Hang in there my friend, its hard. It is easy to stop, but hard to quit 4ever when you are single. This is similar to possible weight loss. Hi, I had my last sip November 30th. First of all, the clearest sign of too much alcohol is a hangover. I was so worried how hard this was gonna be now? When you stop drinking, symptoms of alcohol withdrawing may pop up as early as six hours after the last drink. 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. Lack of sleep, low mood, no energy I have every possible side effect how can you possibly feel better from not drinking it.. Once I reached my early 30s I began drinking a 12 pack a day and most of the time I would run out and go get another one. Think about quitting at times but because of life circumstances nothing takes the edge off like a couple of beers. Alcoholism makes your body full of toxins and dependent, causing a lot of harm to it. Since returning to work the desire has returned but choose not too drink, not sure why the urge came back as I do love and appreciate my job so much. I still exercised, but I didnt enjoy it anymore. 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. You can volunteer at a sober house as a sober companion or a sober coach to help others deal with their alcohol addiction. Most of the time, I stick to my guns and, if someone offers me a drink, I say, "no, thanks," or that I dont really drink, and then conversation continues as usual. Much more flexible and feel younger. So, here is the reason for my rant; I have been free of alcohol for 7 years now. I really enjoy it but i was what made me feel happy. At night, I no longer craved carbs and fat. I lost 30-35 lbs & feel and look great. Ive lost weight and Look and feel much, much better. Guess Im a bit slow , It is inspiring to see so many comments of success I would be celebrating 4 weeks today but I had a relapse celebrating a little food fortune.. Gotcthrough my first Saturday party, and found thise drinking so entertaining. Ive been doing this for years and I really want to stop. I had to laugh recently looking at a Fathers Day picture of me with the family. 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. Great, fun, supportive people, but heavy drinkers. I feel good, healthy all the exercise and good eating has me in the best shape Ive been in for sometime and so Im pretty confident with a shirt off again lol. You have to do it for yourself. Sleep is something I had trouble with, no more. I could have written this article as Ive experienced about everything in it. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. She also has an app The Alcohol Experiment. 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. Diet Dr Pepper which does happen to go incredibly well with chocolate peanut butter cups!! Sugar craving is through the roof. Im 4 months and counting. I have always been very fit, eat healthy and love the gym. But that has subsided. But I still used it to deal with stress and feeling overwhelmed. I was pushing 300lbs + and have managed to get to 275lbs. I would say its at about 20% of what it was when I quit. I havent lost weight although I am careful what I eat. I owe it a lot to them, because of them I get Will build a schedule around it Haha. But since all this happened Im down to 1-2 a week. I was not very good.) I am 97 days AF and since day 40-50 i havent had a single craving for red wine or beer. Everything would have been ok if I didnt drink. Eventually, I got to the point that I was able to say, "No thanks, Im not drinking." Meditation is known to bring peace and harmony to mind and keep negative emotions at bay. If you're a heavy drinker, you're at an increased risk of developing certain diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke. This will not only help your mind keep busy, but also make you realize why being sober is worth it. Thank you for this information it has been extremely informative and helpful. 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. Now 57, and I just enjoyed the best year of my life. We all have a spirit inside that is power to overcome anything. Working for me at the moment! 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. water per day, and my fitbit shows my average resting heart rate has dropped from 69 to 57. I found that I was creating situations where I was becoming angry, stressed and resentful of othersI eventually realised that this was alcohols way of saying youre the victim, you deserve a drink just for having to cope with these people etc.. Overwhelming smugness is another side effect which I have to keep in check. I have blocked sinuses and acid reflux now. Good luck xxx. Ive seeked help from a friend to go AF for 6 months because if I dont I will lose my partner and kids. Im awake most nights at 2 or 3, and Im exhausted. The changes have be amazing cognitively, emotionally and physically and I am grateful every day. I suppose that comes from not ever before having to deal with my own BULLSHITE. My hubby is proud of me, has really cut back his drinking, but hasnt quit. For some reason it has hit me over the head that the root word of intoxicated is TOXIC. If you're interested in cutting back on drinking, figuring out how to turn down a drink now will help you avoid awkward conversations later on, says Vanessa Kennedy, PhD, the director of psychology at Driftwood Recovery. 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. If not I would suggest that you go for an exam ..just to be on the safe side. Im sure it has provided huge health benefits that are unseen, so to speak. Coffee and tons of water. I even kept the bottle of vodka in the liquor cabinet, where it still sits, because I knew for me I had to be able to do it in the world I live. Im very active in my job and like to run and exercise but my relief was sitting down with a beer or two at night that grew over time. I wasnt really over weight before but I have lost a little weight any my body looks more trim than before. I never intended to completely stop but now Im not so sure. Want to loose another 12 lbs and wont drink alcohol until at least Sept 1st. 3. I just need something else to replace it with. Zero weight loss, more of weight gain. it worked for me. In case you were wondering, I dont feel like Im missing out on anything by drinking alcohol so rarely. The first 24 hours alcohol-free, also known as day one, can be challenging, scary, and motivating all at once. Research also shows that some people experience an increased libido after reducing or quitting alcohol. The first time I tried it took a couple weeks this time it took a couple months. My sleep is horrible stillThank you, Hi Diane everyone goes at their own pace I am sure. 2010;7(3):799-813. doi:10.3390/ijerph7030799, By Arlin Cuncic Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 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. I recently went to one, it was eye opening. As I said, a handle is a lot so your liver has a lot to expel. 3 months no alcohol Was a binge drinker on Fridays after work but I wanted to lose weight and feel better Now walk after work and fasting once a week helps fruit & vegetables increased Feel much better have energy better then everlost 15 pounds so far not easy sweets get in the way ..Chocolate.. And I drink tea. Just stay positive. Ive struggled through dry months. 6 months sober. but felt absolutely wonderful. Its okay. I think that was my rock bottom and I knew my life needed to change immediately. The Lancet Public Health, 2(2), pp.e108-e120. Other posts on here about chocolate, though, yes that is totally a thing. It was amazing how much better I felt. Ive been AF for 79 days today. Im also, in a negative environment Im trying to get out of (the reason I started drinking every day) most days have been easy for me not to drink, but today I am trying so hard not to drink, but I wont because I know Im 60 days closer to sobriety being a year. White Cheddar rice cakes are my crutch. Smugness yes it is there! 16 days into my AF trip, I have never slept so well, and have been living blissfully since then (except for the first 48 hours that were absolutely horrendous). Since stopping drinking I sleep SO well, my face isnt puffy anymore its normal again, no weight loss but thats because Ive replaced booze with coke! I ended up in the hospital the weekend of Labor Day because my left foot turned purple and swelled up double the size. 2017;22(5):1416-1425. doi:10.1111/adb.12420. had my colonoscopy last night and it was clean:). Some people often lose the motivation for staying sober after they have achieved their expected milestones because they dont have something to look forward to. The alcohol was so damaging to my health because the added inflammation on my already compromised immune system. Alcohol Health Res World. Everything is true. Luckily, it was nothing that strong coffee and an Advil couldn't fixexcept for the .css-7qz8rz{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#f7623b;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:background 0.4s;transition:background 0.4s;background:linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff 50%, #feebe7 50%, #feebe7);-webkit-background-size:100% 200%;background-size:100% 200%;}.css-7qz8rz:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-position:100% 100%;background-position:100% 100%;}weight gain. Three weeks AF, miserable want a drink every afternoon. During Covid, golf was our oasis, take off the masks, breath the fresh air and have a beer and a small sense of normalcy. Day 9 today alcohol and nicotine free. That patient died. I was a very heavy drinker for many years. Metabolic age 45. Read (or listen to) Allen Carrs How to Control Alcohol. I like the way I feel. Work is also better as I am not as tired after lunch and i feel i can handle stress better. I didnt understand that either. It depends on how long a person has been drinking and their general health. Wine is my poison. and may take longer to resolve. Berens says. I. However, there are also many people who struggle with alcohol abuse and addiction. Life is good. I really recommend you search out the Recovery Radio Network and/or checkout Russell Brands book (and audiobook) Recovery. AND YOU CAN HAVE AS MANY AS YOU WANT. I love playing golf but I can only play decent if If Ive had a couple. Id tried before but Ive never been as successful as I have been this time. Once you are nearly 6 months sober, your bodys natural levels of dopamine begin to restore and you will notice positive changes in your mood. The next morning (er, afternoon) when I woke up, I was in punishment mode. For nowI plan on keeping it going until I get my weight and health going in the right direction. There are several medications (benzodiazepines, clonidine, etc.) 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. Lead by example and dont do it for anyone else. You will save a fortune as well. I told my mom last year I wanted to give it up and the reaction was no dont stop very unexpected. 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. The only foreign I want in my life is languages and travel! After about six months of not drinking, I lost all of the booze belly and the 15 pounds I gained. I feel that Ive only just started to get to know myself, for the first time in my life (Im 47). well done bro, you beat me by 14 days. I never knew what real sleep was until now. I find that if the first drink I have after work is a cup of milo I dont want an alcoholic drink after that probably because of the milk content. I did lose a few pounds but I believe they are back. . Im at 6 months now after years of stop/start attempts. 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. (2016). I do get tempted every now and again but after 6 months the downsides of alcohol just dont seem worth it anymore. I feel so much healthier, enjoy nutritious meals, (as I love to cook), better skin and working out. It is worth mentioning that nutritional status improvement occurs when someone strop drinking, which is one big reason why people may see many of the above improvements with sobriety. The benefits of not drinking are so great, I just dont want it. Just keep in mind that the affects of heavy use are a lot harsher than our drinking culture would have us truly consider it takes time for the body to get back to normal. I went all out and gave up a lot of Juno food also with it and found it easier to go all out. I have a little social anxiety and it would alleviate that. A huge decrease in anxiety. I do have lots of regrets and lots of inner healing and self love and forgiveness I still need to work on. Its so nice to read these comments from so many others that are in the same boat. Thats exactly it. Would this be deemed a bit improvement in consumption. There was no negotiation. Nearly nine months in and WOW a couple of weeks ago I feel like it all gelled. Cant sleep much at night but sleep late in mornings. Sweets, especially ice cream was a real problem in the beginning. 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. You are doing great things! Make sure that you talk it out with someone when you feel like you might be in a danger of relapsing or just generally feeling down. By not drinking for 3 months, the levels of your white blood cells rise, which reduces the risk of getting sick. This is because alcohol abuse can lead to serious health problems, such as liver disease and cancer. A serious accident and surgery caused by my drinking was the decision maker for me. World Cancer Research Fund. Increased mental clarity often appears after a few weeks and partly this comes from better sleep. The cravings, they get less powerful and less often but still come, at least for me. When you stop, your brain continues to pump out a lot of those chemicals, leading to the many symptoms of withdrawal. Its been 2 months now I cant believe how deep I sleep at night. These can include anxiety, minor agitation, restlessness, After I became single, I started drinking a lot at home. So yes, a few good things. 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. Hi Rita Im 2 months clean today went into rehab April 2.had a very scary withdrawal in the hospital I was near death caused by lactic acidosis scary scary. 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. Im feeling a lot better now but I still have some ways to go I think. Gotta say, glad I realized what I was doing before it was too late. Now, after taking the time to look at the reasons behind my addiction, I feel more my authentic self than I have felt since I was a very young child. Journal of alcohol and drug education. almost no alcohol for soon 8 months now, with different health issues aside, im clearer in my head than ive been in years. Roerecke, M., Kaczorowski, J., Tobe, S., Gmel, G., Hasan, O. and Rehm, J., 2017. Have you had any doctor visits, lab tests or x-rays since then? I have not tried non alcoholic no sugar wine. Its great. Sleep, libido,depression, anxiety and self worth aswell not to mention a sence of general well being. Think the booze and fags caused it. I was the guy buying a case of beer at 7am from a local covienent store. For me 6 months, just a title over and Im back to my old self. AF. I didnt really replace it with anything unhealthy. Keep going yall! I started working out and business got better. 7. At home Im thinking of charging Ben & Jerry room and board. Metabolic Age 49, February 26th 43 yo Sharper and deeper thinking. Still have the urge to grab a few brews on Friday and Saturday. June 12th,19 days in, sleeping better, eating better , just finding things to do, thanks all. 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! Check out the Daybreak app to connect with others who may be going through a similar experience or reach out to a health professional such as GP. Your email address will not be published. Try reading Allen Carrs the easy way to control alcohol OR listen to his audiobook, same title. Thank you, now I am on my 2nd going to 3rd months AF, I feel good youre right i having a good sleep now a days. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441882/. . The first 21 days days was hard, buy I had to remember my WHY. I did drop weight right away, but it mostly came back and Im fighting it. I am currently 4 full months in. But I truly believe third times a charm. 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. For the last six months, fitness influencer Mike Thurston has been abstaining from alcohol in order to see what effect it had on his performance in the gym, his health, 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. I thought the social aspect would both me, it doesnt. I have never eaten sweets, now thats all I want. Surprised it is not in this list. Not really feeling it though. "Everything in moderation" is a pretty good rule to live by, especially where alcohol is concerned. Now I wanna see what I can do sober. Increased quality of sleep can have some positive effects for many people. But it was fun. A big problem is boredom, especially during the dark winter months. In the end that was the choice you made, and it doesnt matter how hard it was to make it. Sober for one and half months. For some its an easy choice and for others a painful one. New roommate with his own addiction issues. Ive complained for a long time about a fear of premature death. The effect of a reduction in alcohol consumption on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Subsequently, they questioned my alcohol intake and I decided that day I had to come clean with myself, partner and family members. If I can do it ANYONE can do it. Your liver gets a nice holiday at this stage and it doesnt need to work quite as hard to keep you healthy. My relationships with family, friends, and my girlfriend is so much better. of sobriety. This benefit alone is sufficient motivation to go on. Today is day 76. Thank you for telling me about the chocolate craving. But the thing is The only reason I hadnt quit was because the people around me were telling me I didnt have to, or shouldnt. Im only on day 17, but you people are inspiring me. Plus I had a kidney concern show up on a test from that period. I just recently have started to sleep better. It started to improve rather quickly when I decided to stop playin but it wasnt like normal right away. [Updated 2021 Nov 13]. Three weeks in and I am seeing an increase in energy. Increased libido. One day at a time, Yes Im three months sober. It is a deliberate choice that will continue to haunt you for long. I can look forward now with hope and can actually make a go of things. Addict Biol. These can include anxiety, minor agitation, restlessness, insomnia, tremor, sweating, palpitations, high blood pressure, headache, and alcohol craving. Weve all been brainwashed about alcohol at some point. I know what you mean. Smug Club, for sure. Then I started to see a jump. Thanks to god n mom . How do you handle it? But I really didnt think could do it. The darker pink area is also visibly raised. Best to all. Last time, I made it to six months before I gave in. You may have some or all of the following:Upset stomachLow appetiteHeadacheWeird heartbeatsSweatingShakiness (tremors) My heart aches for his mom. You keep the pouring, glass-holding and drinking effect and it still has the beneficial compounds , resviritrol etc. Alcohol abuse also affects ones relationships with other people greatly. I can sleep. 788 days before and after. Dont feel bad if you have not lost weight. I just lost my nephew from vodka. I drink the 0% beers now Alan. i hope you are well. Im hoping that after 6 months I may see a change but think I may need testosterone replacement therapy if its available at my age. 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. Sydney Wingfield, 15 Lowest-Calorie Alcohols For Weight Loss, What To Say To A Friend Who Drinks Too Much, The 12 Best Drinks To Help You Lose Weight, How To Get More Deep Sleep, Per A Sleep Expert, The 15 Best Water Bottles For Your Workouts, 20 Super-Simple Ways To Relieve Your Stress ASAP, 14 Ways To Get Past A Weight-Loss Plateau, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. At this stage your risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease and several cancers starts to reduce (World Cancer Research Fund, 2007; Roerecke et al., 2017). My sleep is better albeit very vivid dreams and I did lose weight with and increase in exercise, close to 20 pounds since I stopped drinking. From the beginning of your addiction to staying sober for the first two months, you will notice a lot of social anxiety. I will get thereI will keep trying. 214.7 pounds Some one told me the alcohol was masking it I also started IF and have list all the weight I gained. A study from the journal Appetite found that moderate drinkers were 24 percent more likely to order something savory like salty fries, which may be the only edible item at your local dive bar, after drinking. Alcohol is so destructive, you get caught up in cycle, but you can break it. I have energy, passion, drive, concentration & guess what? Because of these internal changes, relationships often improve or become more possible. Be strong and let your motions run you. I have a domestic routine that involves getting all the tasks that were once impossible to even ponder DONE! Anam AK, Insogna K. Update on Osteoporosis Screening and Management. People that claim that wine and other alcoholic drinks enhances food flavor can stop lying. With Walk At Home And MIRROR', This Mom Lost 95 Lbs. Lost 18lbs in the first 4 weeks. It might mean the ability to get up earlier and get more done in the day. Dont put your race down. The day before NYs Eve 21, I stopped drinking alcohol completely. Hi Camilla, I can relate. Take care. As you go on staying sober for longer terms it will affect your brain positively. Im 6 months sober now and feel great . So, giving up alcohol can help you to avoid these potentially deadly diseases. Between 4-6 cans of lager. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I to have a chocolate crave. Im a very fit and healthy 46 year old but just had had enough of it. The sugar cravings and dehydration are no joke. I skip margaritas, rum and Cokes, or anything else thats overloaded with sugar. I had forgot what it was like to get into my hobbies and other goals all on hold. Well, since March 2020, I continued this schedule, minus the lunch hour drinking because Im back at the office. But the worrying thing is that they are a normal light pink until the top third, at the end of the nail bed where they are a darker pink. I was a daily physically and mentally addicted alcoholic. Web50 Before-And-After Pics Show What Happens When You Stop Drinking. This time, I plan to quit for good. My sister has cirrhosis and is having a difficult time financially because of thatand she has been drinking every day for almost 50 years. Yay! Maybe after a year i might see all these real benefits. I would also go through 2 packs of cigs. 354 days today. Sparkling waters, diet sodas and fruits like grapes have helped me greatly getting the carbonated feeling and sugar in my body that I missed from alcohol. I guess I was just obese and cutting all those calories made a huge difference. 12 pounds shed, seems to have leveled off. I have a partner that still drinks daily and is reluctant to stop but I can see her consumption dwindling so a good sign. Working out everyday. And don't worry about offending others while saying no. And I never ever plan on going back to my old drinking ways. I lost fat and became more lean and muscular.. After 42 years of habitual and periodic binge drinking, I decided to pause and educate myself on my relationship with alcohol. good luck to all its definitely worth it. 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. Days 30 and beyond: Cravings may continue but improve over time depending on how much and often you used to drink, Berens says. Always good to reconsider your relationship with sugar as well. Even though its only 3 weeks, I feel so much better, constipation is slowly getting better now I have bough tablets from the pharmacy. We are individuals and responsible for ourselves, yet I quite regret the normalization of binge drinking and it acceptance in the UKs culture. Lots of love. 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. You can also look for jobs that dont allow alcohol at work to help you avoid any bad influence. I have lost weight and my mood is good, havent felt this great in so long. Yes, chocolate bullets & sorbet are my go to. Thank you everybody for your posts. God bless! Thank you and much success to all on this amazing journey. I exercise 3 times a week. peripheral neuropathy, im fighting it myself I think. I need to do this!! After an year, your body will have completely healed and emptied itself of all the toxins that drinking alcohol brought. I also started to drink a variety of alcohol in one session so Id feel better about not finishing a bottle or crushing 4 beers all at once. 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