Read Allan Carrs book The Easy Way to Quit Drinking and a book called The Sober Diaries. 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. After 42 years of habitual and periodic binge drinking, I decided to pause and educate myself on my relationship with alcohol. First alcohol consumption in almost 4 months. As a health worker, you might think the need to have a drink would be greater given the current circumstances, yet Im enjoying not feeling anxious about my work or some of the appalling people I am compelled to work with and report to. The effect it has on you, and your behaviour towards others changes drastically as a result of alcohol. Drugs were less of the issue but drinking, couple beers a day at first then that doubled mixed with some heavy hitting Friday and Saturday nights. Hello Sunday Morning!!!! Also, I have transitioned to AF beers e.g. I am a relative active person and this was not a surprise becasue I just started picking up my workouts even more. I do not know what to think. All of this means that taking a break from booze could help you better fight off any seasonal illnesses. My sister finally went to his home. Sometimes almost both. Great number did it again just to make sure it wasnt a mistake better number. You can do it. Ive just clocked up 5 months and my sleeping has improved dramatically along with marked reduction in stress and anxiety. I quit drinking because I knew I would end up dead at an early age and I have to much life ahead of me to spend with family and enjoy lifes ups and downs. In: StatPearls [Internet]. I quit 6 months ago I am skinny but still feel bloated (skinny fat ) and I feel worse now than when I was drinking ipa beers 3x a week my sleep sucks. Ive been a heavy drinker 30+ years. it worked for me. I still have problems sleeping, like always, and its getting worse. I found both to be incredibly helpful! I am a Christian and god has helped me. You can volunteer at a sober house as a sober companion or a sober coach to help others deal with their alcohol addiction. My anxiety was through the roof and my face was puffy and ugh, I felt awful but didnt even know it. For over 20 years Dr. Umhau was a senior clinical investigator at theNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholismof the National Institutes of Health (NIH). All my medical testing came back with healthy liver, healthy kidneys, healthy heart have a routine check up next month as that will mark 1 year since the liver told us something was going wrong if I didnt stop. God is great, Ill never drink again. For me 6 months, just a title over and Im back to my old self. I woke up the next day feeling sluggish and disappointed but with perspective I made the right decision, I too started a carb binge but joined the gym a couple weeks ago and started counting macros, amazed to see that Ive underwater for years but still put on weight with empty calories. I was pushing 300lbs + and have managed to get to 275lbs. Not good. Meditation is known to bring peace and harmony to mind and keep negative emotions at bay. Please someone advise on the smug thing. I too had a big addiction to wine. I used to smoke weed and drink. i am off it 10 months the weight fell off me at first too very fast. Lost 3 kgs just like that and feeling like the top of the world! Then I started drinking every day after work. 3 months on going without a drop of alcohol. This article wouldnt get someone out of bed in the morning. I ended up in the hospital the weekend of Labor Day because my left foot turned purple and swelled up double the size. I guess its only 36 days and Im reading more longer term improvement is possible as I abstain and this is keeping me a little level. God bless! I was starting to find balance. Its easier to abstain than regulate, take it from bitter experience. I have been drinking a bottle of wine every evening for the past 3 years due to lockdown and undergoing 2 traumatic experiences which have scarred me for life. (I did have one small shot of tequila a few weeks ago, and found the taste almost disgusting, fortunately.) My flesh enjoyed what I gave it and it will die once I stop feeding it. The systems broken, not you . I found strawberries and watermelon very helpful for the sugar cravings. Skin looks fresh, sleeping like a baby + feel back in control. <126\<78 Lack of sleep, low mood, no energy I have every possible side effect how can you possibly feel better from not drinking it.. Your email address will not be published. Ive always jogged or speedwalked on my lunch hour when at the office, but that changed while working from home, to my husband and I going on a 5 mile walk with 2 beers in a bag. OF TAKING CARE OF OURSELVES I can still socialize with friends and not feel guilty the next day. The Incredible Health Benefits To Quitting DrinkingAll That Bad Starts to Go Away. Its Time to Shed the Pounds. Reduce the Acid Reflux. People at Work Will Notice the Difference. Never Be as Tired Again. Stop Treating the Symptoms of Stress. Its Time to Boost Your Emotions. Stop Playing Russian Roulette With Your Life. Your Bank Balance Will Thank You. Now Its Up to You to Quit Drinking. Have lost 11 kilos, sleeping much better and while I still forget what I was going to do next it comes back to me much quicker. 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. Then I looked up the symptoms for alcohol withdrawal and, surprise! Even at 8 months Im still experiencing changes. Was a heavy drug user recreationally for about a half decade in my early 20s, quit cold Turkey but about 13-14 years ago I hit the bottle. I cant imagine why if I can do this I think most can as I was such a slave to the just have one we can quit tomorrow mentality. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Metabolic age 45. Brew Dog do great AF beers, you cannot tell they dont contain alcahol. I feel nothing short of super human. World Cancer Research Fund. Two weeks felt so good I thought, Why not 3 months? Here I am. After getting sober, I didnt jump back into lifting weights but I did within a few years. Life is beautiful without alcohol. My alcohol intake has steadily increased over the past 10 months, to what is now probably 4 or 5 bottles of wine a week. At 8 months alcahol free, it has been an eye opening journey. I just stay away from drinking and friends who live in the bar scene 3x a week. In I need to decide if I will continue with no alcohol.Im 68 and took the challenge to show a good example for all the heavy drinkers in my family. Within 6 months I had never been so flexible. Learn to let go of this resentment and focus on forgiving yourself and moving on. My only concern at this point is a stubborn BP that has started to peak again. I just wanted to share that Ive felt all the benefits listed in this article and more. Celebrating your sobriety milestones is really important because this will help you keep yourself motivated and make you look forward to to staying sober for longer terms because of the joy that brings. It might mean the ability to get up earlier and get more done in the day. My sleep. I thought this would subside but its only become worse. 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 took a 75 day challenge of no drinking. Alcohol is just not good when it tricks you into dependency. 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. White Cheddar rice cakes are my crutch. I have been trying to cut back as I have been drinking quite heavily over the last year. After many failed attempts to start, I have now committed to giving up alcohol. No drinking alcohol in just over 3 months. It will get up eventually give it about 6months. Its deep and can be hard to tap into but have faith its there waiting to grow. What next: Im healthier, happier, more energetic and clear thinking. During this time, you may experience symptoms of withdrawal, such as tremors, anxiety, and nausea or vomiting. The bottom line: It's a personal decision whether or not you drink, and how much. This is the time that withdrawal symptoms such as urges, cravings and thoughts around alcohol can start to reduce as well and become much more manageable. Just came to the conclusion a bottle of wine a night was a negative. 30 days today. 'I Lost 50 Lbs. Thinking about how the BP numbers hang around in a higher range than they used to and how long I have to sit to get a measurement that was remotely good. Benefits too are more money in the bank (3 k per annum-estimates based on 2020 grog spending!) By now youve improved your overall health, physically and mentally. You can also celebrate by giving back to the society. Heres why you should celebrate being sober: This is to remind you that everything youve done is worth it. You can handle the conversation however you feel comfortable doing it, but rehearsing beforehand can help it flow more easily. Aha! The benefits are incredible, the smug feeling is overwhelming and not to be underestimated. If you are, recovery may take a little while longernonetheless, you'll feel better than you did during the first few days of withdrawal. Only 36 and did drink alot when younger but not much since 2018, dont miss it at all so far and am trying to ditch it completely as its very bad for my condition now. They got him to the hospital. Its okay. Surprised it is not in this list. I am 3 months and 26 days AF and have never felt better! Even back into fitness. 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. Ive lost 60 lbs in 3 months of no alcohol. The first month was quite difficult mentally because I continuously tried to convince myself one drink isnt bad or I deserve it but luckily I was able to hold on. We have gone over the things that help you become sober. Everyday is a gift & new opportunity. The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that alcohol should be consumed in moderation up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per 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. I seem to have so much more time. After I became single, I started drinking a lot at home. Reading daily. It activates premature ageing, causes appetite loss and you will notice a quick weight loss. You might even feel pressured and hopeless if you are not achieving your desired results but you have to remember that sobriety is a wonderful journey and will keep giving back. I like my ability to act and think with clear intention. My skin is better and eyes clearer, Ive lost a lot of weight. The Lancet Public Health, 2(2), pp.e108-e120. 7. Slowly, the sober life made sense and the desire to drink & use faded some. They have annual group meets, and other practices that will give you something to look forward to and keep reminding you that staying sober is worth it. Thats never been me. As far as chocolate was concerned I used very high cocoa level dark chocolate. However, when you stop drinking, your liver will begin to repair itself and the damage will start to reverse. Many thanks for your message. Boredom, rewarding myself for working hard, etc. I need to do this!! Chocolate consumption went through the roof. I never really had a hangover, cuz my alcohol level had plateaued. Stay strong yall. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. I hate that shit but children are like dogs u raise em right they turn out ok u raise em wrong they turn out all fucked up in the head. When you drink alcohol, even in moderate amounts, it can result in obesity. For those who do get craving I can highly recommend Heinken 0.0. 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). Never looking back to that poison. Your positive energy will infect those closest to you and protect you from the darkness that will always lurk somewhere waiting. Finally admitted to my family what was the worst kept secret. I do get tempted every now and again but after 6 months the downsides of alcohol just dont seem worth it anymore. Having my partner commit to the year also helped as we pulled the other through a wavering moment, we joined a gym and we removed all alcohol, wine glasses or anything else that reminded us of booze. 2.3. Then, after drinking plenty of empty calories, I fed my booze-fueled cravings with whatever I could get my hands onanything from bags of chips to Ben and Jerrys. 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. You go girl, I stoped drinking alcohol 3 moths ago plus quit smoking I feel so much healthier. Heineken and Becks make really great ones and I was an IPA fan. Good luck xxx. Your email address will not be published. How Long Does Withdrawal From Nicotine Last? this has resulted in better mood management (I lose my temper far slower if ever now.). Hi,Ive been a light but regular drinker for years,Mr Average.Now retired, found more time to open a bottle. not bad but truth is I feel worse off than when I had been drinking why is that. But 3 months in, my sleep is still shocking. Ive now been sober for 6 months and over the last year Ive been sober for 300 days (had a relapse, but coming back stronger than ever) Ive now decided to give my body 12 years of sobriety to make up for the damage I caused myself physically and mentally over that time. Always here for a chat. Hangovers and increased appetite, feeling fatigued, greyish skin etc. Im glad to have found this site. 3 months and counting, i had to quit due to alcohol related pancreatitis. An amazing feeling of confidence, accomplishment, and FREEDOM. I hope i am successful at quitting. The choices we make regarding our physical and mental health impact our long-term wellbeing. Alcoholic Drinks. Now I wanna see what I can do sober. I do make myself a decaf cappuccino almost every night. Been told it might be that, but im going to prove the doctors wrong. Due to some tests the past 6 months I started to pay more attention to my metrics. So I came here, and Stay strong, never give up, its never to late to make a change. Have not had alcohol for 6 weeks and lost another 5 lbs in 2 weeks. All equipment must be returned before closing time or by sunset, whichever is earlier. Sleep is easy, I dont wake up with a feeling of regret or dread from the events of the night before. Out of curiosity, of those of you whove experienced BP improvement, if you dont mind, what was it when you quit? Getting better sleep because you're sober certainly doesn't hurt either. When you have started staying sober you will feel anxious because of how others perceive you as an alcoholic and would not want to interact with you. I dont really miss it, but my marriage is still shaky, daily acid reflux, no weight loss due to a surprising ice cream addiction , still unmotivated. I think it has got worse over the years. It sounds like its a tough time for you right now and we want you to know that there is support available. I am a everyday drinker for sleep. Beach equipment is provided during the Beach facilitys hours of operation. Now Im feeling much more confident and yes, a little bit smug! As I said, a handle is a lot so your liver has a lot to expel. Its a mindset. This is your achievement and you have deserved it. I no longer want to waste precious time drinking my life into numbness. I was a very heavy drinker for many years. Buy plenty of fruit. Its only 8 days in but the low dose meds are making me not feel like alcohol + im eating 1/4 as the anxiety + panic is going. had much alcohol past 2 weeks, stopped 2 days before test Dr. Ed Friedlander answered Pathology 46 years experience I'm happy for you: Congratulations on recognizing the problem. Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. not bothered about sleep etc that is an added bonus on top of the chance to live. In the end to stop drinking must come from me and not from anyone else. I was an everyday drinker, a beer (or so!) The spirit of rebellion against what the generation before did is one of the reason many younger people are choosing not to drink. So many of you have focused long and hard for your own betterment. Oh and I lost 8 pounds so far!!! I am really struggling. Hopefully, youve started to experience some of those benefits from the 1 month list and its ok if it took a little longer than a month to notice them. 214.7 pounds But that has subsided. The hangovers are horrible the next day and i have bad anxiety. After about six months of not drinking, I lost all of the booze belly and the 15 pounds I gained. Thanks for this article. For a lot of reasons you will feel a little low because the toxins are starting to leave your body and you will see the lack of serotonin or the happy chemicals. I was a daily drinker, some weeks drinking more than a half gallon of rum and more than a handful of beers. Enjoy things I have not in a while. My biggest concern is I dont know if I can ever go back to just social drinking. 35 days35 long days! Hello, I think the reason you feeling worse is because the serotonin thats in your brain is low right now which causes you to feel down. We may have hurt ourselves a bit but it seems like with time we can fix this. I guess its a comfort and one that I know I need to change. WebHowever, it will take at least six months of alcohol abstinence to recover. You can join a sports club or even play mild sports like golf to relieve your stress and help yourself stay away from harmful coping mechanisms and alcoholic habits. Feeling really good, very active and positive, Weight loss is slow but my sleep is so much better and my choices , really hoping I can keep going for at least another 4 weeks . John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE is board-certified in addiction medicine and preventative medicine. I was always counting the calories of the alcohol in my diet, but often it would make me wake up at night and binge eat and ruin my day. One of the surprising side effects of giving up alcohol is that your skin may start to look better. Now once you stay sober for over a month, you will start to notice a lot of changes. Your liver will also begin to repair itself. I did plenty of stupid things during those first drinking sessions. 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. Good luck to all . As you go on staying sober for longer terms it will affect your brain positively. Once you have stayed sober for 6 months you will have overcome the withdrawal symptoms and notice changes and improvements in your memory and vision. I mean, Im of Swiss decent so naturally I eat chocolate every day but not THAT MUCH. 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