7. 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. I have lost 15 pounds and I now get more of a reward from knowing Im healthier and the cravings have subsided. Continue using the strategies, tools and support team that has helped you get this far and dont hesitate to reach out for support when you need it to stay on track. john thats beautiful so happy for you and also the biggest encouragement Ive found thank you x. Pair this with spiking insulin levels that cause inflammation and youve got yourself a recipe for acne. Every day is a page. Journalling has helped a lot. Im done with alcohol. During this journey you will try lots of techniques, strategies and ways to change your relationship with alcohol. Im always battling with those extra ten pounds, but being sober hasnt made much of a difference for me in regards to my marriage, self esteem, confidence or motivation yet I still have daily acid reflux as well, something I thought would go away after maintaining the no alcohol lifestyle. 2007. Has been an interesting ride but my favourite result from being alcohol free has been the ability to do anything at anytime. For more details, see our Privacy Policy. You may have some or all of the following:Upset stomachLow appetiteHeadacheWeird heartbeatsSweatingShakiness (tremors) I use to think, 2 days yepee. After that time I saw the benefits, I have completed a year & I never want to go back. Very soon after that I stopped, and am now nearly 5 months with no drinking. But it was fun. I think it has got worse over the years. I started tapering in spring/summer 2020. A serious accident and surgery caused by my drinking was the decision maker for me. Still have the urge to grab a few brews on Friday and Saturday. Wishing you the best! The doctor told me my symptoms could all be from stress. I just need something else to replace it with. The 12 step program is a long term program and will help you be sober for a long time. 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. Im a 53yr old male who has been a heavy drinker for 30yrs so feel as if it was now or never. "Everything in moderation" is a pretty good rule to live by, especially where alcohol is concerned. 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 always knew I needed to stop drinking and never thought Id be able to. 6 Months Without Alcohol and Life is Beautiful In month five of not drinking alcohol, I knew I was a different person. I was drinking between 5-7 thousand calories per week! But here's the thing: although it may have initially helped me head to dreamland, that alcohol seriously disrupted my REM cycle. I was very very sick and was committed to a tough rehab unit. Im self employed. 4 months sober from alcohol and feeling great. Anyway, good for yall!!! Always good to reconsider your relationship with sugar as well. You may never have expected to get this far in your journey, but you have showed a great deal of commitment to get here. Started weight lifting again Ive almost always had a gym membership because I like the sauna and lifting weights. But 3 months in, my sleep is still shocking. God bless! Research also shows that some people experience an increased libido after reducing or quitting alcohol. Watched someone drink a bottle of wine in front of me last night. Brought up with an alcoholic mother. Alcohol is full of sugar or carbohydrates that turn into sugar. People that claim that wine and other alcoholic drinks enhances food flavor can stop lying. I wish you well. 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. thanks. Have you read This Naked Mind by Annie Grace? You can volunteer at a sober house as a sober companion or a sober coach to help others deal with their alcohol addiction. I drink a lot more water. 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. I was having 2 to 5 drinks a night, sometimes shots of liquor, sometimes very strong stout beers. Courage! I was tired of living my life so lost. After many failed attempts to start, I have now committed to giving up alcohol. Once you have stayed sober for six months you will have reduced to none of social paranoia anymore. Over the first 30 days, you will notice the weight going down naturally. Not too sweet, a little spicy, really excellent. I dont remember my dreams anymore. Closing in on month three and am also very proud of myself. When we got to 2.5 miles to turn around, wed have a beer first as a reward (negating the exercise). 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 have lost 30 lb and feel great. im Glad there is moderators checking comments. I do have high bloo pressure most likely due to drinking, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL 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. I just wanted to share that Ive felt all the benefits listed in this article and more. I cant wait to get to bed at night, when I used to stay up til 2:00 am.. Im also, in a negative environment Im trying to get out of (the reason I started drinking every day) most days have been easy for me not to drink, but today I am trying so hard not to drink, but I wont because I know Im 60 days closer to sobriety being a year. My hubby is proud of me, has really cut back his drinking, but hasnt quit. After Six Months: After half a year without drinking, you will really start to reap the rewards. Even up until 2016 I would regularly not drink for weeks at a time. I am doing The Alcohol Experiment with Annie Grace. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. You have to eat healthy sweet snacks. Adf.org.au. Verywell Mind's content is for informational and educational purposes only. I enjoyed reading all the experiences. I suppose that comes from not ever before having to deal with my own BULLSHITE. And as a 5' 2" woman, it was obvious that I'd gained weight in my stomach and lower back. I was not a heavy drinker nor an addict of any kind. Aha! One thing, for sure. But I really enjoy not drinking alcohol. I stopped drinking 3 months ago. I just recently have started to sleep better. He is the medical director at Alcohol Recovery Medicine. Neighborhoods, alcohol outlets and intimate partner violence: addressing research gaps in explanatory mechanisms. No drinking alcohol in just over 3 months. If you gain weight from drinking, you may start to see those pounds drop off. lets go week 4, All the very best to anyone out there who is struggling with alcohol, I know how difficult it is, you have it in you to be what ever and who ever you want to be. 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. Just watch out for those sugar cravings everyone is mentioning! I feel you on the weight loss thing! The pandemic hit and started beinge drinking for 3,4, even five days straight. It's not just the booze itself that racks up calories and contributes to weight gain (though each drink, whether it's light beer or a mixed drink, adds up to at least 100 to 110 calories, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine). 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. Alcohol paralyzes brain cells and prevents us from sense life and everything around us 2. Good luck to everyone! And once you become adapted to it, as your body adapts to everything, you will be unstoppable. water per day, and my fitbit shows my average resting heart rate has dropped from 69 to 57. Then one day I decided to stop. Then to none. Remember, your liver is one of the most forgiving organs we have, but it might not be so forgiving if you return to drinking. good luck to all its definitely worth it. Its important to recognise the small wins and keep an eye out for the inner critic that might downplay what youve done well. A lot of people use drinking as a way to induce sleep which is not healthy at all. But I started. When I was out, I'd down a couple of shots of Fireball, chase them with soda, and follow that up with a game of flip cup. 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. One week, well done, it goes on and on. For some its an easy choice and for others a painful one. Hence the patient is advised to stop drinking alcohol 24 hours before going to test. 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. Really encourging to read all the replies. [Updated 2021 Nov 13]. Work is also better as I am not as tired after lunch and i feel i can handle stress better. I am a everyday drinker for sleep. Learn to let go of this resentment and focus on forgiving yourself and moving on. Not being able to walk was the last straw. So I came here, and A recent study backs up those claims and showed that giving up drinking boosts your mental health too. Hi Ian, I found that I had a bit of a haze and some fatigue for weeks following my attempt to quit. As some of the areas above start to improve, it can result in an increase in your overall health and well-being. Sugar craving is through the roof. 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. I have a little social anxiety and it would alleviate that. I was ashamed of my drinking and felt ashamed the next morning by how many beers I had the day before. Instead, I found myself naturally reverting to my healthier habits. I am definitely brighter, but sleep is not till about 7am, even with going to bed at 11pm and taking tablets for sleeping. It has been more of a mental ride than physical. I stopped it all and never looked back. Good for you. Im 55. Two things that makes me stay sober, 1. I dont broadcast I dont want a drink, I just dont. I have been sober for a month now. It is not a diet. And it doesnt take a home thats been destroyed to be built in 2 monthsthank you again for sharing just need encouragement now. Make sure that you meditate at least 11 minutes a day. My BP is almost normal but its been 90 days of abstaining from use, regular exercise and eating cleaner than ever before. Also feeling like I have arthritis in my knees and hands. Im on calmer water now I do miss the buzz, I wont lie, but the after-booze fizzle isnt worth it. I have to say, I still have the desire to drink and need self dialogue, as well as, avoid triggers, daily. Just at 3 months. 10/10 would go AF again. Then a week passed,then 2,3 and finally 30 days sober. I just did my first Christmas and New Years in 25 year alcohol free. One day, after blood tests my Dr called me and said my liver results were badvery bad and I could have permanent liver damage.. and that I had developed diabetes type 2. I guess its a comfort and one that I know I need to change. These comments are indeed relatable!! My overall outlook on life has changed. It worked for me. 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. This all took place after work around 3 or 4 pm. These symptoms may begin anywhere from two to seven days after your last drink. Its so nice to read these comments from so many others that are in the same boat. I hope it works for you I am AF 50 days now and know Im an all or nothing personality. My healthier habits am doing the alcohol Experiment with Annie Grace I guess its a comfort and that. 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