A relapse is unfortunate yes, but it is not to be the cause of putting your hard work to dust. Im just bored. Alcohol abuse takes a toll on the liver and brain. Id highly recommend the audio/book Drink? 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. 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 have lost 12 kgs. Your liver will start to repair itself. "Planning what you are going to say and what your boundaries are ahead of time can help you deal with these situations when they arise," she adds. Last week I finally realized Im gonna die I have an immune disorder, high BP, high cholesterol, weird pains in my gut. Not too sweet, a little spicy, really excellent. By now the paint has dried and you can return to your miserable life knowing that your blood pressure has gone down by an unspecified amount. 10/10 would go AF again. I guess its only 36 days and Im reading more longer term improvement is possible as I abstain and this is keeping me a little level. I have the willpower to stop but I cant figure out why I feel like crap my sleeping is awful I wake up 3x during the night Ive even prayed listened to meditation healing music at night. I exercise 3 times a week. However, Ive been battling with darkness under my eyes for years and Ive just recently noticed that the darkness is fading! Now I M 35 years Was A Chronic Alchoholic for atleast 14 years ..Now Quit Alchohol since 5 months without Any MedicationOn 3 rd March 2021 (last day of my Alchoholic life)when I see tears in mother due to mine Alchoholism then I realised that Ill never ever touch Alchohol bcz every drop of Alchohol in my body will give Drop of tears in moms eye that day I promise to my mom n god that I will never ever take Alchohol in my life .My Mother is Reason for Quiet Of mine bad habit. Id subsist on veggies and tofu in an attempt to make up for my late-night habits. This I find so strange after years of using it to handle any pressure . Once you have been sober for six months, you will know all of your triggers. I decided on New Years to only drink on weekends. I read how to detox at home snd did it without telling my husband or 3 sons. Instead, I found myself naturally reverting to my healthier habits. Nothing completes the round like sitting outside on the clubhouse patio with friends and a pitcher. Along with anxiety and irritability, you may also experience mood swings when you give up alcohol. Why cant I go an evening without a glass in my hand? This benefit alone is sufficient motivation to go on. No changes. You can volunteer at a sober house as a sober companion or a sober coach to help others deal with their alcohol addiction. Sadly no weight reduction. I couldnt even walk myself to the bathroom because of the shakes. November I pulled the BP monitor out regularly over 140/95, scared me a lot. Im in my 12th month alcohol free. Just a month in for me, looking much better in my face, no weight loss overall though but thats something to address over time. Over the covid year things spiraled quickly for me. My wife has stopped drinking altogether due to some health concerns. Sleep, libido,depression, anxiety and self worth aswell not to mention a sence of general well being. Im now looking forward to 60 days clean. I hope nope I know Ill be there in about 2.5 months. I have yet to have a normal poo. When you stop drinking, symptoms of alcohol withdrawing may pop up as early as six hours after the last drink. 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. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. I suppose that comes from not ever before having to deal with my own BULLSHITE. Then I lost control again. Im skinny and have gained 6 needed lbs. I have been trying to cut back as I have been drinking quite heavily over the last year. 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. 2003;6(6):639-644. doi:10.1097/00075197-200311000-00006. I am almost at the 6 month mark!! Been told it might be that, but im going to prove the doctors wrong. I am 3 months and 26 days AF and have never felt better! I dont have nightmares anymore, off an ssri, and so much more. at least 1 bottle of vodka a day for the last 3 years and 2 bottles of wine daily prior to that. An amazing feeling of confidence, accomplishment, and FREEDOM. I know this is my issue, and nothing to do with him. Thank you for telling me about the chocolate craving. The sweet cravings have gone thru the roof. For some, they find that meditation, reading or other activities such as a pottery class, become more possible. I have found a new love for excersize. Be warned, Im now 2 months sober after about a year of ambivalence about it and doing dry January followed by 3 mths of gradual reduction. It was hard as hell for me but Im feeling so much better now and dont even think about it that much! I hope continued better treatment of my body fully normalizes the BP but I will continue to trim down which will also help. These stories on sobriety are uplifting to say the least., How is it going are you still alcohol free. BTW, the TIME I have now! So I came here, and But I really enjoy not drinking alcohol. I drank A LOT of those drinks but after a couple months it got easier and easier. For me it was obviously the feeling that I loved but I also noticed it was the action of buying myself my reward for making it through another day of work etc. I feel nothing short of super human. In the end that was the choice you made, and it doesnt matter how hard it was to make it. By Professor David Nutt. i am off it 10 months the weight fell off me at first too very fast. Thank you for your website. Working out 1hr + 6 days week lifting and cardio. I have dozens of different teas snd I have replaced my vodka addiction with a tea one lol. Anam AK, Insogna K. Update on Osteoporosis Screening and Management. If not I would suggest that you go for an exam ..just to be on the safe side. Fed up with drinking but dont know how to stop it. Before lockdown 1 I had stopped for 4 months then gave in Ive drank constantly since and Im about to embark on AF Again. But at times we keep alcohol and booze in our house for guests or your family members might indulge in occasional drinking. You can do it. Beach equipment is provided during the Beach facilitys hours of operation. I felt good too. They feel like they have already done everything and might lose a sense of purpose, which can cause a relapse. I didnt understand that either. I am still fun to be around the drink did not make me funny/fun I did! Your comments really resonate with me. Fructose apparently has a similar effect on the liver as alcohol. I was able to down a bottle of gin in 2 hours! 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. It is interesting, reading so many success stories! I dont broadcast I dont want a drink, I just dont. Very proud of myself. I have been sober for 30 days. I know when I was at about this point there were a lot of scary things going on I was worried wouldnt go away. I am two months in and feel better. It will give you blurred vision, decrease reaction times, impaired memory etc. Look better. Alcohol is a toxin that can damage your liver. I think it has got worse over the years. It may sound counterintuitive, since most of us are likely to quickly fall asleep after a night of drinking more than usual, but too much alcohol actually screws with your sleep status, says Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, CDN, MPH, the owner of BZ Nutrition in New York City. This article was the first one I read about becoming alcohol free because I wasnt sure I could. Hoping for more benefits as time goes on. If you're considering quitting drinking, these benefits may be just what you need to help you make the decision. Finally, you may start to But you might also experience what's called "hang-xiety," or anxious feelings that are experienced as part of a hangover, says Dr. Peterson. So far, I havent noticed any weird cravings except coffee. I was a 3-4 drinks of white wine per day. Relationships are healthier, friends are closer (those that stayed and supported rather than the ones that judged and left). My appetite decreased dramatically. My ankles and feet ache off and on and I still get shivers at least once a day, although over in seconds. Metabolic Age 49, February 26th 43 yo Had Covid and stomach virus at the same time 6 weeks ago. Ive been sober for 6 months straight. Very powerful and encouraging, thank you. Did 3 rehabs, hospital, groups before doing it on my own. 354 days today. Target set to go to Xmas. 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! When you have started staying sober you will feel anxious because of how others perceive you as an alcoholic and would not want to interact with you. A big problem is boredom, especially during the dark winter months. If you're like most people, you probably enjoy the occasional alcoholic beverage. Ive lost 60 lbs in 3 months of no alcohol. Feel great with all the listed benefits experienced. Good luck to you! Admittedly, I may have a few more xxxx gold after golf on a Saturday. I sat down at a machine in a Safeway and just measured right away no waiting. It seems moderating is very difficult if not impossible for me, but total abstinence is relatively easy. Read (or listen to) Allen Carrs How to Control Alcohol. I felt like I did not know what to do with myself and aggitated. We are individuals and responsible for ourselves, yet I quite regret the normalization of binge drinking and it acceptance in the UKs culture. I have been sober for a month now. Sadly this time the great sleeps havent happened. Not sleeping any better then normal. I found strawberries and watermelon very helpful for the sugar cravings. I love playing golf but I can only play decent if If Ive had a couple. But if you're committed to sobriety, it's definitely possible to achieve your goal. We all need different amounts of different things. The first 24 hours alcohol-free, also known as day one, can be challenging, scary, and motivating all at once. 16 days into my AF trip, I have never slept so well, and have been living blissfully since then (except for the first 48 hours that were absolutely horrendous). Life is simply better. I was a very heavy drinker for many years. I guess Im replacing booze with food. It sounds like its a tough time for you right now and we want you to know that there is support available. The BP has mostly seen improvement but I still see higher numbers than normal. Remember, your liver is one of the most forgiving organs we have, but it might not be so forgiving if you return to drinking. 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. I seem to have so much more time. Im at 6 months now after years of stop/start attempts. You are not going to drink as many calories and that will reduce how many you are consuming daily. but Ive definitely increased sugar intake, its getting better though, at day 53. I dont remember my dreams anymore. I have been drinking more water to help. My coffee intake also increased with half teaspoon of sugar in a mug, low fat milk. Last time, I made it to six months before I gave in. With Walk At Home And MIRROR', This Mom Lost 95 Lbs. Doctors told him to stop drinking 5 years ago or he would die. Im only on day 17, but you people are inspiring me. Im 62 and have been a heavy drinker for well over 20 years. I hope it goes away soon. Im 10 days AF after drinking regularly for several decades. Sugar cravings insane, NO good sleep, headaches, BUT I realise Ibhavd to be patient, Ive been drinking for loooong. It turned out to be a severe skin infection and the doctors had no idea how I got it. Like punching your bully in the nose, knocking him out and becoming a much better person. I have battled with depression for a long time and I can assure you that when you stop. I am 4 weeks in!! This can lead to withdrawal symptoms, including anxiety, tremors, sweating, and nausea. 1998;22(1):5-12. Loved your article, thank you for your inspiration & support! I was pushing 300lbs + and have managed to get to 275lbs. No-one warned me about that! 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. this is a great article and the comments are good too so thanks. So, giving up alcohol can help you to avoid these potentially deadly diseases. I think the longer its been going on and the more you drink the more this can occur. Then to none. I haveso many questions I need answered related to health. Drugs were less of the issue but drinking, couple beers a day at first then that doubled mixed with some heavy hitting Friday and Saturday nights. hi jared. When I re-read this, I saw that it was a little too much unicorns and rainbows. 2020;13:288. 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. It is really important to treat yourself as well. John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE is board-certified in addiction medicine and preventative medicine. It was better before. Wine is my poison. I reckon I have saved around 75 per month so far also. Same thing with the stool issue. Here is how it worked for me after failed attempts after 1 then 3 months then 6 then 12 The doctor told me my symptoms could all be from stress. Drinking a six-pack every other night is definitely not moderation. Almost 3 months off alcohol now. I feel great, no more flare-up, better sleep, weight loss and better eating habits, although the craving for chocolate and ice cream increased. Drinking is so normalized and is a part of British culture. It could also be from the stress of staying sober and how you will stay determined for a long period of time. However, every couple of months or so, usually when a special occasion pops up, Ill enjoy one glass of wine or a simple cocktail (like a vodka soda). Just at 3 months. But a word of caution about just the one glass it doesnt work for most people. Lead by example and dont do it for anyone else. 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