My heart aches for his mom. One of the financial benefits of giving up alcohol is that you'll likely have more money to spend. Ive just managed to get through Christmas and now only got new year to worry about. Admittedly, I may have a few more xxxx gold after golf on a Saturday. I quit drinking beer and wine due to personal health scare. It will get up eventually give it about 6months. 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. . Drinking was a problem and they are blown away at what I was willing to do to correct the it. Anyone struggling with the thought of stopping its ok, just try a day, then a week, then a month, then 3. Last week I hit 6 months more improvements to discuss. 1 week Also, your sleep Indulge yourself in your favorite sport to keep your mind off negative things and also maintain a good health. Life is simply better. Now I M 35 years Was A Chronic Alchoholic for atleast 14 years ..Now Quit Alchohol since 5 months without Any MedicationOn 3 rd March 2021 (last day of my Alchoholic life)when I see tears in mother due to mine Alchoholism then I realised that Ill never ever touch Alchohol bcz every drop of Alchohol in my body will give Drop of tears in moms eye that day I promise to my mom n god that I will never ever take Alchohol in my life .My Mother is Reason for Quiet Of mine bad habit. The urge to consume sugar was overwhelming at first. When you stop drinking, symptoms of alcohol withdrawing may pop up as early as six hours after the last drink. Then I lost control again. Heineken and Becks make really great ones and I was an IPA fan. Im actually worried I might give up drinking. Bonus: I had no reason to mow down junk food after a night out or starve myself during the day. High blood pressure. Even if you don't drink heavily but like to enjoy one drink per night (which is defined as moderate drinking, BTW), even doing a dry January may improve your food choices and therefore your weight, sleep quality, mood, and performanceboth in the gym and at work, Ziegelbaum says. I drank nearly every day previously some wine each day. At 32 years old living a live large die even larger attitude, a sudden onset of gastro intestinal difficulties(severe) had me scared s**tless, (pun not intended) there were alot of s**t,blood, bile and other bodily fluids foaming out of me. Smugness yes it is there! At first, my anxiety was through the roof. If my classwork was light, you could expect to see me out four nights per week. Its a lie. And it doesnt take a home thats been destroyed to be built in 2 monthsthank you again for sharing just need encouragement now. Ive been AF for 79 days today. I was drinking over 100 units a week with constant body aches. Gotta say, didnt really expect that from my grandparents, lol. But its still come down quite a bit vs day one. So, giving up alcohol can help your skin to look more hydrated and glowing. Have not had alcohol for 6 weeks and lost another 5 lbs in 2 weeks. Over the first 30 days, you will notice the weight going down naturally. You'll also likely experience less headaches, which can be brought on by dehydration from drinking. Int J Environ Res Public Health. Man man man I was drinking heavy for 7 years strong Im 33 know last year I lost 2 jobs due to alcohol abuse Im one year sober on march 1 2022..every since I put down the bottle life been great, Thankyou Ive just done a month no drinking.and am looking Ill and tired, I have been sober for 40 days now. For some, they find that meditation, reading or other activities such as a pottery class, become more possible. 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. I decided on New Years to only drink on weekends. It impairs your sleep-wake cycle too. The first time I tried it took a couple weeks this time it took a couple months. 1 month alcohol free. Chocolate is part of it, but dutch chocolate only. Hand numbness. Its a habit and for some reason I am so scared to change it. I know this is my issue, and nothing to do with him. I have energy, passion, drive, concentration & guess what? Smugness has been another feature and Im not ashamed of that and the longer I abstain the more it will grow and I dont apologise for that. Ive binged and restarted numerous times but I will not ever go back to the point I was at a year ago. Once you stop drinking, your body will slowly detoxify itself and get rid of all the toxins that were affecting your physical health and youll start appearing healthier. It doesnt solve everything, but it makes you be honest, it makes you look at your habits and realise we are responsible for our behaviour and the consequences. Your body may shake uncontrollably for up to 24 hours after it enters your body. An amazing feeling of confidence, accomplishment, and FREEDOM. At 3 months AF, I have almost nothing but positive things to say. Neighborhoods, alcohol outlets and intimate partner violence: addressing research gaps in explanatory mechanisms. Just make sure you have people around you who understand and support you not sabotage you. One of the most significant benefits of giving up alcohol is that you may increase your lifespan. As you go on staying sober for longer terms it will affect your brain positively. A liter of 80 proof bourbon a day. Which is why it is important to stay alert and keep track of all your triggers that might lead to a relapse. Im fitter from being able to walk and cycle more often and further without fading and I know deep within that Im far more contented than I have been for a long time. But I rarely drink. It was my first Christmas & New Years without alcohol since I was a teenager, Im 46, and it was easier than I thought. Required fields are marked *. Now once you stay sober for over a month, you will start to notice a lot of changes. 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. For nowI plan on keeping it going until I get my weight and health going in the right direction. My b/p is going down,the quality of sleep is incredible,l didnt know l could sleep this well without alcohol,but ice cream and donuts have come in the picture,lm looking forward to many more months alchohol free,after 30 years of drinking,l dont miss it, Hi Peter, thats great that you quieted and you are feeling better , i quieted drinking for a month now and i went through a lot of symptoms ,the one is still not going away that easy its my b/p and bloated and constipated ,just wondering if you been through the same and if they eventually went away ,thanks in advance, I too Peter feel so much better. I urge anyone trying to stop drinking to stick at it. I am single and do not have a family of my own. Your risk of developing cancer will decrease, and your liver function will have greatly improved. Increasing self esteem and confidence. I am also doing intermittent fasting, eating just one meal a day and have cut way back on sugar. I feel great, no more flare-up, better sleep, weight loss and better eating habits, although the craving for chocolate and ice cream increased. I want to and need to but i am scarred I cant. I was an everyday drinker, a beer (or so!) I am delighted to be alcohol free and I make some pretty awesome mocktails. Fat causes inflammation and turns into many liver diseases. I have been an alcoholic for 30 years and finally decided to stop drinking with the help of AA and my support system. I used to smoke weed and drink. My relationships, especially with my children. Your sleep quality should continue to improve, and this (amongst other benefits) should provide an improvement to your overall health. Because of these internal changes, relationships often improve or become more possible. As some of the areas above start to improve, it can result in an increase in your overall health and well-being. 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. Alcohol Health Res World. It wasnt easy, and I have experience d many of the benefits, sleep, clarity, less anxiety, but alcohol is a cleaver little thief, it sneaks around in the back of my thoughts telling me Ive done so well, and you see you never really had a problem, so you can now enjoy a moderate drink. I like the way I feel. I am too. I wasnt really over weight before but I have lost a little weight any my body looks more trim than before. 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. So isolation was real bad. I exercise 3 times a week. I am 97 days AF and since day 40-50 i havent had a single craving for red wine or beer. #AMEN. Since quitting. No added salts (switched for potassium) lots of fruits and Veggies still snacking on chocolate but within my caloric allowance. Working out everyday. It takes something big for you to wake up and take control. But since all this happened Im down to 1-2 a week. Usually a couple times a week. Lost 3 kgs just like that and feeling like the top of the world! Its not a self help book but talks about the science and social aspects of alcohol. Sleeping better, In the next two months I will wean myself off sugar. It will give you blurred vision, decrease reaction times, impaired memory etc. More days then not Id drink around 10 beers or 2 bottles of wine. 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. Nov 28th 43yo I started running. 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. 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 . this has resulted in better mood management (I lose my temper far slower if ever now.). Im self employed. My skin is better and eyes clearer, Ive lost a lot of weight. Even back into fitness. Ive lost 60 lbs in 3 months of no alcohol. Question for you Jon: My circumstances are similar, my husband still drinks a couple (high alcohol 8%) beers 4X a night, and I find myself irritated with his drinking, which never happened in the past. My only concern at this point is a stubborn BP that has started to peak again. For the past five years, Ive tried to keep my drinks to fewer than 7 a day. 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 alright, sleep is getting better after first 4 days of bad sleep. It is important to not bottle up your feelings and talk about them. I had my first drink in 3.5 months yesterday (a half pint of beer) and am curious to know whether I am undermining the health benefits of not drinking in any real sense. I have also lost about 5kg as well and have a more healthy lifestyle which includes daily exercise and green smoothies. I only have maybe one a night or one at lunch on a sunday or after doing the mowing etc. Dig deep, stay focused because if I can do this, you can also. Thank You. Going on 4 months with the exception of a small glass of wine at Thanksgiving and one on Christmas. 2003;6(6):639-644. doi:10.1097/00075197-200311000-00006. Its incredible how long I have forgone it, but feel I am back on track for life now. Im only on day 17, but you people are inspiring me. Do it for you. Im 55. Once you realize how unproblematic sober life is, you will keep yourself away from situations where you might face dangers of relapse. This will help keep away from negative emotions and using alcohol and booze as a coping mechanism from stress and depression. Yay! Yeah, thats a lot, but I could somehow manage the next day if I only had 7. I never was social until I started drinking. I never did that before and it has made the difference this time around. They did dialysis and tried to save him. Authentic self Yes! 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. Stay strong yall. 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. 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. But I love me some gummy bears and chocolate! Until you stop drinking you dont realise how much of our social lives is based around booze. It seems moderating is very difficult if not impossible for me, but total abstinence is relatively easy. The positives are so many I couldnt list them all here but if I could give my top 3 in no particular order, 1. Get some nice drinks in, I found fizzy water with ginger cordial an absolute must, it gives you a back of the throat kick, put ice in a nice glass and its a refreshing drink, that gets you through. Buy plenty of fruit. Its okay. But that has subsided. Fed up with drinking but dont know how to stop it. Anyone a daily drinker but liver is good? If I can do it ANYONE can do it. 60. 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. As for my anxiety Im like a new person and so much happier. Thanks for this article. I had a very boozy few years, always social. It tastes like beer, no booze. IT WORKS!! I noticed a person had mentioned that their chocolate consumption went through the roof, I had a similar thing but mine was ice cream . I no longer have to worry about this, its utterly life changing and it changes how you as a person view yourself, which is the most important thing. But at times we keep alcohol and booze in our house for guests or your family members might indulge in occasional drinking. I feel so much better too. I skip margaritas, rum and Cokes, or anything else thats overloaded with sugar. So why continue the lie? Be a badass. Id have periods Id clean up a month, maybe 2 at most. Ive never felt compelled to drink when alone, but have used it has a social lubricant for most of my adult life. It will also effect the balance of nutrients in your body. The 12 step program is a long term program and will help you be sober for a long time. Within 6 months I had never been so flexible. This has been my process for the last 6 or so months. I need to find new ways to relax and destress without the instant mind numbing effects of alcohol. . Six months of abstinence is not a good predictor of long-term sobriety, and for people with conditions like Gorzneys, more than half die within that time. I would go AF feeling great then think I could do alcohol reduction which always turned into OVER drinking after a few days. Thanks Jon. Also feeling like I have arthritis in my knees and hands. But I really didnt think could do it. Last time, I did not take into account that if I worked at it, I could have and do everything I did with the use of alcohol, without. Improved complexion. Maybe I never was enough of a problem drinker in the first place for this to make a big difference. Its an extremely hard battle to fight,but I promise, When you finally are able go without for a period of time that clears your mind and allows your brain to heal its self. Just read this Chris as I get ready to embark on my 30-day challenge. 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. 3 Months 3 months of not drinking reduces your risk Builds Positive Eating Habits. I managed to walk out of icu and leave drinking behind me. 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. Ok so Ive posted many times about my road. Took me many years to realize that it does NOT make anything better. Im sure you have fatty liver, just as I do. Please know that you are helping this lurker.every. After I became single, I started drinking a lot at home. When I quit I didnt set a time frame but more of an open goal. Take care. Im not a heavy drinker. It's common to feel anxious or irritable when you first give up alcohol. For me everyday I say to myself, today really isnt a good day to drink. ( weights.. squats.. abs.. walking.skipping) but Specifically a weighted hula hoop Love your truth about the lie. Im a 53yr old male who has been a heavy drinker for 30yrs so feel as if it was now or never. 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 thinking clearer and I didnt get overwhelmed as easy. Weekends are still a struggle though, but weirdly got through Christmas and New Year without too much trouble. I am really struggling. this book isxwhat convinced me to stop no question! Two things that makes me stay sober, 1. 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. Have you had any doctor visits, lab tests or x-rays since then? Now, three years later, I live in New York, the city that never sleeps, and Im constantly around alcohol. Short tempered. Occasionally, I just awkwardly sipped it because I didnt want to say no and have to explain why. And that dehydration can take a serious toll on your skin. That I get off! 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. I was a very heavy drinker, I would say close to a handle of Vodka a day, everyday for over 3 years. Im way less social though. I dont remember my dreams anymore. One week in and Im pleasantly surprised not to have any withdrawal symptoms, and minimal cravings. Twenty weeks in and not missing the hangovers one little bit. He called every day very lonely. My sleep. I dont think I can or want to quit entirely but I dont want this running away from me either and end up doing something stupid that has life long consequences.

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