Im less anxious and sleeping so much better. And, if I find a reason to have a drink, I will never find a reason not to. Im so thankful and humble to have reached this milestone. Do it. Almost had that habit changing first drink many times didnt and always reminded my self in the morning the power of discipline. I am a everyday drinker for sleep. You can go back to a sober living home at any point in your life when you feel it difficult to deal with your urges on your own. 28 days in to what I now believe will be my freedom. One of the best things about giving up alcohol is that you may find yourself feeling happier overall. Who knows what will happen tomorrow. I feel so much better too. Ive had Pizza and Chinese and other heavily salted foods but always offset by exercise. Great advice, and very encouraging. Thank you to each and everyone of you brave souls for sharing your stories and comments, fears, weaknesses and wins. Just experienced my first alcohol free Christmas and loved it! 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. I have just started my AF journey because of cerebellum damage to my brain which the doctor thinks is alcohol related. Im also 55. Your liver gets a nice holiday at this stage and it doesnt need to work quite as hard to keep you healthy. After a decade or more of nightly red wine consumption that culminated in two bottles a night, I am trying to stop, or at least cut it in half or less. 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! And as a 5' 2" woman, it was obvious that I'd gained weight in my stomach and lower back. Published 2020 Jan 24. doi:10.3389/fnbeh.2019.00288, Cunradi CB. Still tired, and really miss a Manhattan, but its just not worth it. Alas NO weight loss, NO skin glow. In the end that was the choice you made, and it doesnt matter how hard it was to make it. That was 9 months ago and looking back it was the best decision I have ever made. Im now 6 weeks AF, the longest period without drinking since I was 18 (Im now 65). Best of luck to all! White Cheddar rice cakes are my crutch. The darker pink area is also visibly raised. i am a 54 year old woman who had a severely damaging relationship with alcohol for 30 years. It may sound counterintuitive, since most of us are likely to quickly fall asleep after a night of drinking more than usual, but too much alcohol actually screws with your sleep status, says Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, CDN, MPH, the owner of BZ Nutrition in New York City. Very powerful and encouraging, thank you. What next: Im healthier, happier, more energetic and clear thinking. I had gained weight, barely got out of bed, hid bottles from my husband. Hi Buddy, you are an inspiration. I quit drinking beer and wine due to personal health scare. Dont let alcohol steal your time here on Earth. 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. But life has its own timing and logic sometimes. I have gone AF for a month or two previously and one time I went 3 months. Stress from work and a desire to feel that buzz kept me going. Live life. Eating candy is better than ingesting alcohol, and your body will adjust. 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. Im not experiencing all the gains I hoped for but I wouldnt have been classed a heavy drinker in the first place; I was consuming an average of about 20 units a week. less onerous. A lot of mental health challenges are faced by alcohol addicts. I was always pretty active too. But its still come down quite a bit vs day one. I dont sleep well. Chocolate consumption went through the roof. i still dont know what to expect in my future as only 3 months in . Since quitting I started exercising everyday and have lost weight with WW. If someone is in the habit of drinking consistently, especially an athlete, this leads to dehydration and depletion of certain necessary vitamins and minerals as a result, as well as sluggishness because youre not getting the hydration your body needs, says Linzy Ziegelbaum, RD, CDN, the founder of LNZ nutrition. A relapse is unfortunate yes, but it is not to be the cause of putting your hard work to dust. 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. During Covid, golf was our oasis, take off the masks, breath the fresh air and have a beer and a small sense of normalcy. I like my ability to act and think with clear intention. But I started. I had to laugh recently looking at a Fathers Day picture of me with the family. Im currently at a resort in Mexico and am envious of all the people I see enjoying their cocktails. Stay positive and dont count days. My sister finally went to his home. 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. 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. Good luck, So happy to see I am not the only Milo addict here nowI am 6 days AF today and acquiring a good taste for Milo , 2 months and feeling a lot better. Non alcohol beer has been a life saver, allows me to be in social environment without the akwardness! 3. At first, when I went to a party and someone offered me a drink that was already poured, Id take it, say thanks, and hand the drink off to a friend. I have blocked sinuses and acid reflux now. Just make sure you have people around you who understand and support you not sabotage you. A really helpful article, thank you. I did have 4 drinks between October 2021 and New Years Day 2022. It was all or none. You learn to forgive yourself 1 months totally free going for 2 months. 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. Like punching your bully in the nose, knocking him out and becoming a much better person. Thank you for telling me about the chocolate craving. Tough life as my son passed away and shortly after my sister died of cancer that increased my drinking. No maybe on the weekend or just for a couple of months. When you negotiate, you can fk with the rules and conditions. On days like today, when I face stress or strife, I face it raw. Diane, today 12/6/2021 I am at my 3 month mark of AF. 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). This has been my process for the last 6 or so months. In mild cases these will resolve by day two or three, but in more severe cases, these symptoms may be more severe (seizures, hallucinations, delirium, etc.) I dont have much of an appetite and I have lost 25 lbs. I dont have nightmares anymore, off an ssri, and so much more. This is the number 1 for me and what keeps me going. In the end to stop drinking must come from me and not from anyone else. I am on day 78. 2017;22(5):1416-1425. doi:10.1111/adb.12420. Many will notice that their blood pressure has lowered if it was high before making changes. For the last few days I was wondering why I was feeling sick, irritable, not getting hardly any sleep, cold sweats, the whole shabang. Every single nail is like this, and have been for the better part of a year. Plus I genuinely enjoyed the taste of beer and all the different options that I could try and enjoy. I feel great, no more flare-up, better sleep, weight loss and better eating habits, although the craving for chocolate and ice cream increased. Still no excuse. 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 had a month sober and blew it I promised my son I would continue being sober because he likes to be around me sober. Would this be deemed a bit improvement in consumption. Ha, same here. Really interesting. I do hope the joint pain will resolve, the blood pressure will come down and the sleep will improve. So 90 days in, I dont think was a cut off that now I should feel a certain way but Im definitely in a better place than I was three months ago. I mainly eat whole foods; I dont eat crap. I know when I was at about this point there were a lot of scary things going on I was worried wouldnt go away. Cirrhosis causes the liver to become stiff and swollen in a way that impedes liver function and often needs a transplant. Earlier this year I managed 4 1/2 months AF. Dont feel bad if you have not lost weight. Alcohol paralyzes brain cells and prevents us from sense life and everything around us 2. I have dozens of different teas snd I have replaced my vodka addiction with a tea one lol. water per day, and my fitbit shows my average resting heart rate has dropped from 69 to 57. I feel great cant ever see me drinking again dont miss it at all !! Very proud of myself. Here is how it worked for me after failed attempts after 1 then 3 months then 6 then 12 Stay strong! Brain Damage Control: Different stage of alcoholism affect the brain differently. The worst thing is it didnt affect my university grades, my job or my home life. Make physical exercise and meditation a permanent part of your life. I feel clear and optimistic for the first time in 20+ years. 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. Lost 3 kgs just like that and feeling like the top of the world! I was never one to get up in the morning and drink but every evening without fail. Stay strong my dude. WebThe answer to this question is a no. Its easier to abstain than regulate, take it from bitter experience. 5 days now which is the longest in years without a night of drinking and no urge to drink anytime soon. Posts are all inspiring and mirror much of my journey. So as of todays date I have been sober for 192 days. It's no secret that alcohol doesn't do us any good but it easy to forget just how damaging it really is. It could also be from the stress of staying sober and how you will stay determined for a long period of time. Great, fun, supportive people, but heavy drinkers. Target set to go to Xmas. And I knew that I wasnt meant to drink. Good luck to all on this journey! Very soon after that I stopped, and am now nearly 5 months with no drinking. I also really liked very expensive beers and I have noticed my spend going down and i have lost about 20 pounds. Still have the urge to grab a few brews on Friday and Saturday. Dont think I could ever go back even though I miss it. You can show up everyday for your life Figure out what works for you and leave the rest. Thanks for the article! I never really had a hangover, cuz my alcohol level had plateaued. 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. Im only 2 months sober but i pray for continued sobriety. Overwhelming smugness is another side effect which I have to keep in check. I only have maybe one a night or one at lunch on a sunday or after doing the mowing etc. My skin is now clear, I work out every day and actually like it, my head is clear, Im more pleasant, Ive repaired relationships and am down to the weight I was in my 20s. You are doing great things! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. 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. About 2 years ago I relayed my query to my GP and he told me to not take it so seriously. Ive binged and restarted numerous times but I will not ever go back to the point I was at a year ago. When you drink alcohol, even in moderate amounts, it can result in obesity. Lots of love. My blood pressure has dramatically gone down, ive lost 20 lbs. Word! not bothered about sleep etc that is an added bonus on top of the chance to live. Once you have stayed sober for six months you will have reduced to none of social paranoia anymore. TLDR: i have been reading forums and articles like are you an alcoholic? does 8 beers a day give you problems? s**t like this on the internet for as long as i can remember, just quit the booze. Boys, alcohol shrinks your bits. I get a sugar rush just thinking about it. Hello, Im 3 months AF in a few days. The day after drinking, you might have the typical nausea and headache that come with a hangover. .css-26w0xw{display:block;font-family:NationalBold,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-26w0xw:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-26w0xw{font-size:1.18581rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0.625rem;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-26w0xw{line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.css-26w0xw{font-size:1.28598rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0rem;}}@media(min-width: 64rem){.css-26w0xw{font-size:1.575rem;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:-0.5rem;}}Can You Get Pregnant From Anal Sex? There are several medications (benzodiazepines, clonidine, etc.) There is one thing you need to look out for. In: StatPearls [Internet]. I began to see my flesh as a rabid dog (similar symptoms). I havent lost weight although I am careful what I eat. I also started gym , eating more than I should. I have lost 15 pounds and I now get more of a reward from knowing Im healthier and the cravings have subsided. Its been a month now since i am off the booze ( promised my 6 year old daughter on her birthday i would stop) feeling better than ever !! I dont even like beer(red wine was my thing), and I am frustrated with my irritation. I hated the fact that my kids had seen me drunk. How do you handle it? Thats fantastic! Take care guys. After sometime with that routine I developed terrible anxiety hangovers Which led me to drinking in the mornings. But now, thanks to my drink-and-sleep-it-off schedule, I was forced to exercise later in the afternoon. Im drinking pots and pots of rooibos tea without sugar. Done a 90 day break. In the past, I had loved waking up early for morning workouts. Nothing will make me return to alcohol. The weight gain came (and quite a bit ) -but my 12 step program mentality is now helping me correct the weight problem! So enjoy, and take it easy. Poor sleep, Low energy, looking very aged and not exercising as much as I wanted. 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. 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. Better sleep happened almost immediately, along with really vivid dreams that I can now remember. I decided, never again, I am the only speaker in my life, not some foreign substance. Ive been doing this for years and I really want to stop. for up to six (6) guests providing majority of guests are present at the time of the request. Encouraging information. I urge anyone trying to stop drinking to stick at it. This February will make 1 year sober. Since the last Ale, which Ive enjoyed since a small boy having been given sips from my Fathers tankard of Strong Brown Ale at the Dinner table, Ive shed 6.5 kilos, I eat less, enjoy a better sleep and my skin, nails and what little hair decorates my bonce is improved. At least I must be getting healthier (from what Ive read in articles). 35 days35 long days! I have learned so much. No drinking alcohol in just over 3 months. After getting sober, I didnt jump back into lifting weights but I did within a few years. Thanks to god n mom . I enjoyed reading all the experiences. Just dont have any cravings now or desire to drink . Im almost at 6 months. I wake up restored and ready for another sober day. 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. A bottle a night of red wine slowly became almost 2 bottles everyday. No groups just lifestyle change and personal accountability. And I never ever plan on going back to my old drinking ways. Not drinking alcohol has helped me look forward not backwards. I always knew I needed to stop drinking and never thought Id be able to. But finally sleeping better, still waiting for the energy increase to kick in, am feeling tired all the time. During lockdown my drinking increased massively. In January 2022 Ill be 41. A booze hiatus can potentially improve acne for those who have it, as previously reported in WH. I notice I am always forgetting and putting things away in the wrong place but i catch myself and get anxiety a frustrated. Within 6 months I had never been so flexible. Im now 81kg an getting in great shape. If my classwork was light, you could expect to see me out four nights per week. I lost weight, then gained weight, now Im losing again. I am three years and three months sober. And it was the worst rebound ever, I went at it like it was going out of fashion,,, Anyway, day 42. I have been experiencing horrific night terrors did anyone experience the same? Dont put your race down. Stay positive, keep going forward and take one day at a time. I look back at how I have behaved or treated people and have felt a deep shame, and almost remorse. The Democrats have you brainwashed. How Long Does Withdrawal From Nicotine Last? The gains are amazing. This is what you can expect if you quit drinking for a while. Please know that you are helping this lurker.every. Last week I finally realized Im gonna die I have an immune disorder, high BP, high cholesterol, weird pains in my gut. Drinking used to take up a lot of my time, now I use time wisely. That I get off! 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. I am single and do not have a family of my own. 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. I never knew what real sleep was until now. You can do it. 6 months sober. I cant tell you how inspirational these comments and stories are. Going on 4 months with the exception of a small glass of wine at Thanksgiving and one on Christmas. Thats never been me. 3 months in, no change at all, dont feel better , sleep quality much worse, Im more stressed and miserable tbh, everyone is different, you read so many positive ha ha stories how wonderful life is, time for a balancing opinion. WebNew years resolution 2 out of 6 months down. 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). I feel worse now than when I was drinking. Alcoholism makes your body full of toxins and dependent, causing a lot of harm to it. Closing in on month three and am also very proud of myself. I need to find new ways to relax and destress without the instant mind numbing effects of alcohol. Your liver will start to repair itself. Fed up with drinking but dont know how to stop it. An amazing feeling of confidence, accomplishment, and FREEDOM. Keep going yall! Your risk of developing certain diseases will decrease. I am currently 4 full months in. Met my wife and figured Id stop, I didnt. Initially wanted to target 40 days, but now considering a much longer period. Its pretty clear that the person who wrote this does not know what the phuck they are talking about. I am confident she will consume less over time because of me. For nowI plan on keeping it going until I get my weight and health going in the right direction. Ive lost weight and Look and feel much, much better. Its okay. I put the music on and work out for an hr sometimes. Anyone who successfully stops drinking for a whole month is more likely to abstain from alcohol for 6 months. Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it can make you go to the bathroom more frequentlyand ultimately leave you a bit dehydrated, says Zeitlin. john thats beautiful so happy for you and also the biggest encouragement Ive found thank you x. They also said im diabetic so im working hard. Generally feeling happier and more confident. Daily Tips for a Healthy Mind to Your Inbox, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, Regional brain volume changes in alcohol-dependent individuals during early abstinence: associations with relapse following treatment, Impact of Smoking and Alcohol Use on Facial Aging in Women: Results of a Large Multinational, Multiracial, Cross-sectional Survey, Update on Osteoporosis Screening and Management, Neurocircuitry of alcohol addiction: synthesis from animal models, Effect of Alcohol on Hippocampal-Dependent Plasticity and Behavior: Role of Glutamatergic Synaptic Transmission, Neighborhoods, alcohol outlets and intimate partner violence: addressing research gaps in explanatory mechanisms. Stick with it, go for a walk, think of how far you have come and the life you can have. I lost 15 kilograms. Hi, this feels very strange,, I dont do social media so never get involved in chats. 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. 'I Lost 50 Lbs. Im sleeping better, the weight fell right off, and my brain is much clearer. By now the paint has dried and you can return to your miserable life knowing that your blood pressure has gone down by an unspecified amount. Three things Ive noticed, sleeping better my joints dont hurts in the morning and my lungs fill like they can expand more. I was an every day drinker for about 13 years! I just wanted to share that Ive felt all the benefits listed in this article and more. Binge drinking every weekend with a day or two during the week every week probably 4-8 drinks min per sitting. 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. Indulge yourself in your favorite sport to keep your mind off negative things and also maintain a good health. Im sure it has provided huge health benefits that are unseen, so to speak. For the past five years, Ive tried to keep my drinks to fewer than 7 a day. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol use disorder, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area. Its so nice to read these comments from so many others that are in the same boat. Bearing in mind that I have been drinking for over 50 years and thought it would be harder than it has been but didnt have any problems. Bit I think Im going to stop drinking because of this. Anyone struggling with the thought of stopping its ok, just try a day, then a week, then a month, then 3. Just at 3 months. Because of these internal changes, relationships often improve or become more possible. Things I normally wouldnt spend the money on but since I wasnt buying alcohol I was saving money. Ive just clocked up 5 months and my sleeping has improved dramatically along with marked reduction in stress and anxiety. >145\>95 I am a Christian and god has helped me. WOW hallelujah moment. 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. Both my sons are trying to quit now. Occasionally, I just awkwardly sipped it because I didnt want to say no and have to explain why. My appetite has really increased. 12 pounds shed, seems to have leveled off. Mood better. Good luck to everyone else out there! I havent gone a year without alcohol since I was 16. I lost fat and became more lean and muscular.. I drank heavily for about a week and 1/2. I replaced it with sweets. Trying to get through another 3. Metabolic Age 49, February 26th 43 yo I know I am not all the way there, yet, but I realize I am moving in that direction. I hope continued better treatment of my body fully normalizes the BP but I will continue to trim down which will also help. So far, I havent noticed any weird cravings except coffee. Have slipped back but Thankyou for the reminder of the benefits. Now, to exorcise the sugar junkie . Your email address will not be published. You only live once. I switched to sipping on a diet pop (which I have now also eliminated) and it worked to fulfill the sweet craving. I still exercised, but I didnt enjoy it anymore. Stop drinking gets your senses back (especially smell and taste). Ive just managed to get through Christmas and now only got new year to worry about. My BP was higher during a liver scare in July21 so I stopped cold Turkey and got the BP back to normal in like 3/4 weeks. 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