Day 53 of being sober sleep is finally coming back feeling way more refreshed when I wake up. Hi- Ive been drinking wine almost every night of the week, 2-4 glasses a night. i wish everybody the best of luck on their journey to becoming alcohol free. Please know that you are helping this lurker.every. Nah, a beer every now and then is fine, you dont have to quit!. I do not know what to think. Three weeks AF, miserable want a drink every afternoon. By Professor David Nutt. in the evenings! I quite for 4 years when I stopped smoking so that I wouldnt have a weak moment. I need to find new ways to relax and destress without the instant mind numbing effects of alcohol. I originally quit for 2 weeks to get a little healthier for a family gathering. Heineken and Becks make really great ones and I was an IPA fan. Its incredible how long I have forgone it, but feel I am back on track for life now. What is a weekend? I realised I wasnt drinking out of grief anymore and was just drinking for the sake of drinking. Today just to see.. But this is not healthy for you and can cause a relapse. I guess its a comfort and one that I know I need to change. Hangovers, unfulfilled promises not to drink and embarrassment tend to lead to self loathing which has been a joy to shake off. I am really struggling. This is because alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, so when it's no longer in your system, your body has to adjust to the change. When I re-read this, I saw that it was a little too much unicorns and rainbows. You keep the pouring, glass-holding and drinking effect and it still has the beneficial compounds , resviritrol etc. I still have problems sleeping, like always, and its getting worse. TLDR: i have been reading forums and articles like are you an alcoholic? does 8 beers a day give you problems? s**t like this on the internet for as long as i can remember, just quit the booze. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved, Arlin Cuncic, MA, is the author of "Therapy in Focus: What to Expect from CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder" and "7 Weeks to Reduce Anxiety.". During this journey you will try lots of techniques, strategies and ways to change your relationship with alcohol. Im almost at 5 months myself and for the most part, most of the issues I had struggled with have disappeared. I can still socialize with friends and not feel guilty the next day. Highly recommend. Stop drinking gets your senses back (especially smell and taste). They impact our jobs, our social connections and ultimately the time we get to spend doing. I had attributed much of this to menopause but now I sleep a bit better, definitely have more clarity, more energy and have essentially replaced my drinking time with exercise. You will be (you) again. I was thinking clearer and I didnt get overwhelmed as easy. This is because alcohol is a depressant, so when it's no longer in your system, your body has more energy to work with. The changes have be amazing cognitively, emotionally and physically and I am grateful every day. Once you have reached six months of sobriety you will start to feel more comfortable with yourself but it can also lead to pink clouding. 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. It was incredibly difficult to leave alcohol behind physically and socially but, as time went on, I felt stronger, more clear-headed, healthier. And it was the worst rebound ever, I went at it like it was going out of fashion,,, Anyway, day 42. REM sleep) that you need to help your body de-stress, repair, and replenish itself for the upcoming day. Hi Camilla, I can relate. Thank you for this forum. Make sure that you meditate at least 11 minutes a day. If you're interested in cutting back on drinking, figuring out how to turn down a drink now will help you avoid awkward conversations later on, says Vanessa Kennedy, PhD, the director of psychology at Driftwood Recovery. Do it. Many of the benefits listed above such as improved memory and ability to focus and concentrate, will continue. I have a partner that still drinks daily and is reluctant to stop but I can see her consumption dwindling so a good sign. Brilliant description Elizabeth ! 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. I didnt like the dependency I had on drinking beer. same- no weight loss! . Ive lost weight and Look and feel much, much better. Ive been doing this for years and I really want to stop. If the wife needs fuel in her car or the kids need medication I can go out at anytime and do it. Im way less social though. If I feel like something special I grab a cold one of those and reward myself with that! Focus better Hi Buddy, you are an inspiration. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 October 2020]. Blamed lockdown & other factors. Working out everyday. But 3 months in, my sleep is still shocking. This is because alcohol can cause depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. Im also saving a lot of money because the beers I enjoy are stupidly expensive! Still tired, and really miss a Manhattan, but its just not worth it. Finally I started getting chest pains, my BP was crazy and I felt terrible. 7. 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. This happens when you start to feel that now that you have taken six months over you have achieved everything and there is nothing more for you to learn. One week in and Im pleasantly surprised not to have any withdrawal symptoms, and minimal cravings. You can volunteer at a sober house as a sober companion or a sober coach to help others deal with their alcohol addiction. Relationships between Age, Sex, Self-Esteem and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Use Amongst University Students. 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. Come with me!! Best to all. Thanks to god n mom . Its a con, and you have been railroaded and (you) arent that stupid. The first time I tried it took a couple weeks this time it took a couple months. When my inner child gets bratty and tries to tell me what to do, I can say STFU, you dont call the shots any more I do! Im now doing them more regularly, before I quit altogether. Ive not had a drink for only a week, but Im so impressed by the changes I see already that Im looking forward to how I feel in the months to come. It's common to feel anxious or irritable when you first give up alcohol. No maybe on the weekend or just for a couple of months. When you negotiate, you can fk with the rules and conditions. It shows how much alcohol ages you, and Im so happy about the difference in my appearance. 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. I am getting up off my backside and getting things done instead of wasting days in constant mediocrity of hungover-ness. The day before NYs Eve 21, I stopped drinking alcohol completely. Ma little over 3 months AF. 3 months in also. However, when you stop drinking, your risk of developing these diseases decreases. 1 month AF, longest period of my adult life ( 34). Would this be deemed a bit improvement in consumption. I started drinking at age 15. Its stubbornness is making me nervous af though, I am seeing my physician mid January for more kidney tests (so far so good, may be okay) and Ill have to ask him then. Read (or listen to) Allen Carrs How to Control Alcohol. I can relate to the othersDef feel mostly better. Ive always jogged or speedwalked on my lunch hour when at the office, but that changed while working from home, to my husband and I going on a 5 mile walk with 2 beers in a bag. ( weights.. squats.. abs.. walking.skipping) but Specifically a weighted hula hoop 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. Im back on the dry 14 days and determined to stay off it. The days seem sooo much longer. 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. Youre not alone in this. I just want to know will things get better.i I know im still early in recovery but I have good energy days and days i cant get up i and im not balanced. The gains are amazing. A lot of times people use alcohol as a coping mechanism. Finally, you may start to It took 2 months. Ive probably been drinking since the age of 13. You can do it Sue, If I did it so can you, Im a little more than 3 months AF and sleep is definitely better (as are my dreams) but I think the biggest plus here is that I wake everyday now able to breathe calmly and not feel like a failure for breaking my commitment the night before. My sleep. It is important to not bottle up your feelings and talk about them. Over the first 30 days, you will notice the weight going down naturally. 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. This is your life, and your body needs you to stand up for it. It sounds like its a tough time for you right now and we want you to know that there is support available. He called every day very lonely. SO GOOD! It was amazing how much better I felt. >145\>95 Highly recommended. Im 65; my bad drinking habits go all the way back to when I started college. 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 was a weekend binge drinker up until the shutdown. Id subsist on veggies and tofu in an attempt to make up for my late-night habits. 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. My time in the morning is not spent by a major hangover. 3 months in, no change at all, dont feel better , sleep quality much worse, Im more stressed and miserable tbh, everyone is different, you read so many positive ha ha stories how wonderful life is, time for a balancing opinion. The next day I stopped. (Spoiler alert: If you lose, you end up chugging beer. Chocolate is part of it, but dutch chocolate only. Reading daily. Yes, chocolate bullets & sorbet are my go to. You might even feel pressured and hopeless if you are not achieving your desired results but you have to remember that sobriety is a wonderful journey and will keep giving back. Happy New Year and good luck to everyone addressing their drinking in 2021. I have just started my AF journey because of cerebellum damage to my brain which the doctor thinks is alcohol related. Just watch out for those sugar cravings everyone is mentioning! Wish me luck! 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. Sleep has improved dramatically as well! By not drinking for 3 months, the levels of your white blood cells rise, which reduces the risk of getting sick. Now, after taking the time to look at the reasons behind my addiction, I feel more my authentic self than I have felt since I was a very young child. Take care. Sleep is something I had trouble with, no more. Never looking back to that poison. I had forgot what it was like to get into my hobbies and other goals all on hold. Husband is 100% better. I wish every one of you the bliss I am feeling now knowing i dont have cancer. Everything is true. I was drinking between 5-7 thousand calories per week! Because it feels so good. Im almost at 6 months. How serious your withdrawal symptoms are depends on how much, how long, and how often you imbibein addition to genetic factors. Fat causes inflammation and turns into many liver diseases. 55yrs old, proud of myself. Chocolate consumption went through the roof. This goes even to the elite, as we now see with the parties in Downing Street. I drink non alcoholic beer. Stop counting. Go dance, have the conversations and recall everything the next day without the hangover. Good luck to all . So, giving up alcohol can help you to avoid these potentially deadly diseases. Overwhelming smugness is another side effect which I have to keep in check. It wasnt as hard as I thought it would be. Well, since March 2020, I continued this schedule, minus the lunch hour drinking because Im back at the office. My blood pressure has dramatically gone down, ive lost 20 lbs. He was loved by so many. Lost 18lbs in the first 4 weeks. My biggest concern is I dont know if I can ever go back to just social drinking. A huge decrease in anxiety. I read how to detox at home snd did it without telling my husband or 3 sons. 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. 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. The first few months of sobriety might come with depression. I spent months lamenting the damage it looks like I did. Now that I know this I nip things in the bud as soon as I recognise this effect starting to manifest. That was 9 months ago and looking back it was the best decision I have ever made. 3 months and counting, i had to quit due to alcohol related pancreatitis. Initially wanted to target 40 days, but now considering a much longer period. Firstly, thank you Alyssa Sterry. 2010;7(3):799-813. doi:10.3390/ijerph7030799, By Arlin Cuncic WebNew years resolution 2 out of 6 months down. I get a sugar rush just thinking about it. 3 months on going without a drop of alcohol. Im a much cleaner and clearer performer, and Im having way more fun than before. It seems to be subsiding. Beach equipment is provided during the Beach facilitys hours of operation. Quitting drinking as well as smoking cigarettes 9 months ago, all benefits everyone has mentioned, but I sure have seen more money in pockets. 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. I am three years and three months sober. Along with anxiety and irritability, you may also experience mood swings when you give up alcohol. I have almost reversed my diabetes and my liver is back to normal. After 8 days in, the improvement in quality of day tie alertness is dramatic as well as far better sleep quality. For people who have experienced weight gain due to drinking excess alcohol, weight loss may be part of the AF (alcohol-free) experience. 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. Every time I have gone AF Ive had terrible sleeps for the first week then I have the greatest and deepest sleeps ever. Occasionally, I just awkwardly sipped it because I didnt want to say no and have to explain why. Ive been a heavy drinker 30+ years. Some studies have shown that upping your alcohol intake over time may put you at risk for long-term weight gain, though more research is needed on this. Did 3 rehabs, hospital, groups before doing it on my own. Now, to exorcise the sugar junkie . Rather, I feel like it actually helps me have a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and my body. I finally decided to quit and drink NA beers. This is when the detox process begins. 28 days in to what I now believe will be my freedom. Not good. Aha! 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. For a while I had to search for words to finish a simple sentence. When I stopped drinking for the first 4 months all I thought & dreamed about was having a drink. Its absolutely brilliant. Badly and very slowly. It does wonders, after my first few weeks ,felt like there was a drink waiting at the end of each week, each month. Subsequently, they questioned my alcohol intake and I decided that day I had to come clean with myself, partner and family members. If you gain weight from drinking, you may start to see those pounds drop off. Bonus: I had no reason to mow down junk food after a night out or starve myself during the day. Im going to keep travelling this path. Had been binge drinking for almost 2 decades although i have always been sports oriented. In mild cases these will resolve by day two or three, but in more severe cases, these symptoms may be more severe (seizures, hallucinations, delirium, etc.) First time on this website and really enjoyed reading comments from everyone. If you're one of these individuals, you may have decided that it's time to quit drinking. I get bored, so I do more housework & healthy cooking. Money,life,etc. thanks. Watched someone drink a bottle of wine in front of me last night. After many failed attempts to start, I have now committed to giving up alcohol. Age 50 is when I had the sudden wake up call; decided that Id never drink again and told my husband of 6 years that he had to stop as well. Hi Rita Im 2 months clean today went into rehab April 2.had a very scary withdrawal in the hospital I was near death caused by lactic acidosis scary scary. My heart aches for his mom. My doctor says it may start to come off around 6 month period when I am no longer replacing alcohol with popsicles! Itchy all over before. 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. I am ready sleeping better, waking up with more energy, and more confidence to do different things, also more able to manage complex emotions in relationships with myself and others, I know Im saving money, and experience less age related pain reducing alcohol is the best thing Ive done this year. I would also go through 2 packs of cigs. Just being real. Have been AF for 5 months now, never thought that I would be able to do it. Have not had alcohol for 6 weeks and lost another 5 lbs in 2 weeks. The first 6 months to an year of sober living is going to be challenging and will test your patience at a lot of points. I know exactly what you mean Aaron. Wine is my poison. Alcohol Withdrawal. And it doesnt take a home thats been destroyed to be built in 2 monthsthank you again for sharing just need encouragement now. AND YOU CAN HAVE AS MANY AS YOU WANT. Out of curiosity, of those of you whove experienced BP improvement, if you dont mind, what was it when you quit? I have started taking 5 HTP, which was recommended in the book, alcohol lied to me it boosts serotonin, which was previously boosted by alcohol. I wake up an hour earlier than I used to NOT TIRED and not hungover! Dont expect these great things though. Nothing will make me return to alcohol. But I really didnt think could do it. I thought this would subside but its only become worse. I have always been very fit, eat healthy and love the gym. Current fave: NA lite ginger beer with a splash of cranberry and fresh lime. Im hoping to avoid meds is why Im asking. Im fitter from being able to walk and cycle more often and further without fading and I know deep within that Im far more contented than I have been for a long time. Literally everyday 12 beers no worries!!!. . I feel so much better, mentally and physically and Ive lost 45lbs!! Goodman GD, Kaufman J, Day D, et al. It might mean the ability to get up earlier and get more done in the day. smh. But you might also experience what's called "hang-xiety," or anxious feelings that are experienced as part of a hangover, says Dr. Peterson. Things I normally wouldnt spend the money on but since I wasnt buying alcohol I was saving money. I definitely feel this as well. Alan completed a postgraduate degree in social work from Columbia University in New York City and is a licensed clinical social worker in FL, NJ, NC and SC. 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. Addiction comes in many forms and I am sure I will relapse, hell im 4 beer in now. Thanks for this article. Thank you everybody for your posts. It will be difficult to sleep without your usual coping mechanism and you will have a lot of sleepless nights. I woke up the next day feeling sluggish and disappointed but with perspective I made the right decision, I too started a carb binge but joined the gym a couple weeks ago and started counting macros, amazed to see that Ive underwater for years but still put on weight with empty calories. I was never one to get up in the morning and drink but every evening without fail. Needless to say, I wasnt taking shots and drinking jungle juice with my mom and little sister. They did dialysis and tried to save him. My anxiety was through the roof and my face was puffy and ugh, I felt awful but didnt even know it. Guess Im a bit slow , It is inspiring to see so many comments of success I would be celebrating 4 weeks today but I had a relapse celebrating a little food fortune.. And don't worry about offending others while saying no. I mean they have a sixth grade education and have never heard the word scholarly. When will i feel my happy self again ? When you stop drinking, symptoms of alcohol withdrawing may pop up as early as six hours after the last drink. more energetic and positive. Now at 150 days in my sugar cravings have gone way down and Im now craving healthier choices so hopefully 6 month mark for me too haha. It can increase the percentage of liver fat and cause it to function abnormally. peripheral neuropathy, im fighting it myself I think. Wasnt even 50. This helps a lot to get back into the society and improve relationships with friends and at work. I am confident she will consume less over time because of me. June 12th,19 days in, sleeping better, eating better , just finding things to do, thanks all. However, Ive been battling with darkness under my eyes for years and Ive just recently noticed that the darkness is fading! New addiction seems to be coffee. And yes, THE CHOCOLATE consumption was through the roof! I managed to walk out of icu and leave drinking behind me. And its not just the quality of food that affects your weight but the quantity youre taking in, especially if you didnt start off the evening with a hearty meal. I had a very boozy few years, always social. Take care of yourself, for sure!! And once you become adapted to it, as your body adapts to everything, you will be unstoppable. Im not experiencing all the gains I hoped for but I wouldnt have been classed a heavy drinker in the first place; I was consuming an average of about 20 units a week. Stool related to nail bed changes? good luck to all its definitely worth it. This article was the first one I read about becoming alcohol free because I wasnt sure I could. I have rheumatoid arthritis and I am in remission for the first time in after 10 years. One of the most common side effects of giving up alcohol is insomnia.This is because alcohol acts as a sedative, so when it's no longer in your system, you may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. This February will make 1 year sober. Every morning when I open my eyes now, I feel gleeful that I made it another day. Not sleeping any better then normal. This February will be 12 months alcohol free af, I hope you can help me give some idea Ive had the shakes and was drinking so much my blood pressure was so high I was hospitalized 2x I have stopped drinking 2 months now goofed-up on 3 ipa at a Christmas party which I didnt want to go I feel worse now than when I was drinking many ipas. I didnt know why the website was named hello Sunday morning, until last weekend when I was laying in bed last Sunday morning and was enjoying another morning not hung over and miserable. I like my ability to act and think with clear intention. As your body adjusts to a lack of alcohol, your blood pressure will likely drop and your liver will heal from any effects of heavy or binge drinking, says Dr. Peterson. But one day at a time right . No changes. Which is why it is important to stay alert and keep track of all your triggers that might lead to a relapse. Its still a journey I am on, but now my outlook is, I know what I Accomplished and my struggles as an alcoholic. Im a 53yr old male who has been a heavy drinker for 30yrs so feel as if it was now or never. I was very very sick and was committed to a tough rehab unit. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For the past five years, Ive tried to keep my drinks to fewer than 7 a day. I felt good too. A recent study backs up those claims and showed that giving up drinking boosts your mental health too. Im in my 60s Ive tried quitting three times before. The effect of a reduction in alcohol consumption on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Then a week passed,then 2,3 and finally 30 days sober. The enzyme that helps metabolize the alcohol wasnt fairing well. Im a professional musician, and my performing has taken a huge leap upwards. Im much more myself staying away from alcohol than when drinking. My husband still drinks everyday but for me the benefits outweigh the initial buzz feeling. After getting sober, I didnt jump back into lifting weights but I did within a few years. Find a charity that you would like to support and volunteer there for a day or weekend. It was hard to limit at first, but now it just feels normal and Im not thinking about booze all the time. Since quitting. Anyone struggling with the thought of stopping its ok, just try a day, then a week, then a month, then 3. One of the surprising side effects of giving up alcohol is that your skin may start to look better. More focused and determined during my career journey. May be worth finding a good naturopath to get things in order. Trying to get through another 3. Its ok to make your own path and, where possible, be patient with the process. Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, is a nutritionist who has worked with many women in weight management. 8 months of kicking that lie out of my life and Ill never look back. 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 so much. Im 62 and have been a heavy drinker for well over 20 years. Does tapering work and will you have a seizure? My health was at high risk for stroke or heart attack. It was hard, very hardbut I did it . Even though its only 3 weeks, I feel so much better, constipation is slowly getting better now I have bough tablets from the pharmacy. Reading these comments is reassuring. Its personal, private, and powerful. I find that one drink doesnt keep me from making healthy decisionsand its much easier to stop after one than after two or three. I have been sober for 30 days. Increased libido. 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