the akwardness! I lowered my bad carbohydrate intake and focused on vegetables and fruit along with my favorite lean meats. I am doing The Alcohol Experiment with Annie Grace. This is a great piece of motivational text that is vital for 35 million Americans fighting the battle to keep sober . You may have some or all of the following:Upset stomachLow appetiteHeadacheWeird heartbeatsSweatingShakiness (tremors) I also want to say congratulations to many of you that have posted! A huge decrease in anxiety. First of all, the clearest sign of too much alcohol is a hangover. I urge anyone trying to stop drinking to stick at it. i am off it 10 months the weight fell off me at first too very fast. ( weights.. squats.. abs.. walking.skipping) but Specifically a weighted hula hoop After retiring at 58 I celebrated for two years in which 3-5 glasses turned into 2 bottles and a joint per day. Not so sure on overseas. I wish every one of you the bliss I am feeling now knowing i dont have cancer. I stopped Monday as soon as i knew what i was doing to my body, it is something i have needed to do for years but i guess i just needed that reality check. Im glad to have found this site. I think its really important to find something to replace the drinking with and to look forward to. Overwhelming smugness is another side effect which I have to keep in check. Im inspired to start again. You keep the pouring, glass-holding and drinking effect and it still has the beneficial compounds , resviritrol etc. Handb Clin Neurol. Better nutrition, more consistent workouts. I now have 2 to 3 mid strength beers of an afternoon rather than a few heavy beers then red wine with dinner and post dinner. After two years of that my PCP called me in to have more blood work done because my liver enzymes were triple what they shouldve been. The longest I did was five weeks but that was about ten years ago. Your sleep quality should continue to improve, and this (amongst other benefits) should provide an improvement to your overall health. Great advice, and very encouraging. And yes I do have ice cream before bed but others are noticing the weight loss and complimenting. Some people find that their self-esteem improves and ability to be self-compassionate also increases (Collison et al., 2016). I will be 10 months sober in 1 week. I thought the social aspect would both me, it doesnt. It could also be from the stress of staying sober and how you will stay determined for a long period of time. During this journey you will try lots of techniques, strategies and ways to change your relationship with alcohol. Once you have decided to become sober you might feel insomniac and restless. I cant imagine drinking again knowing this is what life can be like without it. Three weeks AF, miserable want a drink every afternoon. (No jinx ). The alcohol was so damaging to my health because the added inflammation on my already compromised immune system. My skin is better and eyes clearer, Ive lost a lot of weight. Hi, I stopped drinking on the 4th January. Hi- Ive been drinking wine almost every night of the week, 2-4 glasses a night. Was it easy: No, it took 3 months before I started feeling better and 6 months before I lost any weight (Im a 61 male, weighed 211 when I quit, 190 now). That was the wake up call after seeing my lab results. thanks. So true. Benefits too are more money in the bank (3 k per annum-estimates based on 2020 grog spending!) But I started. . Im looking more forward to the differences I will see in myself than I did looking forward to that time in the evening that I set aside to start my evening of drinking. this book isxwhat convinced me to stop no question! As I said, a handle is a lot so your liver has a lot to expel. I want to love myself again and hopefully another. Live life. Once you have reached six months of sobriety you will start to feel more comfortable with yourself but it can also lead to pink clouding. I have gone through a host of other weird things week to week. I will get thereI will keep trying. Relationships between Age, Sex, Self-Esteem and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Use Amongst University Students. No weight gain. If you look back at family pictures, Im always holding a can of beer. Thank you for this information it has been extremely informative and helpful. Yes I read This Naked Mind and now 7 weeks 4 days AF! Without the carbs from alcohol, I am craving sweets like so many others have written. I know what you mean. Hey there, I am now 75 days in and feel a l lot better in general. For 15 hard years i have been drinking almost everyday(minimum 4/7 weekdays) All I have to say is thank god I didnt let it get to the point where I actually feel like I need to drink. Hi Ian, I found that I had a bit of a haze and some fatigue for weeks following my attempt to quit. But finally sleeping better, still waiting for the energy increase to kick in, am feeling tired all the time. 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