Also like the first commenter: I have had extreme smugness, even apathy. I wanted to be able to stop, when I would try and go a couple days to sober up if I had to be somewhere for work, I would lay in a fetal position on the couch , clenched jaw, unbearable anxiety, shakes and night sweats. This way you might not feel like you have already achieved everything and find it difficult to keep it. Increased mental clarity often appears after a few weeks and partly this comes from better sleep. Yet, aside from this introspection that the removal of alcohol has brought, I also feel very alert and healthy, I am also far more positive about my life and situation. For me 6 months, just a title over and Im back to my old self. God is great, Ill never drink again. By the end of my freshman year, I had put on 15 pounds. I was a daily physically and mentally addicted alcoholic. He called every day very lonely. 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 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). Like punching your bully in the nose, knocking him out and becoming a much better person. So, giving up alcohol can help you to avoid these potentially deadly diseases. I have high blood pressure but its normal again. I lowered my bad carbohydrate intake and focused on vegetables and fruit along with my favorite lean meats. And, yes, even when enjoying healthier drinks, I limit myself to just one glass. Money,life,etc. Your notes show that these changes have happened for some of you. Youre not alone in this. 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. I now have to ween myself off that as well as evening chocolate intake, rarely ate chocolate before. He said everything looks fine. Making the decision to not have alcohol as a major component in my life has been, I think, a bit of a revolution! Your risk of developing cancer will decrease, and your liver function will have greatly improved. After 3 months, your liver will continue to experience that relief as mentioned above. Then one day I decided to stop. Im back to my ideal weight and body fat and almost full strength despite some neuropathy. Its absolutely brilliant. I feel good. Thank you for your website. I just want to know will things get better.i I know im still early in recovery but I have good energy days and days i cant get up i and im not balanced. Improved sleep overall health liver has chance to be healthy. Im a much cleaner and clearer performer, and Im having way more fun than before. You keep the pouring, glass-holding and drinking effect and it still has the beneficial compounds , resviritrol etc. Come month 7 I feel like a normal person, the majority of the body chemicals have now settled and withdrawal symptoms have gone. One day @ a time, friends. For me 5 months. Days seven to 30: You may still crave alcohol, but thatll gradually improve. Every chore is not put off any longer. Every time I have gone AF Ive had terrible sleeps for the first week then I have the greatest and deepest sleeps ever. I was ashamed of my drinking and felt ashamed the next morning by how many beers I had the day before. Stay strong! Tough life as my son passed away and shortly after my sister died of cancer that increased my drinking. These can include anxiety, minor agitation, restlessness, I still have problems sleeping, like always, and its getting worse. When you ditch the alcohol, however, you won't have those sleepy-yet-restless nights. They got him to the hospital. And I knew that I wasnt meant to drink. Im going to keep travelling this path. To all the people who have been feeling smug since stopping alcohol, I`d like to say quite bloody right you have every right to. Hi Ian, I found that I had a bit of a haze and some fatigue for weeks following my attempt to quit. Good for you. Thank you for sharing. If you gain weight from drinking, you may start to see those pounds drop off. Med Clin North Am. Just a month in for me, looking much better in my face, no weight loss overall though but thats something to address over time. Alcohol is a toxin that can damage your liver. My sleep. I am ready sleeping better, waking up with more energy, and more confidence to do different things, also more able to manage complex emotions in relationships with myself and others, I know Im saving money, and experience less age related pain reducing alcohol is the best thing Ive done this year. I was even testing normal for quite awhile until the last week and I think Im trending down again. 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 looked forward to my morning workouts and booze was not going to get in the way of that. The first 21 days days was hard, buy I had to remember my WHY. I mainly eat whole foods; I dont eat crap. I do hope the joint pain will resolve, the blood pressure will come down and the sleep will improve. Lifeline is also available for support 24/7 on 13 11 14. Sleep is amazing, health is amazing, and I am down 27 lbs. (I did have one small shot of tequila a few weeks ago, and found the taste almost disgusting, fortunately.) Alcoholism makes your body full of toxins and dependent, causing a lot of harm to it. Yes! I work out 6 days a week, Ive dropped 10-12 pounds I assume the BP will improve with more weight loss and exercise. I need to find new ways to relax and destress without the instant mind numbing effects of alcohol. Social Days 30 and beyond: Cravings may continue but improve over time depending on how much and often you used to drink, Berens says. Anyway, good for yall!!! I went all out and gave up a lot of Juno food also with it and found it easier to go all out. My sleep pattern has improved greatly and my alertness increased. Try alcohol free wine. Have already noticed improvement in my sleep and temperament. But it is a long journey, and this is not where it ends. By not drinking alcohol, your sleep will improve, which will also give you more energy and improve your physical and mental health. My house is clean (mostly) and organized (80%). Improved relationships. I was starting to find balance. But this helps me remember it took me 1 year to become a 1 handle of vodka a day morning to night everyday no rest. High blood pressure. Very proud of myself. Alcohol can cause problems in relationships, such as conflicts, communication problems, and trust issues. It started as a dry January, maybe drop a few pounds I picked up working from home with the COVID era. Its hard but live on. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441882/. And since I was hungover and bloated from junk food, those workouts felt pretty crappy. Many of the benefits listed above such as improved memory and ability to focus and concentrate, will continue. Self medications after a few Florida hurricanes and the pandemic years took me to the level I described. I was drinking over 100 units a week with constant body aches. But since all this happened Im down to 1-2 a week. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 October 2020]. 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. Better health all around. Alcohol abuse takes a toll on the liver and brain. Nearly 3 months sober for me and I cant see me going back to alcohol.the very idea of it is enough to put me off drinking. Brain Damage Control: Different stage of alcoholism affect the brain differently. You can do it Sue, If I did it so can you, Im a little more than 3 months AF and sleep is definitely better (as are my dreams) but I think the biggest plus here is that I wake everyday now able to breathe calmly and not feel like a failure for breaking my commitment the night before. How serious your withdrawal symptoms are depends on how much, how long, and how often you imbibein addition to genetic factors. I am a Christian and god has helped me. After that time I saw the benefits, I have completed a year & I never want to go back. Stay strong yall. Sleep is easy, I dont wake up with a feeling of regret or dread from the events of the night before. Benefits too are more money in the bank (3 k per annum-estimates based on 2020 grog spending!) Web50 Before-And-After Pics Show What Happens When You Stop Drinking. Many will notice that their blood pressure has lowered if it was high before making changes. Yes. But a word of caution about just the one glass it doesnt work for most people. Ive made sure that Ive not become preachy about not drinking. Not really feeling it though. I do four maybe five days without a drink, start to feel great and smug and then I will get stressed about something -usually work- and the only thing I want to do is drink beer. Hopefully Ill learn to enjoy life without the bubbly escape. 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. Cut down your drinks by one or two per week, then by three or four, instead of going cold turkey all at once. Today is 8 months free. your path from 1-12 months is amazing to follow. But you might also experience what's called "hang-xiety," or anxious feelings that are experienced as part of a hangover, says Dr. Peterson. WebNew years resolution 2 out of 6 months down. But the last six months are easily noticeable. Great, fun, supportive people, but heavy drinkers. Will build a schedule around it Haha. Thats never been me. But for months I seemed to fall into the pattern of 1-2 days sober, then back to drinking. Be warned, Im now 2 months sober after about a year of ambivalence about it and doing dry January followed by 3 mths of gradual reduction. I wake up restored and ready for another sober day. I feel 100% better! Roerecke, M., Kaczorowski, J., Tobe, S., Gmel, G., Hasan, O. and Rehm, J., 2017. This last week was my first attempt to get help and now Im waiting for my counseling and doctor appointments. Have not had alcohol for 6 weeks and lost another 5 lbs in 2 weeks. Everything would have been ok if I didnt drink. Eating 1800-2000 calories a day. Published 2018 Dec 5. Just make sure you have people around you who understand and support you not sabotage you. Plus, the high levels of salt and sugar content in alcoholic beverages may trigger the hormone IGF-1, which causes an over-production of oil in your skin (hi, pimples!). Remember, your liver is one of the most forgiving organs we have, but it might not be so forgiving if you return to drinking. I dont want to gain weight. Weekends are still a struggle though, but weirdly got through Christmas and New Year without too much trouble. You have to do it for yourself. Overwhelming smugness is another side effect which I have to keep in check. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Ive enjoyed reading other folks experiences theyve been very wise and helpful. 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! So, when you stop drinking, you may find that you have fewer cravings for food. I have been a boozer for over 40 years,heavily for the past 20.I was in the process of moving house,and their was no way I could deal with it all intoxicated.5 months in without booze and started to feel the affects on my body.lost 12 pounds,even though like many,now have an inexplicable craving for chocolate and ice-cream.my blood pressure is back to normal now after being very high before.I havent used any counselling or medication,I find fizzy water with a little cordial seems to keep my alcohol cravings down .like everyone says one day at a time. The next morning (er, afternoon) when I woke up, I was in punishment mode. 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. In January 2022 Ill be 41. I was not very good.) Thank you for this information it has been extremely informative and helpful. Drinking a six-pack every other night is definitely not moderation. 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. I suffered a tragedy that no parent should suffer, which I used to justify my drinking. 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. Addiction comes in many forms and I am sure I will relapse, hell im 4 beer in now. Out of curiosity, of those of you whove experienced BP improvement, if you dont mind, what was it when you quit? Take care. Sadly no weight reduction. i underwent numerous tests and had 6 litres of the 10 litres of fluid drained. 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. Diane. But I do get depressed alot of thinking what drinking caused. 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