Im 118 lbs. Great number did it again just to make sure it wasnt a mistake better number. What I did was replace doing this with different things like kombuchas, coconut waters iced teas always stocked in my fridge. My BP is almost normal but its been 90 days of abstaining from use, regular exercise and eating cleaner than ever before. I lost fat and became more lean and muscular.. I do have high bloo pressure most likely due to drinking, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL Currently just passed the 250 day threshold and feel great. I dont really want to give up but I dont want to give up feeling great. Does anyone have these same symptoms? It is sugar replaced by sugar. I can have that feeling without it. I would also go through 2 packs of cigs. I read how to detox at home snd did it without telling my husband or 3 sons. You go Sue! The effect of a reduction in alcohol consumption on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Is this an issue for you and your wife? Im 6ft 1 and was 59kg when I was in hospital due to drinking. Encouraging information. Be strong and let your motions run you. I did the same thing. I never thought I could quit but I did it! for up to six (6) guests providing majority of guests are present at the time of the request. Front Behav Neurosci. I m proud of myself but I know God was with me every step of the way. Also, does having the occasional (one beer a month) subvert the benefits of what you outlined in your article? Lost 3 kgs just like that and feeling like the top of the world! Fed up with drinking but dont know how to stop it. Alcohol is a toxin that can damage your liver. This I find so strange after years of using it to handle any pressure . Kinda of excited to see what It will look like in a few months. I still love the taste of a good beer, so I often have ONE (just one) on Friday or Saturday nights. i have been diagnosed with chronic liver disease and will be dead within a year if i continue drinking alcohol.i always thought it would never happen to me but guess what .. if that is not a wake up call to anybody i dont know what is. 12 pounds shed, seems to have leveled off. Lost weight and blood work is all healthy. Its incredible how long I have forgone it, but feel I am back on track for life now. Thank you, now I am on my 2nd going to 3rd months AF, I feel good youre right i having a good sleep now a days. Along with that, anxiety and depressive symptoms often abate. Love it. Regional brain volume changes in alcohol-dependent individuals during early abstinence: associations with relapse following treatment. Your immune system is also functioning better, and your liver is loving life at this point too. After an year, your body will have completely healed and emptied itself of all the toxins that drinking alcohol brought. I dont sleep better or have any sense of increased clarity. Still tired, and really miss a Manhattan, but its just not worth it. I was drinking between 5-7 thousand calories per week! 6 months sober. To find out more about how we use cookies, see our, After 3 months, your liver will continue to experience that relief as mentioned above. AF. 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. I began drinking in my early 30s. Stick with it, go for a walk, think of how far you have come and the life you can have. It buys you time until cravings are gone. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Goodman GD, Kaufman J, Day D, et al. Hello! I stopped binge drinking 5 weeks ago. I have lost 30 lb and feel great. Dont let drinking do it to you like it did in the past, alcohol runs your brain cause it was use to it. 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! Feeling physically good but mentally, I have never been so drained. 482 days sober and loving life. Its okay. Not good. [Updated 2021 Nov 13]. I am almost five months sober, and I really dont have any huge & obvious improvements, except I know my health/bloodwork has improved drastically. Has anyone noticed, like me, that their eyesight is better in the morning? Everyday is a gift & new opportunity. I began to see my flesh as a rabid dog (similar symptoms). I feel worse now than when I was drinking. You can show up everyday for your life Not really feeling it though. It has been 9 months of no alcohol and it hasnt been easy. These can include anxiety, minor agitation, restlessness, insomnia, tremor, sweating, palpitations, high blood pressure, headache, and alcohol craving. He called every day very lonely. Worth fighting. Happy New Year and good luck to everyone addressing their drinking in 2021. These comments are indeed relatable!! 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. Thank you. I feel edgy and moody. I was wondering if you know what the effects are of having a drink after a long period of abstinence? A handle a day is a lot. Heineken and Becks make really great ones and I was an IPA fan. This last week was my first attempt to get help and now Im waiting for my counseling and doctor appointments. Thats so Awesome! It has amazed me, the adjustment period. Looking forward to spending more time gardening, playing with the kids and being a good husband to a wonderful, supportive wife. If I get into a binge cycle I end up with nasty depression as well. 6 Months Without Alcohol and Life is Beautiful In month five of not drinking alcohol, I knew I was a different person. Then I lost control again. I enjoyed reading all the experiences. Nothing seems to help I drink waters with lemon I dont eat junk food any tips appreciated thank you. When you ditch the alcohol, however, you won't have those sleepy-yet-restless nights. 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. At this stage your risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease and several cancers starts to reduce (World Cancer Research Fund, 2007; Roerecke et al., 2017). Its been 2 months now I cant believe how deep I sleep at night. Drinking used to take up a lot of my time, now I use time wisely. ( The only alcohol I dank was beer , throughout the day) I would quit for 2 weeks and start drinking again. Sleeping better, In the next two months I will wean myself off sugar. Over the first 30 days, you will notice the weight going down naturally. At 8 months alcahol free, it has been an eye opening journey. Unfortunately I discovered when I started drinking again that Im unable to moderate long term. Highly recommended. So true. Im a health care worker. Stillthis feels great! As some of the areas above start to improve, it can result in an increase in your overall health and well-being. But since all this happened Im down to 1-2 a week. Lots of love. Lead by example and dont do it for anyone else. Between 4-6 cans of lager. 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. There have been times when Ive really fancied a Pale Ale, but they pass and quickly too and at 16 weeks, I think Im doing ok. We felt alone and turned to drink. Addiction comes in many forms and I am sure I will relapse, hell im 4 beer in now. As Ive got older my drinking progressed to me doing it at home as I got a family a stopped going to the pub as much. "Being sober will actually help you sleep and have you feeling more restful and energized in the mornings," says Zeitlin. Alcohol literally stinks. If you're ready to give up alcohol, and you are drinking every day, here is a timeline of what you can expect in regards to your mental and physical health when you stop drinking. Stool related to nail bed changes? There was no negotiation. Yeah, thats a lot, but I could somehow manage the next day if I only had 7. It turned out to be a severe skin infection and the doctors had no idea how I got it. This is a wonderful comment and really resonates with my own experience. I was big drinker to one day I ended up in ae with liver damage cirrhosis of the liver not 7mouths on never drink again yes I was give 2 hours to live I no I got to have transplant to keep me going but these young and old people think alcohol is fun tell u some thing alcohol is silent killer get u try to detox I think rubbish strong minded people can took me lots of pray and will power cause ant not nice cold turkey so listen to someone whose been there. in the evenings! This will not only help your mind keep busy, but also make you realize why being sober is worth it. I have lost weight and my mood is good, havent felt this great in so long. I mainly eat whole foods; I dont eat crap. WebNew years resolution 2 out of 6 months down. Your notes show that these changes have happened for some of you. A very healthy practice is to make a list of the things you are grateful for, and why being sober is worth all of that effort and challenges. One glass would lead to two, and would escalate to almost 3. I quite for 4 years when I stopped smoking so that I wouldnt have a weak moment. Literally everyday 12 beers no worries!!!. Since quitting. On days like today, when I face stress or strife, I face it raw. 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! Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. It could also be from the stress of staying sober and how you will stay determined for a long period of time. No more anxiety, or depression. Once you have stayed sober for six months you will have reduced to none of social paranoia anymore. By Professor David Nutt. peripheral neuropathy, im fighting it myself I think. Love your truth about the lie. Sleep has an impact on so much of our everyday functioning and if it improves from a reduction in alcohol you might find that you dont wake up as often and you experience more deep, restorative sleep than you did before. Weight loss, its patchy but does come, youve goto do some exercise, be prepared for this, as the huge amounts of crap you eat do replace some of the cravings. Refresh the page, check Medium s site I was an every day drinker for about 13 years! Never problems sleeping but felt tired for a time. As you go on staying sober for longer terms it will affect your brain positively. Its been since Feb.11 2021 since I had a drink. Once you are sober for 1 month, your liver will start losing the excess fat and almost complete the process by 6 months, giving you back a healthy liver. 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. One handle a day. I started drinking at age 15. He stopped eating and drank a handle a day. For more details, see our Privacy Policy. Definitely drinking a lot more then I should be doing. Yay! Started weight lifting again Ive almost always had a gym membership because I like the sauna and lifting weights. As I lay in bed now, life is looking good, Im feeling positive, only I can screw this up. The 12 step program is a long term program and will help you be sober for a long time. I would go AF feeling great then think I could do alcohol reduction which always turned into OVER drinking after a few days. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 55(4), pp.433-438. So far, I havent noticed any weird cravings except coffee. Nothing completes the round like sitting outside on the clubhouse patio with friends and a pitcher. Its a mindset. I mean I would drink prior to this, weekends etc like many 20 somethings. I put the music on and work out for an hr sometimes. I told my mom last year I wanted to give it up and the reaction was no dont stop very unexpected. They also said im diabetic so im working hard. I was able to down a bottle of gin in 2 hours! I was thinking clearer and I didnt get overwhelmed as easy. However, I believe Ive had it simpler than many of you so I just want to extend my congratulations and my best wishes. Diane, today 12/6/2021 I am at my 3 month mark of AF. I havent gone a year without alcohol since I was 16. Stay strong its a poison thats become socially acceptable. 4 months sober from alcohol and feeling great. It really helped motivate me for a 3 month break. Going to 3 months now, Im 3 weeks in to my abstinence journey. Something has to change because Im dependent on it. Sharper and deeper thinking. Published 2018 Dec 5. It worked for me. I just wanted to share that Ive felt all the benefits listed in this article and more. Alcohol abuse also affects ones relationships with other people greatly. 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. So yes, a few good things. The pandemic hit and started beinge drinking for 3,4, even five days straight. I knew if I wanted to say goodbye to the weight, I'd have to say goodbye to the booze. I can still socialize with friends and not feel guilty the next day. Weird how no one wants to hear this. By 45, I was drinking daily, and vodka was my drink of choice. Ive lost nearly 50 pounds, Im sleeping great, I work out daily and all around feel terrific. I have just hit the one month into my three. Your behavioral unpredictability, anger issues, trust issues and anxiety may be the biggest cause of it. Alcohol Health Res World. Will build a schedule around it Haha. Im 3 months alcohol free. This is great for those who want to maintain their weight and/or start cutting fat. Since he was just in his home by himself. Im embarrassed I allowed this to happen to me and I feel silly being this scared of what Ive done as Ive done this to myself. Stay strong yall. God bless! I was a first class wine lover and looked forward to my first glass after getting home from work. I didnt like the dependency I had on drinking beer. Ive been a heavy drinker 30+ years. No drinking alcohol in just over 3 months. PHYSICALLY SPIRITUALLY & MENTALLY Im actually worried I might give up drinking. I keep coming to the no drinking type websites and they are all so encouraging, but then 5pm comes around and I cave to wine every time. Read (or listen to) Allen Carrs How to Control Alcohol. Not drinking alcohol has helped me look forward not backwards. By not drinking for 3 months, the levels of your white blood cells rise, which reduces the risk of getting sick. After retiring at 58 I celebrated for two years in which 3-5 glasses turned into 2 bottles and a joint per day. I know when I was at about this point there were a lot of scary things going on I was worried wouldnt go away. Oh it will be awkward at first, but you are learning, see? Working out everyday. Im on calmer water now I do miss the buzz, I wont lie, but the after-booze fizzle isnt worth it. My sister finally went to his home. I take one day at a time and am really enjoying my life now sober. Who knows what will happen tomorrow. By cutting off alcohol you will notice that your sleep quality has become much better. I feel good. A liter of 80 proof bourbon a day. Great stuff. Next its the 60 pounds I gained since 2016 Sleep is something I had trouble with, no more. hope this helps shed some light to support people in stopping although i will never preach. Alcoholism makes your body full of toxins and dependent, causing a lot of harm to it. But I rarely drink. His wife and kids left him during Covid. Research also shows that some people experience an increased libido after reducing or quitting alcohol. 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. Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Get some nice drinks in, I found fizzy water with ginger cordial an absolute must, it gives you a back of the throat kick, put ice in a nice glass and its a refreshing drink, that gets you through. My body aches, mainly legs, but I am walking so much better from hobbling with my sons walking stick to stop me falling over. Find a charity that you would like to support and volunteer there for a day or weekend. Good luck to everyone! Your social anxiety might peak in this time. Gotcthrough my first Saturday party, and found thise drinking so entertaining. Its hard but live on. Poor sleep, Low energy, looking very aged and not exercising as much as I wanted. The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that alcohol should be consumed in moderation up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. I feel enormous pride, and Im making some other decisions that Ive been thinking about for a long time. A couple of months ago, finally decided I was tired of waking up every day with a light hangover plus the extra calories were making my weight loss goal harder. Decided last Wed to go to my doctor + get treated for past PTSD from trauma + head on car crash. I want to go back to having a glass of champagne with my wife and not hiding bottles around the street. Verywell Mind articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and mental healthcare professionals. I have found that changing your routine is absolutely key, so when you would normally drink, have something planned that will get you through this period. Habit Ive had forever and I can only say that that is what my parents did and my grandparents 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 !! New roommate with his own addiction issues. The first time I tried it took a couple weeks this time it took a couple months. I definitely feel this as well. 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. 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 think the longer its been going on and the more you drink the more this can occur. I was terrified that I would never last sober but I am taking everyday as they come. Im only 2 months sober but i pray for continued sobriety. Ive quit for various reasons in the past after the accomplishment I was back to my pretty wine glass and wineing down (pun intended). For those who do get craving I can highly recommend Heinken 0.0. Ive put this down to lockdown and having worked from home since the start of Covid-19 and needing to relax, this obviously isnt helping though. I now have to ween myself off that as well as evening chocolate intake, rarely ate chocolate before. Abstaining for 12 months is a massive achievement so celebrate your success whatever it may look like. Ive known for years my relationship with alcahol was mostly one sided, it took more than it gave me resulting in horrific hangovers, depression, sleep deprivation and a feeling of disgust that I was allowing this to control me, my free time and most importantly my childrens lives. Im still craving drinking every single day but it IS getting easier. Once you are nearly 6 months sober, your bodys natural levels of dopamine begin to restore and you will notice positive changes in your mood. Enjoy things I have not in a while. I feel you on the weight loss thing! Now sober, you must relearn how to socialize. I work and am in a good relationship for many years. Alcohol is found at least in traces in the blood for many days after consumption. It feels the same as a nicotine substitute for smoking would be so maybe I havent stopped in my head. Im 46 and it I might be going through peri-menopause. Zero weight loss, more of weight gain. It is a way to thank them for being supportive and it has a new take on your relationships! Fructose apparently has a similar effect on the liver as alcohol. It is not the real me. I need to find new ways to relax and destress without the instant mind numbing effects of alcohol. at least 1 bottle of vodka a day for the last 3 years and 2 bottles of wine daily prior to that. Guidelines For Low-Risk Drinking Alcohol And Drug Foundation. IT WORKS!! I am a everyday drinker for sleep. Im currently at a resort in Mexico and am envious of all the people I see enjoying their cocktails. Instead, I realized Sobriety was something I had. It was my first Christmas & New Years without alcohol since I was a teenager, Im 46, and it was easier than I thought. Initially I lost 20 lbs once I quit but getting back into a regular powerlifting routine (almost obsessive) I have gained a decent amount of good weight back. But here's the thing: although it may have initially helped me head to dreamland, that alcohol seriously disrupted my REM cycle. I also really liked very expensive beers and I have noticed my spend going down and i have lost about 20 pounds. Im sleeping better, the weight fell right off, and my brain is much clearer. Health and clear mind is my priority now. Im much more myself staying away from alcohol than when drinking. 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. A really helpful article, thank you. Other posts on here about chocolate, though, yes that is totally a thing. Current fave: NA lite ginger beer with a splash of cranberry and fresh lime. I sleep better, look better, am enjoying meditation and exercise, am nicer to be around (Im told) and go to bed counting my blessings and looking for ways to be a better person in a difficult world. One day at a time turns into one month at a time rather quickly and it gets easier with time. 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. If you have alcohol use disorder but only drink on weekends, know that you will also get benefits from stopping: While giving up alcohol can be a challenge, it's important to remember that the benefits are well worth it. Without the carbs from alcohol, I am craving sweets like so many others have written. 2020. My health was at high risk for stroke or heart attack. An Alcohol-Free Year: Insights from My First 6 Months | Better Humans 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. Keep going yall! Take care of yourself, for sure!! 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. A lot of times people use alcohol as a coping mechanism. Its great. 3 weeks no booze, after escalating during Covid. Staying alcohol free for 6 months gives your body and mind enough time to heal from the damage alcohol does to it. it changed my whole outlook on life! My time in the morning is not spent by a major hangover. Im having much less anxiety, and the anxiety is easier to calm down. She adds that, after having a few drinks, your body doesn't get a chance to reach the deep sleep (a.k.a. To have a drink now would feel strange and wrong. Alcoholic Drinks. This pandemic really helped me. Day 9 today alcohol and nicotine free. You can also celebrate by giving back to the society. These stories on sobriety are uplifting to say the least., How is it going are you still alcohol free. Id highly recommend the audio/book Drink? Thank you for sharing. Great advice Sean, I was a heavy drinker for over 40 yrs could probably count non drinking days from that time on one hand but after you stop drinking you realise it was just unwanted baggage that you carried with you. I always knew I needed to stop drinking and never thought Id be able to. Also like the first commenter: I have had extreme smugness, even apathy. But now, thanks to my drink-and-sleep-it-off schedule, I was forced to exercise later in the afternoon. He cut way done on drinking hoping they would come back. It slowly started sinking in, and I asked Jesus to help me stop drinking. The Lancet Public Health, 2(2), pp.e108-e120. I find that if the first drink I have after work is a cup of milo I dont want an alcoholic drink after that probably because of the milk content. Rewarded myself after 11 days with no alcohol. I was never one to get up in the morning and drink but every evening without fail. Be a badass. Even up until 2016 I would regularly not drink for weeks at a time. I dont have nightmares anymore, off an ssri, and so much more. Another one is knowing my children are observing me not drinking and hopefully that will rub off on them when they are adults. Was drinking 20 to 30 units per night, was beginning to take its toll after 30 years. I will be 10 months sober in 1 week. I only have maybe one a night or one at lunch on a sunday or after doing the mowing etc. 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). Int J Environ Res Public Health. And Yes! Then 2 and 3 months passed. And it doesnt take a home thats been destroyed to be built in 2 monthsthank you again for sharing just need encouragement now. I have been sober (alcohol & tranquilizers) for over 40 years, but today is THE critical day. Free and wonderfully filled with the right balance of science, inspiration and a tremendous community. Your email address will not be published. You can volunteer at a sober house as a sober companion or a sober coach to help others deal with their alcohol addiction. I am now at the three-month mark. Never a heavy drinker as such and abstaining during the week, I was tending in the middle of the Covid 19 restrictions, to let go on weekends a little too freely to the detriment of quality time with my Son and work around my old house. 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. I was an everyday drinker , 3-4 wines a night. >145\>95 My confidence has improved and clarity of purpose too. Would this be deemed a bit improvement in consumption. Im at 8 months. WebThe answer to this question is a no. I have high blood pressure but its normal again. Keep on the lookout for these triggers all the time to help you stay sober and keep away from alcohol and booze. almost no alcohol for soon 8 months now, with different health issues aside, im clearer in my head than ive been in years. The sense of guilt is not uncommon and affects everyone at some point. 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