Not so sure on overseas. 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). 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. Please someone advise on the smug thing. One of the surprising side effects of giving up alcohol is that your skin may start to look better. Im 3 months in. It will get up eventually give it about 6months. in the evenings! No added salts (switched for potassium) lots of fruits and Veggies still snacking on chocolate but within my caloric allowance. Go on a little shopping spree or or anything that makes you happy. Glad i found HSM as it inspired me to keep going after a few weeks when i felt like having a drink as reading everyones journeys made me realise it was worth keeping going. Ive been sober 9 months and loving it. I chose to live and watch my granddaughter grow up. Im just happy that I arent doing things that embarrass my family. I had 2 mini strokes during the month of August. 'I Lost 50 Lbs. 3 months on going without a drop of alcohol. 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. Husband is 100% better. Still, I know its the right choice for someone who works hard in the gym and avoids junk food so AF for me. How did you go Sue? Your positive energy will infect those closest to you and protect you from the darkness that will always lurk somewhere waiting. If you look back at family pictures, Im always holding a can of beer. but I fell for that the last time on day 10 AF. Stay strong its a poison thats become socially acceptable. Best of luck to all! Once you have stayed sober for six months you will have reduced to none of social paranoia anymore. 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. He hid it well from all of us. 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. 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. Take care of yourself, for sure!! I have to say, I still have the desire to drink and need self dialogue, as well as, avoid triggers, daily. Short tempered. I began drinking in my early 30s. Im currently on 2 weeks AF and planning to do 6 and see how I feel. 2 weeks sober. Regional brain volume changes in alcohol-dependent individuals during early abstinence: associations with relapse following treatment. Then your time will be terrible. Im self employed. Twenty weeks in and not missing the hangovers one little bit. Was it easy: No, it took 3 months before I started feeling better and 6 months before I lost any weight (Im a 61 male, weighed 211 when I quit, 190 now). Im now 6 weeks AF, the longest period without drinking since I was 18 (Im now 65). One of the best things about giving up alcohol is that you may find yourself feeling happier overall. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Dont put your race down. alcohol fills the brain with toxins that can cause blackouts and it might even leave you with permanent damages to the memory. By stop drinking alcohol, the liver Dont know when that started. Drinking was a problem and they are blown away at what I was willing to do to correct the it. Sounds like a small thing but was so handy to have the ability to do these things late at night. Ive become active in sports and generally overall my life is much better. Metabolic age 45. Keep yr fingers crossed for me, pls! So, giving up alcohol can help you to avoid these potentially deadly diseases. I to have a chocolate crave. [Updated 2021 Nov 13]. 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. It is sugar replaced by sugar. I have no desire to drink and my guilty feeling have gone. I am too. Without the carbs from alcohol, I am craving sweets like so many others have written. 3 weeks no booze, after escalating during Covid. ITS A NEW START TO OUR JOURNEY Two weeks felt so good I thought, Why not 3 months? Here I am. I exercise regularly, walk the dog, remember appointments. Had been binge drinking for almost 2 decades although i have always been sports oriented. It has caused me to do and say things that have fractured my family unit. Another one is knowing my children are observing me not drinking and hopefully that will rub off on them when they are adults. I will have a blood test to find out in the near future. This February will make 1 year sober. My hubby is proud of me, has really cut back his drinking, but hasnt quit. Looking forward to all the benefits, better sleep here I come! Located on the historic peninsula of Charleston, South Carolina, Lantana Recovery takes a modern approach to Substance Use Disorder treatment, offering intensive clinical care while also immersing our clients in local Charleston culture. Your social anxiety might peak in this time. I have been sleeping better almost immediately, more productive, happier, and lost weight (I havent even been able to get to the gym in the last 3 months but thats another story). not bothered about sleep etc that is an added bonus on top of the chance to live. 2018;29(4):285-289. Boys, alcohol shrinks your bits. 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. I am 3 months off alcohol,it was affecting my work, not anymore.i kinda look at drinking with distain now.my self-esteem is improving as is my confidence, alcohol used to be my shield, reward, Icebreaker, hobby,took over my life really.i have gone caffeine free too now.i still smoke, small steps. 2007. I stopped drinking in October last year. Im 55. Ive lost 60 lbs in 3 months of no alcohol. Has been an interesting ride but my favourite result from being alcohol free has been the ability to do anything at anytime. Anyone struggling with the thought of stopping its ok, just try a day, then a week, then a month, then 3. And I never ever plan on going back to my old drinking ways. Last blood test said Im not in peri-menopause which was a couple of years ago. Im glad to have found this site. Alcohol is soooo not good for us. Going to 3 months now, Im 3 weeks in to my abstinence journey. 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. 6 Weeks Without Alcohol You may have higher thinking and problem-solving skills, memory and attention than those who are still drinking alcohol. My body aches, mainly legs, but I am walking so much better from hobbling with my sons walking stick to stop me falling over. Just drank pretty much every day. 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. 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. Lots of love. Im back to my ideal weight and body fat and almost full strength despite some neuropathy. Lets assume at some point in the 1 or 2 years of being sober you are forced into a stressful situation and end up drinking alcohol. I feel great, no more flare-up, better sleep, weight loss and better eating habits, although the craving for chocolate and ice cream increased. Point is, keep working towards your goals, dont be discouraged by the hiccups along the way. All my medical testing came back with healthy liver, healthy kidneys, healthy heart have a routine check up next month as that will mark 1 year since the liver told us something was going wrong if I didnt stop. Alcohol withdrawal is a result of your brain becoming too used to continuous exposure to the substance. 2021;105(6):1117-1134. doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2021.05.016, Yeomans MR, Caton S, Hetherington MM. Getting through each day will slowly become easier and more normal to you, and youll begin to find new hobbies that dont include drugs or alcohol. 482 days sober and loving life. It shows how much alcohol ages you, and Im so happy about the difference in my appearance. Try alcohol free wine. I know I can now. I am on day 78. Chocolate is part of it, but dutch chocolate only. You will gradually start to see your organ systems functioning better. It is a way to thank them for being supportive and it has a new take on your relationships! Diminished anxiety. 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 seem to have so much more time. 7 weeks AF. Sleep still eludes me but I still wake up feeling better than I did before. And skipping that hangover, thats just a bonus! I am almost 56, getting vertical normal ridges, quite deep ones at that. Life is full of choices, and the choices we make, make the people we become. Over the past 30 years he has worked in various leadership roles in privately held organizations and private equity portfolio companies. A handle a day is a lot. Look better. It was an aha moment for me. A recent study backs up those claims and showed that giving up drinking boosts your mental health too. Youve also reduced your overall risk of having an injury or accident (Alcohol & Drug Foundation, 2020). Last week I finally realized Im gonna die I have an immune disorder, high BP, high cholesterol, weird pains in my gut. I think thats helping. Thanks for your post, it was informative. I will continue, though, although maybe not permanently. It is nice to read all the comments and be able to relate. 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. 28 days in to what I now believe will be my freedom. Its been since Feb.11 2021 since I had a drink. I noticed that the darkness under my eyes has significantly reduced, my memory has improved, and aside from these new ice cream/ chocolate cravings, it is not helping with any weight loss. I made the choice to cut out the sugar and carbs. The changes have be amazing cognitively, emotionally and physically and I am grateful every day. Just stay positive. We had zoom meetings with family every Thursday, and wed all toast to each other at the end. Ok so Ive posted many times about my road. 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. 12 pounds shed, seems to have leveled off. I had to laugh recently looking at a Fathers Day picture of me with the family. Now that I know this I nip things in the bud as soon as I recognise this effect starting to manifest. I had gained weight, barely got out of bed, hid bottles from my husband. Anybody that is struggling with quitting, its not an easy step but once over that threshold you may never look back and live the rest of your life AF as I am planning on doing. But otherwise, my quits were for a couple of days. I still wake up with that bitter morning after boozy smell and taste. Take care. It will help you keep mind focused on the positive things and keep up with your sober living! Anam AK, Insogna K. Update on Osteoporosis Screening and Management. The benefits are incredible. Required fields are marked *. After I became single, I started drinking a lot at home. I do more running now and my family life is so much better best thing I ever did !! I am a everyday drinker for sleep. I work out 6 days a week, Ive dropped 10-12 pounds I assume the BP will improve with more weight loss and exercise. 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. 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. 6 months sober. Saitz R. Introduction to alcohol withdrawal. Take care. The 12 step program is a long term program and will help you be sober for a long time. Still no excuse. By now youve improved your overall health, physically and mentally. Something has to change because Im dependent on it. Now, observing other people get drunk can be entertaining. Initially wanted to target 40 days, but now considering a much longer period. What I did was replace doing this with different things like kombuchas, coconut waters iced teas always stocked in my fridge. I have been sober for a month now. Ive binged and restarted numerous times but I will not ever go back to the point I was at a year ago. I feel 100% better! Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I drank nearly every day previously some wine each day. well done bro, you beat me by 14 days. This is when the detox process begins. I am now 2 months sober and do not ever want to go back to those times. Feeling physically good but mentally, I have never been so drained. this book isxwhat convinced me to stop no question! Have been suffering Candida lately as well, although canesten now seems to be working. Like so many women, I began drinking during my freshman year of college. This all took place after work around 3 or 4 pm. Hi. My ankles and feet ache off and on and I still get shivers at least once a day, although over in seconds. Hello yes I have had those issues. So, when you stop drinking, you may find that you have fewer cravings for food. Research showed the number of Great job though! Generally feeling happier and more confident. Hey there. So as of todays date I have been sober for 192 days. Only 3 weeks into my journey. This allows your body to adjust to the change. There are several medications (benzodiazepines, clonidine, etc.) Hi, I stopped drinking on the 4th January. My skin is better and eyes clearer, Ive lost a lot of weight. I can relate to the othersDef feel mostly better. It will also help you stay connected to sobriety and sober living. AF. Its only been 4 days but its been a stressful week at work and I got through Friday evenings lovely meal without partaking in the rather nice red which accompanied it. Just a month in for me, looking much better in my face, no weight loss overall though but thats something to address over time. 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. Impact of Smoking and Alcohol Use on Facial Aging in Women: Results of a Large Multinational, Multiracial, Cross-sectional Survey. Ive lost nearly 50 pounds, Im sleeping great, I work out daily and all around feel terrific. I was having 1 to 2 drinks a night. i underwent numerous tests and had 6 litres of the 10 litres of fluid drained. Your liver will start to repair itself. There is one thing you need to look out for. It depends on how long a person has been drinking and their general health. My appetite has really increased. This is because alcohol can cause fatigue and decreased motivation, so when you stop drinking, you may find it easier to get things done. I have lost around half a stone in weight too. Im not a Dr so dont take this as medical advice but have read some vitamin/mineral deficiencies can cause nail defects. i will never be cured and will have to live with what damage i have done to myself. So i had my BP done on Monday this week which was very worryingly and i knew i had to do something pronto. I replaced it with sweets. No groups just lifestyle change and personal accountability. When I re-read this, I saw that it was a little too much unicorns and rainbows. It seems moderating is very difficult if not impossible for me, but total abstinence is relatively easy. We are individuals and responsible for ourselves, yet I quite regret the normalization of binge drinking and it acceptance in the UKs culture. So, giving up alcohol can help your skin to look more hydrated and glowing. I try not to beam so much around old friends who were old drinking buddies, including my wife, who still loves it. I know exactly what you mean Aaron. So this time I said Game over with alcohol. I am almost five months sober, and I really dont have any huge & obvious improvements, except I know my health/bloodwork has improved drastically. Maybe after a year i might see all these real benefits. They everywhere in australia now. 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. Hoping Ill feel so great Ill stay off alcohol for good. Trying hard not to get into the ice-cream habit but I figure a bowl of ice-cream is better than a bottle of wine! When we got to 2.5 miles to turn around, wed have a beer first as a reward (negating the exercise). Whatever you think alcohol is is all a lie. 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