Im just bored. Sadly this time the great sleeps havent happened. Stay strong! Journal of alcohol and drug education. It can increase the percentage of liver fat and cause it to function abnormally. This is what you can expect if you quit drinking for a while. Focus better The benefits are incredible. It has caused me to do and say things that have fractured my family unit. Its been since Feb.11 2021 since I had a drink. I cant tell you how glad I am that I took that step that day. I cant tell you how inspirational these comments and stories are. it worked for me. Im inspired to start again. And as a 5' 2" woman, it was obvious that I'd gained weight in my stomach and lower back. I was looking up what happens to your body when your alcohol free for 52 days . I mean, Im of Swiss decent so naturally I eat chocolate every day but not THAT MUCH. Its pretty clear that the person who wrote this does not know what the phuck they are talking about. Done a 90 day break. This is great for those who want to maintain their weight and/or start cutting fat. My sister has cirrhosis and is having a difficult time financially because of thatand she has been drinking every day for almost 50 years. This article was the first one I read about becoming alcohol free because I wasnt sure I could. Brew Dog do great AF beers, you cannot tell they dont contain alcahol. 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. Thank you for telling me about the chocolate craving. Im feeling a lot better now but I still have some ways to go I think. I think a lot of us picked up alcohol in our teens, when we were supposed to be learning how to socialize without drinking, we instead did drink and it became the crutch. 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. Not unimportant in corona times. Watched someone drink a bottle of wine in front of me last night. Relationships are healthier, friends are closer (those that stayed and supported rather than the ones that judged and left). Koob GF. Finally, you may start to experience a boost in your overall mood and a less intense experience of anxiety or depression. Stay strong yall. A big problem is boredom, especially during the dark winter months. Over the covid year things spiraled quickly for me. I noticed that the darkness under my eyes has significantly reduced, my memory has improved, and aside from these new ice cream/ chocolate cravings, it is not helping with any weight loss. Now, to exorcise the sugar junkie . I miss beer quite a bit, but I like my new lifestyle a bit more. He was loved by so many. Hello Blue Bamboo, They everywhere in australia now. I always knew I needed to stop drinking and never thought Id be able to. Your liver gets a nice holiday at this stage and it doesnt need to work quite as hard to keep you healthy. Reading daily. Youve also reduced your overall risk of having an injury or accident (Alcohol & Drug Foundation, 2020). Ive complained for a long time about a fear of premature death. And since I was hungover and bloated from junk food, those workouts felt pretty crappy. I read how to detox at home snd did it without telling my husband or 3 sons. I am a Christian and god has helped me. Addiction comes in many forms and I am sure I will relapse, hell im 4 beer in now. Sleep is something I had trouble with, no more. Alcohol can cause problems in relationships, such as conflicts, communication problems, and trust issues. . For me everyday I say to myself, today really isnt a good day to drink. (I did have one small shot of tequila a few weeks ago, and found the taste almost disgusting, fortunately.) Id tried before but Ive never been as successful as I have been this time. The cravings, they get less powerful and less often but still come, at least for me. Another one is knowing my children are observing me not drinking and hopefully that will rub off on them when they are adults. I guess I was just obese and cutting all those calories made a huge difference. That was the point I knew I had to do somethingso I stopped drinking. What I did was replace doing this with different things like kombuchas, coconut waters iced teas always stocked in my fridge. Once again, well done bro. Im totally smug also, I have to keep it in check. 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. I notice I am always forgetting and putting things away in the wrong place but i catch myself and get anxiety a frustrated. Its a mindset and yes you should and can do it. Sleep is amazing, health is amazing, and I am down 27 lbs. I do more running now and my family life is so much better best thing I ever did !! But the last six months are easily noticeable. 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. I have a partner that still drinks daily and is reluctant to stop but I can see her consumption dwindling so a good sign. My only concern at this point is a stubborn BP that has started to peak again. You can opt-out at any time. 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. If alcahol is controlling you and you need to change it, plan ahead, write it all down, do some research and be kind to yourself. Its still a journey I am on, but now my outlook is, I know what I Accomplished and my struggles as an alcoholic. Making a choice to reduce your alcohol intake or quit drinking is another one of these life choices. Next its the 60 pounds I gained since 2016 Ok so Ive posted many times about my road. I have learned so much. Alcohol and food intake. It is nice to read all the comments and be able to relate. Anyone a daily drinker but liver is good? After many failed attempts to start, I have now committed to giving up alcohol. Surprisingly, I didnt notice substantial changes after I cut down my alcohol consumption by 50-75%. Will build a schedule around it Haha. People think I dont know what a drinking problem is but as you say everyone is different. , Hi Still, my stools are badly pale (light grey, pale yellow, sandy color), muddy or spongy looking. but felt absolutely wonderful. Still have the urge to grab a few brews on Friday and Saturday. 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. I know what you mean. Better health all around. Check out the Daybreak app to connect with others who may be going through a similar experience or reach out to a health professional such as GP. Feeling physically good but mentally, I have never been so drained. 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. 7. 7 nights a week. It started to improve rather quickly when I decided to stop playin but it wasnt like normal right away. And yes I do have ice cream before bed but others are noticing the weight loss and complimenting. Talk about vague, unexciting, and un-motivating. Good luck to all on this journey! As time passes by you will notice healthy changes in your emotions, and with the help of therapy and counseling youll feel less and less depressed and mood swings. I have been drinking most of my life, my 30s and early 40s were destroyed by my drinking. Builds Positive Eating Habits. I highly recommend the AF or AR (alcohol-reduced) life to anyone! One of the most significant benefits of giving up alcohol is that you may increase your lifespan. Many will notice that their blood pressure has lowered if it was high before making changes. 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. But 3 months in, my sleep is still shocking. Overwhelming smugness is another side effect which I have to keep in check. I drank heavily for about a week and 1/2. Im 4 months and counting. Id highly recommend the audio/book Drink? Hello, I think the reason you feeling worse is because the serotonin thats in your brain is low right now which causes you to feel down. and may take longer to resolve. Berens says. World Cancer Research Fund. Feeling better about myself. Im only 2 months sober but i pray for continued sobriety. I replaced it with sweets. Ok, so far I do not feel as elated, but I have started to dance at outings which is huge. This will help keep away from negative emotions and using alcohol and booze as a coping mechanism from stress and depression. Maybe after a year i might see all these real benefits. Physically, you may experience acute withdrawal Im back on the dry 14 days and determined to stay off it. Im now doing them more regularly, before I quit altogether. This is because alcohol is a costly habit, so giving it up can free up some extra cash. Free and wonderfully filled with the right balance of science, inspiration and a tremendous community. Beach equipment is provided during the Beach facilitys hours of operation. I sure crave a sweet though but i dont overindulge but the craving for sugar is there. Trust me. Im sleeping better, the weight fell right off, and my brain is much clearer. Definitely drinking a lot more then I should be doing. The positives are so many I couldnt list them all here but if I could give my top 3 in no particular order, 1. Initially wanted to target 40 days, but now considering a much longer period. I was having 1 to 2 drinks a night. Looking forward to spending more time gardening, playing with the kids and being a good husband to a wonderful, supportive wife. I know I am not all the way there, yet, but I realize I am moving in that direction. Then a week passed,then 2,3 and finally 30 days sober. 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.". You have to eat healthy sweet snacks. Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Alcoholic hepatitis can lead to irreversible scarring and damage thats called alcoholic liver cirrhosis. Pair this with spiking insulin levels that cause inflammation and youve got yourself a recipe for acne. I drank 1/3 of a handle a day. I have blocked sinuses and acid reflux now. had much alcohol past 2 weeks, stopped 2 days before test Dr. Ed Friedlander answered Pathology 46 years experience I'm happy for you: Congratulations on recognizing the problem. Hangovers, unfulfilled promises not to drink and embarrassment tend to lead to self loathing which has been a joy to shake off. Ive been sober 9 months and loving it. Im 2 months and 10 days AF and as someone who works in a liquor store and drank heavily daily for about 7 years, I am incredibly proud of myself for my progress thus far. This way you might not feel like you have already achieved everything and find it difficult to keep it. I am AF for one month but have an insatiable craving for sugar. I was terrified that I would never last sober but I am taking everyday as they come. 3 Months 3 months of not drinking reduces your risk Web50 Before-And-After Pics Show What Happens When You Stop Drinking. During that detox period for some reason I was able to make it longer then 3 days with drinking. Since returning to work the desire has returned but choose not too drink, not sure why the urge came back as I do love and appreciate my job so much. I feel you on the weight loss thing! one foot at a time and we all will make it. Love your truth about the lie. Its okay. Now, observing other people get drunk can be entertaining. Same thing with the stool issue. Six months of abstinence is not a good predictor of long-term sobriety, and for people with conditions like Gorzneys, more than half die within that time. Sleeping better, In the next two months I will wean myself off sugar. 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. Nah, a beer every now and then is fine, you dont have to quit!. >145\>95 I have been sober (alcohol & tranquilizers) for over 40 years, but today is THE critical day. Want to loose another 12 lbs and wont drink alcohol until at least Sept 1st. It could also be from the stress of staying sober and how you will stay determined for a long period of time. It turned out to be a severe skin infection and the doctors had no idea how I got it. Ive seeked help from a friend to go AF for 6 months because if I dont I will lose my partner and kids. Heineken and Becks make really great ones and I was an IPA fan. Beyond Blue. I like my ability to act and think with clear intention. Its so worth it. Felt no problem up to a week ago. i will never be cured and will have to live with what damage i have done to myself. Am losing weight but thats due to diet and excercise everyday. That fear is greater than any craving. same- no weight loss! After about 1 month of being alcohol-free, acne and inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea clear up (provided theyre not being triggered by factors other There are many benefits to giving up alcohol, both short-term and long-term. How do you handle it? Really interesting. Ive just managed to get through Christmas and now only got new year to worry about. My b/p is going down,the quality of sleep is incredible,l didnt know l could sleep this well without alcohol,but ice cream and donuts have come in the picture,lm looking forward to many more months alchohol free,after 30 years of drinking,l dont miss it, Hi Peter, thats great that you quieted and you are feeling better , i quieted drinking for a month now and i went through a lot of symptoms ,the one is still not going away that easy its my b/p and bloated and constipated ,just wondering if you been through the same and if they eventually went away ,thanks in advance, I too Peter feel so much better. I am three years and three months sober. You may have some or all of the following:Upset stomachLow appetiteHeadacheWeird heartbeatsSweatingShakiness (tremors) I will take each day as it comes, onward. If I had known it was doing this to me I would have quit years ago (am 23 for those who are wondering). Im 46, gone from being slim, active and full of energy and enthusiasm, to overweight, tried all the time and and generally feeling pretty crap about myself. Since quitting. I feel better, with no fear of hangover. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I have a little social anxiety and it would alleviate that. Ive had Pizza and Chinese and other heavily salted foods but always offset by exercise. I wanted to be able to stop, when I would try and go a couple days to sober up if I had to be somewhere for work, I would lay in a fetal position on the couch , clenched jaw, unbearable anxiety, shakes and night sweats. These comments are indeed relatable!! I m proud of myself but I know God was with me every step of the way. I was so worried how hard this was gonna be now? So enjoy, and take it easy. It is important to not bottle up your feelings and talk about them. Like punching your bully in the nose, knocking him out and becoming a much better person. By Professor David Nutt. Roerecke, M., Kaczorowski, J., Tobe, S., Gmel, G., Hasan, O. and Rehm, J., 2017. You are finally controlling what has controlled you. Once the full 12 months is up I am really looking forward to cracking that Westmalle Tripel and enjoying the beautiful taste. To Sandy Im 10 days in too , not as confident as you sound but giving it a good shot . Remember why you started this journey and why it is worth it! By now youve improved your overall health, physically and mentally. I dont even like beer(red wine was my thing), and I am frustrated with my irritation. hi jared. WOW hallelujah moment. Ive been doing this for years and I really want to stop. It was my first Christmas & New Years without alcohol since I was a teenager, Im 46, and it was easier than I thought. I feel great, no more flare-up, better sleep, weight loss and better eating habits, although the craving for chocolate and ice cream increased. I never knew what real sleep was until now. But I really enjoy not drinking alcohol. I am 3 months and 26 days AF and have never felt better! I am currently 4 full months in. Life is good. Not good. Now once you stay sober for over a month, you will start to notice a lot of changes. I am now 2 months sober and do not ever want to go back to those times. 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. I can sleep. Hi, this feels very strange,, I dont do social media so never get involved in chats. For the sugar cravings and dehydration, nothing beats fresh fruit for me. If you are, recovery may take a little while longernonetheless, you'll feel better than you did during the first few days of withdrawal. I wake up an hour earlier than I used to NOT TIRED and not hungover! 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