My anxiety is through the roof, my panic disorder has become more severe, clinically depressed, I cant sleep more then 4 to 6 hours a night, I have restless legs, arms, shoulders, I have hot flashes mostly cold flashes, being cold has never hurt so bad, I have normal low blood pressure, and I do exercise often, I had gastritis which feels like it went away after a month of not drinking, my abdomen is still tender. But as time goes by, with more treatment, sobriety and counseling, you will notice the change in your social relationships. 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. And once you become adapted to it, as your body adapts to everything, you will be unstoppable. No-one warned me about that! My life has improved so much. I am now at the three-month mark. Free and wonderfully filled with the right balance of science, inspiration and a tremendous community. I am gaining weight. I take one day at a time and am really enjoying my life now sober. Before, Id have had 6 beers and half a bottle. I looked forward to my morning workouts and booze was not going to get in the way of that. I. I would have a private party everyday and enjoyed every minute of it. Cirrhosis causes the liver to become stiff and swollen in a way that impedes liver function and often needs a transplant. I did not like the vivid dreams and the difficulty falling asleep, but that has abated as well. 2020. Im now looking forward to 60 days clean. But this is not healthy for you and can cause a relapse. I cant tell you how glad I am that I took that step that day. Your body may shake uncontrollably for up to 24 hours after it enters your body. Hello SM. it changed my whole outlook on life! ITS A NEW START TO OUR JOURNEY You can opt-out at any time. But the last six months are easily noticeable. We all need different amounts of different things. Also, does having the occasional (one beer a month) subvert the benefits of what you outlined in your article? I feel better. Hangovers and increased appetite, feeling fatigued, greyish skin etc. So, giving up alcohol can help you to avoid these potentially deadly diseases. I was pushing 300lbs + and have managed to get to 275lbs. Do it. Hello all, Ive been sober since mid March and Im curious as to what this smugness is about and how if manifest its self? 2. This is similar to possible weight loss. He is the medical director at Alcohol Recovery Medicine. Good luck to all . Diminished anxiety. Just stay positive. 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. Once the full 12 months is up I am really looking forward to cracking that Westmalle Tripel and enjoying the beautiful taste. Im now 6 weeks AF, the longest period without drinking since I was 18 (Im now 65). 214.7 pounds Once you have reached six months of sobriety you will start to feel more comfortable with yourself but it can also lead to pink clouding. When I say or write this I always include no jinx because I know this is precarious and I dont want to ever be over-confident. 1 month AF, longest period of my adult life ( 34). I went from drinking very heavily every night to only a few, then down to a couple of drinks per night over a few months. I stopped counting days and months and just kept it in the day then days turned to weeks to months to years (About 26 but who cares) It worked for me. I just started sleeping better, having interesting dreams, working out 6 days a week, skin is softer, drinking 100 oz. You can show up everyday for your life It will be difficult to sleep without your usual coping mechanism and you will have a lot of sleepless nights. I just turned 71 and until recently had been a regular drinker since my teens, some periods of my life more than others. It wasnt as hard as I thought it would be. How Do You Know If You Have A Hormonal Belly? But if you're committed to sobriety, it's definitely possible to achieve your goal. Good luck to everyone else out there! I am almost 56, getting vertical normal ridges, quite deep ones at that. I suffered a tragedy that no parent should suffer, which I used to justify my drinking. Koob GF. Stress from work and a desire to feel that buzz kept me going. I have been mostly AF for 6 months now I had a glass of wine a month ago and another the month prior to that. Its important to recognise the small wins and keep an eye out for the inner critic that might downplay what youve done well. We may have hurt ourselves a bit but it seems like with time we can fix this. My intial motivation for change was a photograph that my daughter took of me huddled up on a cold outdoor patio, sipping on a pint of lager. One of the most significant benefits of giving up alcohol is that you may increase your lifespan. Now Im feeling much more confident and yes, a little bit smug! I cant see any thing improving any time soon the only positive I have got from it is I no longer have brain fog I have a empty hole! Surround yourself with people who care to take care of their health. This I find so strange after years of using it to handle any pressure . Yes! But were to late. I dont have much of an appetite and I have lost 25 lbs. your path from 1-12 months is amazing to follow. Problem solved! One day at a time, Yes Im three months sober. Ive hit 6 months AF. So this time I said Game over with alcohol. When I stopped drinking for the first 4 months all I thought & dreamed about was having a drink. Anyone who successfully stops drinking for a whole month is more likely to abstain from alcohol for 6 months. BLESSINGS TO ALL. They have flown so quickly that I hardly know whats happened in between, but I can tell you that an old habit never ever ever ever even gets tempted into entering the scene again. One week, well done, it goes on and on. Feeling physically good but mentally, I have never been so drained. I dont miss alcohol at all even when Im around others who are drinking. It is not a diet. I have been sober for a month now. I have been sober for 30 days. When I was out, I'd down a couple of shots of Fireball, chase them with soda, and follow that up with a game of flip cup. About 2 years ago I relayed my query to my GP and he told me to not take it so seriously. Stay strong, never give up, its never to late to make a change. Take care, The HSM Team. Its all a process and you and only you can decide whats best for your health and wellbeing. Since quitting I started exercising everyday and have lost weight with WW. I hope nope I know Ill be there in about 2.5 months. He said everything looks fine. World Cancer Research Fund. He was doing really good. I drank nearly every day previously some wine each day. 7 weeks AF. I tried portioning out 6 oz a day, and just caved after a couple of days. Many will notice that their blood pressure has lowered if it was high before making changes. Suddenly last summer I decided to never drink again and Im so grateful that Ive been able to live AF. 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. Dont let alcohol steal your time here on Earth. My relationships with family, friends, and my girlfriend is so much better. That overall sluggishness and lack of sleep that come from alcohol may contribute to consuming more calories and weight gain, research published in Nutrition and Diabetes shows. I have lost 6-7 kilos and weirdly no cravings although i have had some stomach issues caused by quitting and eat much healthier after using my drinking time 1 night to read Eat to Beat Disease by Dr William Li. And am still trying not to drink its a struggle when most of my friends go out 3 x a night in our small town what should I be doing Ive been drinking lots of water with lemon and only 1 coffee per day I dont eat junk food at all. I was looking up what happens to your body when your alcohol free for 52 days . The groups are a learning experience with counselors who know what they are talking about because theyve been thru it already. So enjoy, and take it easy. But I still used it to deal with stress and feeling overwhelmed. And once I hit that I honestly cant see me ever drinking again. I know I am not all the way there, yet, but I realize I am moving in that direction. And I hated the fact that I was normalising drinking for them. Im sure you have fatty liver, just as I do. It was hard to limit at first, but now it just feels normal and Im not thinking about booze all the time. Once you have decided to become sober you might feel insomniac and restless. For me 5 months. Quitting is so worth it! 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). I was not very good.) (2016). For some reason it has hit me over the head that the root word of intoxicated is TOXIC. To find out if ditching alcohol can improve your complexion, we challenged Laura Hogarth, a 40-year-old mother-of-two from Falkirk, to spend a month without consuming a drop of booze. Going to 3 months now, Im 3 weeks in to my abstinence journey. 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). Looking forward to spending more time gardening, playing with the kids and being a good husband to a wonderful, supportive wife. 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 originally quit for 2 weeks to get a little healthier for a family gathering. I switched to sipping on a diet pop (which I have now also eliminated) and it worked to fulfill the sweet craving. I only had one surprise. Indulge yourself in your favorite sport to keep your mind off negative things and also maintain a good health. Your life is precious. I never wanted to give up drinking -it was like losing my loyal friend- but all of these + things began happening for me when I became sober! This time around, I took a different approach. Im 46 and it I might be going through peri-menopause. Listen to your bodys needs and you will follow its messages, not your minds; the ego is a powerful thing. Thank you to each and everyone of you brave souls for sharing your stories and comments, fears, weaknesses and wins. Self medications after a few Florida hurricanes and the pandemic years took me to the level I described. Take care guys. And don't worry about offending others while saying no. Even back into fitness. Sometimes almost both. of sobriety. 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. I will be 10 months sober in 1 week. I had my last sip November 30th. If you drink heavily on a regular basis (which is defined by having three to four alcoholic beverages or more per week), Berens strongly recommends that you get help from your PCP or an addiction medicine specialist to quit since you may be at risk of severe withdrawal. I seem to have so much more time. I have lost around half a stone in weight too. Just being real. Then a week passed,then 2,3 and finally 30 days sober. It is actually quite creepy. This is because alcohol can cause dehydration, which can lead to dry, dull skin. We have gone over the things that help you become sober. This helps a lot to get back into the society and improve relationships with friends and at work. After that time I saw the benefits, I have completed a year & I never want to go back. I feel good. Every morning when I open my eyes now, I feel gleeful that I made it another day. I come back here from time to time when i relapse. You can also look for jobs that dont allow alcohol at work to help you avoid any bad influence. How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System? Sleep is easy, I dont wake up with a feeling of regret or dread from the events of the night before. Inflammatory issues such as arthritic hands & feet feel It was my first Christmas & New Years without alcohol since I was a teenager, Im 46, and it was easier than I thought. This will not only help your mind keep busy, but also make you realize why being sober is worth it. Ive quit for various reasons in the past after the accomplishment I was back to my pretty wine glass and wineing down (pun intended). By cutting off alcohol you will notice that your sleep quality has become much better. REM sleep) that you need to help your body de-stress, repair, and replenish itself for the upcoming day. I can look forward now with hope and can actually make a go of things. Ive complained for a long time about a fear of premature death. After sometime with that routine I developed terrible anxiety hangovers Which led me to drinking in the mornings. Im 4 months AF. "Planning what you are going to say and what your boundaries are ahead of time can help you deal with these situations when they arise," she adds. Read (or listen to) Allen Carrs How to Control Alcohol. Money,life,etc. I was a daily physically and mentally addicted alcoholic. Very proud of myself. I really focus now on the things I would jeopardise if I went back to alcohol. Eventually, I got to the point that I was able to say, "No thanks, Im not drinking." One thing I noticed is my mood has been low, which is normal apparently. You can also celebrate by giving back to the society. I knew I had to quit or would die soon. My relationship s with friends and family are better then ever. You can beat this thing and when you do, your body can forgive you. 5 days now which is the longest in years without a night of drinking and no urge to drink anytime soon. Its pretty clear that the person who wrote this does not know what the phuck they are talking about. My greatest pleasure these days is tea! Oh and I lost 8 pounds so far!!! I want to and need to but i am scarred I cant. But I truly believe third times a charm. We want you to be informed of the things you can start noticing after a couple of weeks, all the way to 12 months down the track. For some, they find that meditation, reading or other activities such as a pottery class, become more possible. I am 7 months sober now. Your positive energy will infect those closest to you and protect you from the darkness that will always lurk somewhere waiting. I started drinking at age 15. I stopped binge drinking 5 weeks ago. 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. Do not be the person in the corner. One glass would lead to two, and would escalate to almost 3. I travel a good bit and to be honest, am not enjoying not drinking. Once you have stayed sober for 6 months you will start feeling more and more calm and notice a great improvement in your relationships with friends and family. Im just happy that I arent doing things that embarrass my family. 2020. My alcohol intake has steadily increased over the past 10 months, to what is now probably 4 or 5 bottles of wine a week. I drank around 2 to 3 bottles of wine per day, everyday over covid lockdown, so almost 1.5 years and before that was a binge drinker for 10 years..I was miserable. We would encourage you to hope for as many of these great benefits while keeping in mind that you are as unique as your fingerprint. An amazing feeling of confidence, accomplishment, and FREEDOM. All of this means that taking a break from booze could help you better fight off any seasonal illnesses. 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