Reading these comments is reassuring. November I pulled the BP monitor out regularly over 140/95, scared me a lot. Fingers crossed . By ditching the alcohol and upping your water intake, its really a win-win for your hydration status and will leave your skin feeling healthier and looking more radiant, she says. I have also experienced the craving of sweets that others have mentioned which in moderation hasnt been too bad for my weight. Getting better sleep because you're sober certainly doesn't hurt either. We had zoom meetings with family every Thursday, and wed all toast to each other at the end. Sorry this is so winded but its awesome to be able to share. We all have a spirit inside that is power to overcome anything. These comments are indeed relatable!! My confidence has improved and clarity of purpose too. Stay positive and dont count days. Im a much cleaner and clearer performer, and Im having way more fun than before. In reality of course I was not asking for help in everyday tasks and that overload of work was creating my stress so I felt that a drink was a just reward, and although I resisted the call it was hard a few times. The groups are a learning experience with counselors who know what they are talking about because theyve been thru it already. but I fell for that the last time on day 10 AF. During those first few months as a drinker, I also downed a good bit of "jungle juice," a frat basement concoction of cheap liquor, soda, fruit juice, and whatever else they had on hand. Today I am 87days AF Fed up with drinking but dont know how to stop it. I dont really want to give up but I dont want to give up feeling great. Thanks for being here. When you stop drinking, symptoms of alcohol withdrawing may pop up as early as six hours after the last drink. Drinking used to take up a lot of my time, now I use time wisely. Used alcohol and cigarettes to hide my broken heart from myself after a significant relationship failed 9 years ago. But that has subsided. Durazzo TC, Mon A, Gazdzinski S, Meyerhoff DJ. night. I love this and I sure do relate to the overwhelming smugness of which you speak! Take care. Dont feel bad if you have not lost weight. Worth fighting. Be strong and let your motions run you. I stopped Monday as soon as i knew what i was doing to my body, it is something i have needed to do for years but i guess i just needed that reality check. I started drinking at age 15. Im 65; my bad drinking habits go all the way back to when I started college. I did it and am still my old self again after 7 years. I have lost 12 kgs. I also was hoping for instant weight loss but its happening just now. It was incredibly difficult to leave alcohol behind physically and socially but, as time went on, I felt stronger, more clear-headed, healthier. It is a deliberate choice that will continue to haunt you for long. Guidelines For Low-Risk Drinking Alcohol And Drug Foundation. I have been sober (alcohol & tranquilizers) for over 40 years, but today is THE critical day. Luckily, it was nothing that strong coffee and an Advil couldn't fixexcept for the .css-7qz8rz{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#f7623b;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:background 0.4s;transition:background 0.4s;background:linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff 50%, #feebe7 50%, #feebe7);-webkit-background-size:100% 200%;background-size:100% 200%;}.css-7qz8rz:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-position:100% 100%;background-position:100% 100%;}weight gain. Thank you for sharing. I skip margaritas, rum and Cokes, or anything else thats overloaded with sugar. I had a huge drinking problem, started off drinking on weekends with friends, turned into week days, then every day, most days I would sit there watching t.v or playing video games until I couldnt see the screen anymore. Because it feels so good. I was very very sick and was committed to a tough rehab unit. Perhaps a B-Multi might help? More days then not Id drink around 10 beers or 2 bottles of wine. I to have a chocolate crave. No-one warned me about that! But here's the thing: although it may have initially helped me head to dreamland, that alcohol seriously disrupted my REM cycle. Watched someone drink a bottle of wine in front of me last night. Read our, What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol. Since quitting I started exercising everyday and have lost weight with WW. But this is not healthy for you and can cause a relapse. Other then that, I do consume non alcholic beers to just scratch that itch. But it was never a weekday occurrence I went awhile without. same- no weight loss! When we got to 2.5 miles to turn around, wed have a beer first as a reward (negating the exercise). If the wife needs fuel in her car or the kids need medication I can go out at anytime and do it. Koob GF. Your immune system is also functioning better, and your liver is loving life at this point too. This was bad as no one knew and I didnt see it as an issue. The weight gain came (and quite a bit ) -but my 12 step program mentality is now helping me correct the weight problem! Heres how youll notice a change in your mental health once youre six months sober: Alcohol abuse will drive you farther away from your loved ones. but felt absolutely wonderful. What Happens When You Stop Drinking: Weeks 3 to 5. Have you read This Naked Mind by Annie Grace? Relationships between Age, Sex, Self-Esteem and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Use Amongst University Students. WebNew years resolution 2 out of 6 months down. Just drank pretty much every day. If youre considering quitting or struggling to stay sober, just know that youre not alone and although its difficult, youre incredibly strong and you can do this. At home Im thinking of charging Ben & Jerry room and board. Hi, I stopped drinking on the 4th January. I know i can have a drink.but do i really want one.? So, when you stop drinking, you may find that you have fewer cravings for food. Then quit. Thanks Jon. I had gone carefree for two years until my PCP had concern about my liver studies. You are doing great things! Kinda of excited to see what It will look like in a few months. I finally feel Im at a place where I wont be looking back. Ive binged and restarted numerous times but I will not ever go back to the point I was at a year ago. My flesh enjoyed what I gave it and it will die once I stop feeding it. Unfortunately, you can't completely avoid withdrawal symptoms, but you can reduce their severity by weaning yourself off gradually. 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. Three weeks in and I am seeing an increase in energy. I like to drink the majority of the day on Saturday and Sunday. And once you become adapted to it, as your body adapts to everything, you will be unstoppable. Everyday is a gift & new opportunity. It will also help you stay connected to sobriety and sober living. I was thinking clearer and I didnt get overwhelmed as easy. If I feel like something special I grab a cold one of those and reward myself with that! Needless to say, I wasnt taking shots and drinking jungle juice with my mom and little sister. This is your achievement and you have deserved it. 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. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Once I reached my early 30s I began drinking a 12 pack a day and most of the time I would run out and go get another one. it was like a plague of locusts moved through the house. Hi, this feels very strange,, I dont do social media so never get involved in chats. It can be a surprise for some, but alcohol rarely has a positive, long-term effect on peoples sex lives. 35 days35 long days! Two weeks felt so good I thought, Why not 3 months? Here I am. 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. Addiction can go away but triggers dont. Along with that, anxiety and depressive symptoms often abate. Think about quitting at times but because of life circumstances nothing takes the edge off like a couple of beers. Hi Buddy, you are an inspiration. Im only 2 months in AF but so thankful to God for helping me with this new life. As others have mentioned here, my coffee and chocolate cravings and intake have increased 10 times fold but those 2 are better than Vodka. went AF 50 days ago after ending up in the ER hallucinating and delusional from withdrawal. I have dozens of different teas snd I have replaced my vodka addiction with a tea one lol. Weight loss occurred and bloating went away. The longest I did was five weeks but that was about ten years ago. For a while I had to search for words to finish a simple sentence. I believe my mind will become more clear as time goes on and I often look up articles that predict what I will experience going forward from my 3rd month of sobriety I am at now. Today is 8 months free. Again this is a long list! Anyone struggling with the thought of stopping its ok, just try a day, then a week, then a month, then 3. One month alcohol free and completely surprised by how much better I feel both physically and emotionally. My withdrawal symptoms are kicking in big time now. Only 36 and did drink alot when younger but not much since 2018, dont miss it at all so far and am trying to ditch it completely as its very bad for my condition now. 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. I know when I was at about this point there were a lot of scary things going on I was worried wouldnt go away. Your email address will not be published. Best of luck to all! As far as chocolate was concerned I used very high cocoa level dark chocolate. Last week I finally realized Im gonna die I have an immune disorder, high BP, high cholesterol, weird pains in my gut. Also like the first commenter: I have had extreme smugness, even apathy. Ive probably been drinking since the age of 13. Take care. So i had my BP done on Monday this week which was very worryingly and i knew i had to do something pronto. There is one thing you need to look out for. Felt no problem up to a week ago. Alcohol free benefits that I have experienced are an improved sleep pattern, better skin, increased mental calrity (with time) and an overall feeling of wellbeing. I feel great but have some struggles still. Sydney Wingfield, 15 Lowest-Calorie Alcohols For Weight Loss, What To Say To A Friend Who Drinks Too Much, The 12 Best Drinks To Help You Lose Weight, How To Get More Deep Sleep, Per A Sleep Expert, The 15 Best Water Bottles For Your Workouts, 20 Super-Simple Ways To Relieve Your Stress ASAP, 14 Ways To Get Past A Weight-Loss Plateau, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. It became less of an assistant and more of a curse as the years went by to the point I was making choices while under the influence that were having significant consequences on my life. This can lead to withdrawal symptoms, including anxiety, tremors, sweating, and nausea. I am 97 days AF and since day 40-50 i havent had a single craving for red wine or beer. Dont let drinking do it to you like it did in the past, alcohol runs your brain cause it was use to it. Sparkling waters, diet sodas and fruits like grapes have helped me greatly getting the carbonated feeling and sugar in my body that I missed from alcohol. Along with anxiety and irritability, you may also experience mood swings when you give up alcohol. Many thanks for your message. Your notes show that these changes have happened for some of you. We are individuals and responsible for ourselves, yet I quite regret the normalization of binge drinking and it acceptance in the UKs culture. Im a health care worker. I now have to ween myself off that as well as evening chocolate intake, rarely ate chocolate before. Im currently on 2 weeks AF and planning to do 6 and see how I feel. I now have 2 to 3 mid strength beers of an afternoon rather than a few heavy beers then red wine with dinner and post dinner. New addiction seems to be coffee. 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. I only had one surprise. I was a very heavy drinker. Used to experience blackouts and was very nasty. I can honestly say I do not miss the liquid I used to seemingly not be able to do without. Some ways to say no include being honest and saying you're cutting back, or simply saying, "No thanks, I'm good." This will not only help your mind keep busy, but also make you realize why being sober is worth it. 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! Not crazy but for me 5-6 cups per day is a fix that helps and sleep is less but very deep (5-6hrs). . They feel like they have already done everything and might lose a sense of purpose, which can cause a relapse. Im actually worried I might give up drinking. Good for you. Got through my first Xmas last year and New Years Eve it was fine . Im looking more forward to the differences I will see in myself than I did looking forward to that time in the evening that I set aside to start my evening of drinking. I was pushing 300lbs + and have managed to get to 275lbs. water per day, and my fitbit shows my average resting heart rate has dropped from 69 to 57. for up to six (6) guests providing majority of guests are present at the time of the request. Xmas coming up is a bit of a worry though. had much alcohol past 2 weeks, stopped 2 days before test Dr. Ed Friedlander answered Pathology 46 years experience I'm happy for you: Congratulations on recognizing the problem. But its fine I dont like people that much anyways. Do it for you. If not I would suggest that you go for an exam ..just to be on the safe side. Its great. 2 weeks sober. Med Clin North Am. Im drinking pots and pots of rooibos tea without sugar. Brilliant description Elizabeth ! A relapse is unfortunate yes, but it is not to be the cause of putting your hard work to dust. Yes! When you stop drinking, symptoms of alcohol withdrawing may pop up as early as six hours after the last drink. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, cons ectetur adipiscing elit. Surprised it is not in this list. This is when the detox process begins. I do have high bloo pressure most likely due to drinking, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL I was a very heavy drinker for many years. One of the most significant benefits of giving up alcohol is that you may increase your lifespan. My normal personality is quiet and somewhat shy. A liter of 80 proof bourbon a day. I spent a week in Rehab and the withdrawals were absolutely horrendous. Firstly, thank you Alyssa Sterry. I have been drinking more water to help. Quick disclaimer here everyones experience is their own. With Walk At Home And MIRROR', This Mom Lost 95 Lbs. Lost weight and blood work is all healthy. You only live once. 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. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 October 2020]. If you are wondering what I do for work to spend so much on booze. Boredom, rewarding myself for working hard, etc. Indulge yourself in your favorite sport to keep your mind off negative things and also maintain a good health. Im three months way down on consumption! I found that many of my friends also wanted to try to stop or cut down, they did temporarily, however, this journey needs to come from within when you are ready!! Without alcohol in my life, I soon found myself getting more into fitness, which made it even easier to turn down drinks. This is my second time going clean for three months. Weird how no one wants to hear this. 1998;22(1):5-12. Initially wanted to target 40 days, but now considering a much longer period. Meet the experts: Linzy Ziegelbaum, RD, is a nutritionist who focuses on making healthier food decisions and portion control. 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!). I know I can now. But life has its own timing and logic sometimes. You can show up everyday for your life Lack of sleep, low mood, no energy I have every possible side effect how can you possibly feel better from not drinking it.. Im also 55. Yes I read This Naked Mind and now 7 weeks 4 days AF! Hangovers and increased appetite, feeling fatigued, greyish skin etc. Do the benefits you finally started to acquire disappear and you have to start over again? Also feeling like I have arthritis in my knees and hands. My skin colour has improved and I wake up feeling better, however, still having days when I feel pretty grim. My BP is down now I take my regular medications for that and has been great very scary I did go into the hospital to detox and had to stay for lactic acidosis. Ive been a heavy drinker since probably the age of 17. He called every day very lonely. Life physically and mentally so much better. I still exercised, but I didnt enjoy it anymore. By not drinking for 3 months, the levels of your white blood cells rise, which reduces the risk of getting sick. If I had known it was doing this to me I would have quit years ago (am 23 for those who are wondering). I stopped drinking in October last year. Due to some tests the past 6 months I started to pay more attention to my metrics. Last blood test said Im not in peri-menopause which was a couple of years ago. I think its because my body is in shock. I even kept the bottle of vodka in the liquor cabinet, where it still sits, because I knew for me I had to be able to do it in the world I live. Habit Ive had forever and I can only say that that is what my parents did and my grandparents She adds that, after having a few drinks, your body doesn't get a chance to reach the deep sleep (a.k.a. I dont even bother to explain why unless someone is genuinely curious. 6. I have also lost about 5kg as well and have a more healthy lifestyle which includes daily exercise and green smoothies. I have been drinking a bottle of wine every evening for the past 3 years due to lockdown and undergoing 2 traumatic experiences which have scarred me for life. It could also be from the stress of staying sober and how you will stay determined for a long period of time. Im 118 lbs. Enjoy things I have not in a while. I will get thereI will keep trying. I too had a big addiction to wine. I have gone through a host of other weird things week to week. Im almost at 5 months myself and for the most part, most of the issues I had struggled with have disappeared. 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. Gets better after month 5. Hey there. Anyway, good for yall!!! But were to late. Im four months happily AF.Its also so wonderful not to have to lie anymore to the question every doctor asks : how much do you drink?. I would say its at about 20% of what it was when I quit. 4 Stages of Alcohol and Drug Rehab Recovery, What to Do If Dry January Didnt Work for You, The Risks of Using Alcohol to Relieve Anxiety, Dry January: The Benefits of a Month Without Alcohol, The Risks of Drinking Alcohol While Taking Lexapro, Sleep Problems Associated With Alcohol Misuse, The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Medications, Mild, Moderate, and Severe Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms. Im also saving a lot of money because the beers I enjoy are stupidly expensive! What a mindset to have and strong spirit, thank you for articulating it for those who appreciated reading your powerful words. Good luck. Alcohol is so destructive, you get caught up in cycle, but you can break it. This is really important to avoid any dangers of a relapse. . Int J Environ Res Public Health. Today I am sober one day at a time. I dont know if I am setting myself up but for now it seems to be working for me. Lost 3 kgs just like that and feeling like the top of the world! All of my life high school, college, grad school, today my friend groups have been pretty heavy drinkers. It has amazed me, the adjustment period. My hubby is proud of me, has really cut back his drinking, but hasnt quit. Sweets, especially ice cream was a real problem in the beginning. This is an important thing to look out for at any stage of sobriety. I feel better. When you ditch the alcohol, however, you won't have those sleepy-yet-restless nights. Now 57, and I just enjoyed the best year of my life. Why cant I go an evening without a glass in my hand? What I did was replace doing this with different things like kombuchas, coconut waters iced teas always stocked in my fridge. in the afternoons and then a wine (or so!) Chocolate consumption went through the roof. 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. My sleep is horrible stillThank you, Hi Diane everyone goes at their own pace I am sure. I am now 7months clean . Stop drinking boosts self confidence and you stop feeling sorry for you yourself. Im mentally far sharper than I can recall being since my late 30s. I just started sleeping better, having interesting dreams, working out 6 days a week, skin is softer, drinking 100 oz. Im now doing them more regularly, before I quit altogether. One thing, for sure. Its a bit bizarre. For 15 hard years i have been drinking almost everyday(minimum 4/7 weekdays) But at times we keep alcohol and booze in our house for guests or your family members might indulge in occasional drinking. I had a very boozy few years, always social. Making me reflect on why I drank, what it was doing to me and my family and what had happened with alcahol in my parents lives, that still continues. As a health worker, you might think the need to have a drink would be greater given the current circumstances, yet Im enjoying not feeling anxious about my work or some of the appalling people I am compelled to work with and report to. 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. Im a 53yr old male who has been a heavy drinker for 30yrs so feel as if it was now or never. Not good. My sleep is already better. Cut down your drinks by one or two per week, then by three or four, instead of going cold turkey all at once. I lost 15 kilograms. It slowly started sinking in, and I asked Jesus to help me stop drinking. to keep my family! Six months no alcohol,,,at first rapid weight loss,,,not my aim,,,,so started eating more and levelled out ,,,now will concentrate on my weight ,,,,,in age 77 male. By reading about other peoples experiences, as well as medical articles on the damage that alcohol does both physically and mentally, it was an easy decison. Youll start to feel more like yourself, especially if you aren't a heavy drinker. I began to see my flesh as a rabid dog (similar symptoms). I started working out and business got better. Binge drinking every weekend with a day or two during the week every week probably 4-8 drinks min per sitting. It is easy to stop, but hard to quit 4ever when you are single. 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. Sleep is amazing, health is amazing, and I am down 27 lbs. 55yrs old, proud of myself. WebThe answer to this question is a no. 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. When did you notice it started to improve and if it returned to normal (without meds) how long did it take? Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. i am off it 10 months the weight fell off me at first too very fast. I cant imagine drinking again knowing this is what life can be like without it. After getting sober, I didnt jump back into lifting weights but I did within a few years. Its absolutely brilliant. I found both to be incredibly helpful! 2014;125:33-54. doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-62619-6.00003-3, Mira RG, Lira M, Tapia-Rojas C, Rebolledo DL, Quintanilla RA, Cerpa W. Effect of Alcohol on Hippocampal-Dependent Plasticity and Behavior: Role of Glutamatergic Synaptic Transmission. One day at a time, Yes Im three months sober. I have been experiencing horrific night terrors did anyone experience the same? It in unavoidable but you can prevent it to some point. No weight loss for me. I knew if I wanted to say goodbye to the weight, I'd have to say goodbye to the booze. I cant tell you how glad I am that I took that step that day. I would definitely go see a different doctor for a second opinion. I wake up restored and ready for another sober day. How Long Does Withdrawal From Nicotine Last? Your liver will start to repair itself. Better Resistance. I realized it was an oral fixation for me and chilling with my pretty gold rim, cheery quotes, elegant crystal wine glasses was glamorous. 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