Courage! Over the covid year things spiraled quickly for me. This last week was my first attempt to get help and now Im waiting for my counseling and doctor appointments. I have been sober (alcohol & tranquilizers) for over 40 years, but today is THE critical day. Jennifer I also did 4.5 months last year and then went back on it. Experts say "hanxiety" is a real thing. Its deep and can be hard to tap into but have faith its there waiting to grow. Thank you. Im so thankful and humble to have reached this milestone. So while we might feel relaxed after a drink, in the long run alcohol has an impact on mental health and can contribute to feelings of depression and anxiety, and make stress harder to deal with. Inflammatory issues such as arthritic hands & feet feel Im not a Dr so dont take this as medical advice but have read some vitamin/mineral deficiencies can cause nail defects. Alcohol is so destructive, you get caught up in cycle, but you can break it. 2 weeks for me. Always good to reconsider your relationship with sugar as well. A really helpful article, thank you. Chocolate consumption went through the roof. Im 62 and have been a heavy drinker for well over 20 years. My sister has cirrhosis and is having a difficult time financially because of thatand she has been drinking every day for almost 50 years. I want to love myself again and hopefully another. It can produce a sense of euphoria and decrease a persons inhibition. Dont let drinking do it to you like it did in the past, alcohol runs your brain cause it was use to it. These stories on sobriety are uplifting to say the least., How is it going are you still alcohol free. I have a work party next month and im taking the car because i aint drinking and dont want to ruin how good it feels not to drink. Indegestion. Love getting up in the mornings and feeling human and not hung over. Alcoholic drinks affect the gastrointestinal tract first, before the rest of the body. Remember that everyones experience is different and you might not see the same changes for yourself at the same time as others. Now my cravings are 100% gone. not bothered about sleep etc that is an added bonus on top of the chance to live. The benefits are incredible. These comments are indeed relatable!! Thank you. Im 1 month and Ill quit with the ice cream but my chocolate has thc so.. I only have maybe one a night or one at lunch on a sunday or after doing the mowing etc. I never thought I would be this person or writing this, but if you are me 4 months ago and reading this I promise its possible and so worth it to abstain. I sure crave a sweet though but i dont overindulge but the craving for sugar is there. I cant ask for more than that . I owe it a lot to them, because of them I get Other Effects of Quitting Alcohol. My relationship with my Thank you for this information it has been extremely informative and helpful. A phrase I like to say is nothing good comes from alcohol. Have you had any doctor visits, lab tests or x-rays since then? Planned my life around it. He was doing really good. It has been 9 months of no alcohol and it hasnt been easy. 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. WOW hallelujah moment. Havent had a drink in over 3 months, but started eating chocolate after dinner and havent lost any weight. Some days I have to force myself to eat. Not crazy but for me 5-6 cups per day is a fix that helps and sleep is less but very deep (5-6hrs). That "wisdom" you got from your friend Sandra - whose research was largely via Google University and significant "field testing" at the local bar - is memorable, but chances are that it's more myth than truth. 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. to keep my family! Maybe after a year i might see all these real benefits. My appetite decreased dramatically. Im glad to have found this site. I noticed a person had mentioned that their chocolate consumption went through the roof, I had a similar thing but mine was ice cream . Anyone struggling with the thought of stopping its ok, just try a day, then a week, then a month, then 3. Hi Buddy, you are an inspiration. I have also experienced the craving of sweets that others have mentioned which in moderation hasnt been too bad for my weight. About 2 years ago I relayed my query to my GP and he told me to not take it so seriously. If youre partial to a drink or two, you will love the results of a recent study; researchers have found that a low intake of alcohol may help to cleanse the brain. But after being gone 13 months she served him papers. Hello Sunday Morning!!!! Hangover free days, utter joy. Also feeling like I have arthritis in my knees and hands. Within a few months I was back to 8-9 drinks a night every night. Alcohol is full of sugar or carbohydrates that turn into sugar. I have been reading this sites comments every night to help me not drink. For people who have experienced weight gain due to drinking excess alcohol, weight loss may be part of the AF (alcohol-free) experience. Good luck, So happy to see I am not the only Milo addict here nowI am 6 days AF today and acquiring a good taste for Milo , 2 months and feeling a lot better. Feeling better about myself. Skin clearer. I have dozens of different teas snd I have replaced my vodka addiction with a tea one lol. Then I started drinking every day after work. 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 i had my BP done on Monday this week which was very worryingly and i knew i had to do something pronto. I drank nearly every day previously some wine each day. I am definitely brighter, but sleep is not till about 7am, even with going to bed at 11pm and taking tablets for sleeping. Sugar cravings insane, NO good sleep, headaches, BUT I realise Ibhavd to be patient, Ive been drinking for loooong. But, simple truth is, its no way to live. Your worries and problems are still there, they still need to be dealt with, but with a clear head and guilt free mind are easier. As a certified health coach and yoga instructor, Sandra has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fields of health and wellness. Increased quality of sleep can have some positive effects for many people. When will i feel my happy self again ? Im a much cleaner and clearer performer, and Im having way more fun than before. Been told it might be that, but im going to prove the doctors wrong. Almost had that habit changing first drink many times didnt and always reminded my self in the morning the power of discipline. Loved your article, thank you for your inspiration & support! Hangovers, unfulfilled promises not to drink and embarrassment tend to lead to self loathing which has been a joy to shake off. Im sure you have fatty liver, just as I do. Take care. Roerecke, M., Kaczorowski, J., Tobe, S., Gmel, G., Hasan, O. and Rehm, J., 2017. I have never eaten sweets, now thats all I want. I have always been very fit, eat healthy and love the gym. big improvement that last post should read. My coffee intake also increased with half teaspoon of sugar in a mug, low fat milk. I still love the taste of a good beer, so I often have ONE (just one) on Friday or Saturday nights. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), binge drinking is when someone has a pattern of drinking enough alcohol to bring their blood alcohol. good luck to all its definitely worth it. 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. but felt absolutely wonderful. It tastes like beer, no booze. Not good. Hi, this feels very strange,, I dont do social media so never get involved in chats. I suppose that comes from not ever before having to deal with my own BULLSHITE. Ive carried alot of anxiety over the Blood Pressure bit which was over 145/95 consistently in November. Heavy drinking is a major cause of preventable death in most countries. The sweet cravings have gone thru the roof. I reckon I have saved around 75 per month so far also. 2020. I do have high bloo pressure most likely due to drinking, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 66 days Alcohol free and feel a whole lot better,my aim is to do one year!! In fact, alcohols effects can be similar to those of antianxiety medications. Once the full 12 months is up I am really looking forward to cracking that Westmalle Tripel and enjoying the beautiful taste. Realised that food might not be the only pleasure in the world. 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. Do not be the person in the corner. For some, they find that meditation, reading or other activities such as a pottery class, become more possible. Your positive energy will infect those closest to you and protect you from the darkness that will always lurk somewhere waiting. 7 nights a week. To have a drink now would feel strange and wrong. Not really feeling it though. Im less anxious and sleeping so much better. Felt no problem up to a week ago. Earlier this year I managed 4 1/2 months AF. My relationships with family, friends, and my girlfriend is so much better. Nov 28th was my last sip and throughout December and parts of January things were off mentally and physically. I suppose over the last few years Ive drunk most days. I can relate to the othersDef feel mostly better. You decide what the genre is , haI agree with the chocolate consumption and everything else..Im at 3 months. I have just hit the one month into my three. I feel better. I have the sugar craving, which is fine, but every evening I reach for a glass of zero alcohol wine and I reckon Ive still got a habit. Stay strong! 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. Good luck to all. Its not a hard no forever, but right now Im thinking 2 years is a good number to shoot for. I only had one surprise. I drank A LOT of those drinks but after a couple months it got easier and easier. 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. 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. Great, fun, supportive people, but heavy drinkers. Creatine may cause heart arrhythmias, but , Carrots are a rich source of nitrates, which may be converted into nitric oxide to increase vasodilation, possibly decreasing blood pressure. A hangover is when you have unpleasant physical and mental symptoms after drinking too much alcohol. 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. A big problem is boredom, especially during the dark winter months. At first, my anxiety was through the roof. Good luck to all on this journey! 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. Skin looks fresh, sleeping like a baby + feel back in control. Looking forward to 3 months and trying to reduce chocolate a tea consumption. Im about the same in use and desire to change. What is the , It raises the risk for heart disease, cancer, liver damage, and stroke. I wish everyone Good Luck and Peace in their lives. I am on day 78. 1 Day One For many, the first day of abstinence usually follows a day of very heavy alcohol consumptioneither a binge or a multi-day bender. During lockdown my drinking increased massively. I really enjoy it but i was what made me feel happy. Turns out, hangover shakes may be the result of the same changes in your nervous system that contribute . The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I too had a big addiction to wine. Alcohol paralyzes brain cells and prevents us from sense life and everything around us 2. I chose to live and watch my granddaughter grow up. This can lead to withdrawal symptoms, including anxiety, tremors, sweating, and nausea. Hello all, Ive been sober since mid March and Im curious as to what this smugness is about and how if manifest its self? There is a great book called Godspeed by Casey Legler. Alcohol intolerance can cause immediate, uncomfortable reactions after you drink alcohol. Then to none. in january 2022 i was admitted to hospital with ascites and a belly being the size or a full term pregnancy due fo fluid build up bearing in mind i am a slight 8/12 stone.. the agony was indescribable. 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. November I pulled the BP monitor out regularly over 140/95, scared me a lot. I love this and I sure do relate to the overwhelming smugness of which you speak! I tried dry January a few years ago, and succeeded. An amazing feeling of confidence, accomplishment, and FREEDOM. I never intended to completely stop but now Im not so sure. Hello, Im 3 months AF in a few days. Ive struggled through dry months. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. HEALTH Ask 100 different people, "how do you feel better after a night of drinking?", and you're likely to hear 100 different answers. Stop counting. Or you could end up powering through . I hope I never drink again, THANKYOU Annie Grace. Lots of love. Hi- Ive been drinking wine almost every night of the week, 2-4 glasses a night. I was very very sick and was committed to a tough rehab unit. Even up until 2016 I would regularly not drink for weeks at a time. So I just replaced it with yummy drinks. i wish everybody the best of luck on their journey to becoming alcohol free. I have been sober for a month now. My doctor says it may start to come off around 6 month period when I am no longer replacing alcohol with popsicles! One day at a time turns into one month at a time rather quickly and it gets easier with time. I have been experiencing horrific night terrors did anyone experience the same? Very encouraging to read the messages here and know it can be done. So as of todays date I have been sober for 192 days. I have lost 12 kgs. Oh and I lost 8 pounds so far!!! Thanks for the article! Drinking alcohol can make you throw up because vomiting is your body's response to the excess toxins from the alcohol. And yes, THE CHOCOLATE consumption was through the roof! One night I was laying in bed snd I thought, Im going to die if I dont stop. 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. Short- and Longer-Term Benefits of Temporary Alcohol Abstinence During Dry January Are Not Also Observed Among Adult Drinkers in the General Population: Prospective Cohort Study. Plus, I feel more at peace. Im 65; my bad drinking habits go all the way back to when I started college. This is the time that withdrawal symptoms such as urges, cravings and thoughts around alcohol can start to reduce as well and become much more manageable. Lead by example and dont do it for anyone else. SO GOOD! Sober for one and half months. Ive previously done 4 week AF periods and always feel good. 3 years sober ! My overall outlook on life has changed. I dont have nightmares anymore, off an ssri, and so much more. Great job though! Current fave: NA lite ginger beer with a splash of cranberry and fresh lime. Nitric oxide is a gas we make , Blood: THC from edibles can be detected for 3 to 4 days in blood. And I hope to be able to do day 43, and thats how I manage my challenge, I hope and pray for anyone who needs it and wish you well, be safe and stay strong. Now, Im spending a lot more time with family and friends and taking up hobbies Ive always wanted to do but would always put off. Im so excited and optimistic about my future for the first time in years! Nothing will make me return to alcohol. I read that the neuropathy may never resolve, and that breaks my heart and scares me for what I have done to myself. Kate I hope you are having good luck with your reduced alcohol consumption. 1 months totally free going for 2 months. Not sure what to do. I replaced it with sweets. A bottle a night of red wine slowly became almost 2 bottles everyday. Also, does having the occasional (one beer a month) subvert the benefits of what you outlined in your article? Working out 1hr + 6 days week lifting and cardio. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. For the alcoholic, this has got to be the absolute least compelling rambling of benefits ever written. For some its an easy choice and for others a painful one. of sobriety. Im having much less anxiety, and the anxiety is easier to calm down. My bp and weight loss good. Coffee and tons of water. I wake up restored and ready for another sober day. In the end to stop drinking must come from me and not from anyone else. Once quit for 6 years and got bored with it. Ive been a heavy drinker 30+ years. Ive never felt compelled to drink when alone, but have used it has a social lubricant for most of my adult life. I found that I was creating situations where I was becoming angry, stressed and resentful of othersI eventually realised that this was alcohols way of saying youre the victim, you deserve a drink just for having to cope with these people etc.. I know what you mean. So I came here, and Then I started to see a jump. But a word of caution about just the one glass it doesnt work for most people. Met my wife and figured Id stop, I didnt. Did 3 rehabs, hospital, groups before doing it on my own. I hope continued better treatment of my body fully normalizes the BP but I will continue to trim down which will also help. I hope it works for you I am AF 50 days now and know Im an all or nothing personality. 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! Research shows that one month in, some people start to feel a sense of achievement and control over their relationship with alcohol (O de Visser & Piper, 2020). My head is still in a fog which it has been for years. I am 2 months sober i became an alcoholic in just 1 year drinking 1 handle of vodka a day. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. After one week, I was surprised how good it felt, so I tried Dry January. I exercise regularly, walk the dog, remember appointments. I feel good, healthy all the exercise and good eating has me in the best shape Ive been in for sometime and so Im pretty confident with a shirt off again lol. Alcoholic gastritis is caused by drinking too much, too often. I dont really miss it, but my marriage is still shaky, daily acid reflux, no weight loss due to a surprising ice cream addiction , still unmotivated. 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). I highly recommend the AF or AR (alcohol-reduced) life to anyone! Done a 90 day break. You can beat this thing and when you do, your body can forgive you. Best to all. More creative on many levels. They got him to the hospital. 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. During Covid, golf was our oasis, take off the masks, breath the fresh air and have a beer and a small sense of normalcy. But 3 months in, my sleep is still shocking. Includes loss of 20 years of psychiatry due to PTSD from childhood. I began to see my flesh as a rabid dog (similar symptoms). My time in the morning is not spent by a major hangover. I am still fun to be around the drink did not make me funny/fun I did! It is easy to stop, but hard to quit 4ever when you are single. Stepping into month 5 and I am feeling great. If you find that one aspect from that list is still something youre struggling with, such as sleep or lack of mental clarity, we encourage you to seek medical support to see if there are other things in your life affecting that part of your health. Lack of sleep, low mood, no energy I have every possible side effect how can you possibly feel better from not drinking it.. Because of these internal changes, relationships often improve or become more possible. However, I believe Ive had it simpler than many of you so I just want to extend my congratulations and my best wishes. I was an everyday drinker, a beer (or so!) Youve made it to 6 months! 9 My emotions are more stable without alcohol. Signs of an impending seizure include tremors, increased blood pressure, overactive reflexes, and high temperature and pulse. I feel clear and optimistic for the first time in 20+ years. People think I dont know what a drinking problem is but as you say everyone is different. I am single and do not have a family of my own. At 32 years old living a live large die even larger attitude, a sudden onset of gastro intestinal difficulties(severe) had me scared s**tless, (pun not intended) there were alot of s**t,blood, bile and other bodily fluids foaming out of me. I am three years and three months sober. For the past five years, Ive tried to keep my drinks to fewer than 7 a day. Whiskey contains fewer calories compared to other alcohols and has no carbohydrates or sugar. I mainly eat whole foods; I dont eat crap. It does wonders, after my first few weeks ,felt like there was a drink waiting at the end of each week, each month. Nothing changed unless you look closer at the can. Im 6 months sober now and feel great . I would also go through 2 packs of cigs. I laughed I went over my former wine buddys house today and we went for ice cream. Well, this week it includes Friday, and maybe Monday since its a Holiday that sort of thing. had my colonoscopy last night and it was clean:). It has been more of a mental ride than physical. By Professor David Nutt. Remember, your liver is one of the most forgiving organs we have, but it might not be so forgiving if you return to drinking. My happiness. I will do anything. I wish every one of you the bliss I am feeling now knowing i dont have cancer. I have been sober for 30 days. My confidence has improved and clarity of purpose too. Ha, same here. It just all of a sudden happened. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 4 months sober from alcohol and feeling great. Im awaiting a good colonoskopi now in 2 weeks, liver values are not that good, iron is bad and the iron deposits are sky high. but I fell for that the last time on day 10 AF. Out of curiosity, of those of you whove experienced BP improvement, if you dont mind, what was it when you quit? The first time I tried it took a couple weeks this time it took a couple months. I am 3 months AF this week. I just lost my nephew from vodka. Im 3 months in. Worried about the weekend coming up. Im feeling a lot better now but I still have some ways to go I think. Im a 39 year old male. I hope it goes away soon. 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. Sadly no weight reduction. This pandemic really helped me. I no longer have to worry about this, its utterly life changing and it changes how you as a person view yourself, which is the most important thing. I found strawberries and watermelon very helpful for the sugar cravings. Sleep, libido,depression, anxiety and self worth aswell not to mention a sence of general well being. Ive spent nearly 40 years drinking. The only way to prevent these uncomfortable reactions is to avoid alcohol. The Democrats have you brainwashed. Once you experience that, you my friend are a winner. After a decade or more of nightly red wine consumption that culminated in two bottles a night, I am trying to stop, or at least cut it in half or less. After 42 years of habitual and periodic binge drinking, I decided to pause and educate myself on my relationship with alcohol. Now I dont even care to do that. Increasing self esteem and confidence. I had 2 mini strokes during the month of August. He cut way done on drinking hoping they would come back. I feel good. Abstaining for 12 months is a massive achievement so celebrate your success whatever it may look like. I will have a blood test to find out in the near future. Firstly, thank you Alyssa Sterry. I took a hard look at why I was now eating ice cream every night when I hadnt before and realized I was now replacing the relaxing/rewarding experience I received from alcohol with ice cream. Decided last Wed to go to my doctor + get treated for past PTSD from trauma + head on car crash. Sugar craving is through the roof. Why it happens. I am two months in and feel better. i now cringe at the thought of vodka but I genuinely like the taste of beer so I have been drinking the 0 alcohol beer. I to have a chocolate crave. If not I would suggest that you go for an exam ..just to be on the safe side. Journalling has helped a lot. Thanks for this article. Sounds sad, I am counting days. . Moderate drinking seems to be good for the heart and circulatory system, and probably protects against type 2 diabetes and gallstones. I had gone carefree for two years until my PCP had concern about my liver studies. Youre not alone in this. 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