Not sleeping any better then normal. I decided on New Years to only drink on weekends. There are several medications (benzodiazepines, clonidine, etc.) It is not the real me. All I have to say is thank god I didnt let it get to the point where I actually feel like I need to drink. This helps a lot to get back into the society and improve relationships with friends and at work. Smug Club, for sure. 3 Months 3 months of not drinking reduces your risk Some people find that their self-esteem improves and ability to be self-compassionate also increases (Collison et al., 2016). Was drinking 20 to 30 units per night, was beginning to take its toll after 30 years. But when you stay sober for a long period of time your brain will stop being dependent on alcohol for sleep and your body will naturally get used to sleeping on its own. Alcohol and food intake. At this stage, youve continued to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. By not drinking alcohol, your sleep will improve, which will also give you more energy and improve your physical and mental health. Do it for you. 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 For the last six months, fitness influencer Mike Thurston has been abstaining from alcohol in order to see what effect it had on his performance in the gym, his health, I mainly eat whole foods; I dont eat crap. Hi- Ive been drinking wine almost every night of the week, 2-4 glasses a night. 4 months sober from alcohol and feeling great. I came to this site when I began my journey and continue to come back as I go on. But here's the thing: although it may have initially helped me head to dreamland, that alcohol seriously disrupted my REM cycle. I have no desire to drink and my guilty feeling have gone. Now, there are a lot of things that happen in between these 6 months, from changes and improvement in mental health to ones physical health. We are all authors of our own books. At first, my anxiety was through the roof. The hangovers are horrible the next day and i have bad anxiety. Collison, Daniel & Banbury, Sam & Lusher, Jo. BLESSINGS TO ALL. It in unavoidable but you can prevent it to some point. I still wake up with that bitter morning after boozy smell and taste. I never thought I could quit but I did it! Weight loss occurred and bloating went away. Make physical exercise and meditation a permanent part of your life. These can include anxiety, minor agitation, restlessness, This goes even to the elite, as we now see with the parties in Downing Street. Six months no alcohol,,,at first rapid weight loss,,,not my aim,,,,so started eating more and levelled out ,,,now will concentrate on my weight ,,,,,in age 77 male. Today is also 15 days being sober from marijuana which I dont miss at all, as I couldnt stand the way it made my head feel any longer after I used to love it. Days one to seven: Your nervous system will start to respond to the absence of alcohol. I read that the neuropathy may never resolve, and that breaks my heart and scares me for what I have done to myself. I have been drinking a bottle of wine every evening for the past 3 years due to lockdown and undergoing 2 traumatic experiences which have scarred me for life. Staying alcohol free for 6 months gives your body and mind enough time to heal from the damage alcohol does to it. I dont miss alcohol at all even when Im around others who are drinking. Focus better It is mine to own and nourish and I LOVE IT! 6. My biggest regret is that I didnt do this years ago. My healthy crutch has been sparkling water in a can. Of course, giving up alcohol is not always easy, and there may be some challenges along the way. After Six Months: After half a year without drinking, you will really start to reap the rewards. 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. WebResetting your body, or detoxing from alcohol, typically takes three to five days. My family and friends tell me I look healthier now. 7 nights a week. You can beat this thing and when you do, your body can forgive you. This I find so strange after years of using it to handle any pressure . I wish you all the success in the world. I never saw my dad sober too much ad he had better reasons to drink like Vietnam I also endured countless hate filled speeches that drove me to believe in the white race is the best race mentality. Love it. That I get off! Thank you and much success to all on this amazing journey. I do more running now and my family life is so much better best thing I ever did !! 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. No bargains, no games, no deals, no BS. 100% in the past, or as I like to say, AF AF!! No maybe on the weekend or just for a couple of months. When you negotiate, you can fk with the rules and conditions. It has been more of a mental ride than physical. Im less anxious and sleeping so much better. Its great. Even if you don't drink heavily but like to enjoy one drink per night (which is defined as moderate drinking, BTW), even doing a dry January may improve your food choices and therefore your weight, sleep quality, mood, and performanceboth in the gym and at work, Ziegelbaum says. Youre not alone in this. I drink the 0% beers now Alan. I am too. Im currently at a resort in Mexico and am envious of all the people I see enjoying their cocktails. Ive lost almost 30 lbs and my blood pressure has gone down. Have been suffering Candida lately as well, although canesten now seems to be working. Im now 6 weeks AF, the longest period without drinking since I was 18 (Im now 65). Really encourging to read all the replies. Memory loss, mood swings and no self control. I know I can now. Only good thing is the mornings! I was pushing 300lbs + and have managed to get to 275lbs. Come with me!! This was bad as no one knew and I didnt see it as an issue. Nearly 3 months sober for me and I cant see me going back to alcohol.the very idea of it is enough to put me off drinking. Problem solved! Want to loose another 12 lbs and wont drink alcohol until at least Sept 1st. Still, I know its the right choice for someone who works hard in the gym and avoids junk food so AF for me. But regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, its a choice that comes with some great benefits. I saw a comment of 40 years sober and I hope to be able to say that myself one day. Good luck and enjoy the journey. Required fields are marked *. Hey there. . Whatever you think alcohol is is all a lie. Good for you. I would even switch up the stores so it didnt look as bad. 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. Alcohol literally stinks. And I hated the fact that I was normalising drinking for them. I switched to sipping on a diet pop (which I have now also eliminated) and it worked to fulfill the sweet craving. 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 a domestic routine that involves getting all the tasks that were once impossible to even ponder DONE! Relationships between Age, Sex, Self-Esteem and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Use Amongst University Students. I love this and I sure do relate to the overwhelming smugness of which you speak! I was expecting instant weightloss! [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 October 2020]. I know what you mean. My relationship s with friends and family are better then ever. After six months to a year, your cancer risk will be greatly reduced, and your liver function will have immensely improved. Im still craving drinking every single day but it IS getting easier. Good luck xxx. And yes I do have ice cream before bed but others are noticing the weight loss and complimenting. I am 3 months AF this week. I also was hoping for instant weight loss but its happening just now. I didnt understand that either. Weve all been brainwashed about alcohol at some point. One of the surprising side effects of giving up alcohol is that your skin may start to look better. I have lost 12 kgs. but Ive definitely increased sugar intake, its getting better though, at day 53. Physically, you may experience acute withdrawal Im not smug because I know this is a long journey. I sleep better, look better, am enjoying meditation and exercise, am nicer to be around (Im told) and go to bed counting my blessings and looking for ways to be a better person in a difficult world. Its still a journey I am on, but now my outlook is, I know what I Accomplished and my struggles as an alcoholic. I was hiding my drinking by of course tossing the bottles and cans in the recycling before anyone would see them, day drinking every weekend a 2 drinks on weeknights. Not being able to walk was the last straw. For some, they find that meditation, reading or other activities such as a pottery class, become more possible. Dont want to go anywhere or do anything. Handb Clin Neurol. Dont think I could ever go back even though I miss it. All equipment must be returned before closing time or by sunset, whichever is earlier. Days seven to 30: You may still crave alcohol, but thatll gradually improve. Its ok to make your own path and, where possible, be patient with the process. My hubby is proud of me, has really cut back his drinking, but hasnt quit. I was a first class wine lover and looked forward to my first glass after getting home from work. Cant relax, eating chocolate, drinking soft drinks and coffee which i never bothered with before. Just a month in for me, looking much better in my face, no weight loss overall though but thats something to address over time. Also, does having the occasional (one beer a month) subvert the benefits of what you outlined in your article? The first 21 days days was hard, buy I had to remember my WHY. Had Covid and stomach virus at the same time 6 weeks ago. My relationships with family, friends, and my girlfriend is so much better. If the wife needs fuel in her car or the kids need medication I can go out at anytime and do it. It gives you a whole new lease on life. Its important to recognise the small wins and keep an eye out for the inner critic that might downplay what youve done well. Just drank pretty much every day. My greatest pleasure these days is tea! 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. The longest I did was five weeks but that was about ten years ago. The first few months of sobriety might come with depression. That was the point I knew I had to do somethingso I stopped drinking. Also my GERD Symptoms seem to vanish too. Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, is a nutritionist who has worked with many women in weight management. By now youve improved your overall health, physically and mentally. So, giving up alcohol may help you to improve your relationships with friends and family. Your immune system is also functioning better, and your liver is loving life at this point too. Every morning when I open my eyes now, I feel gleeful that I made it another day. Lifeline is also available for support 24/7 on 13 11 14. Alcohol is so destructive, you get caught up in cycle, but you can break it. 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). I sure crave a sweet though but i dont overindulge but the craving for sugar is there. 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. it changed my whole outlook on life! Take time out for others and give something back to society. 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. I feel so much better too. Im sure it has provided huge health benefits that are unseen, so to speak. Hangovers and increased appetite, feeling fatigued, greyish skin etc. Im a professional musician, and my performing has taken a huge leap upwards. You only live once. It is worth mentioning that nutritional status improvement occurs when someone strop drinking, which is one big reason why people may see many of the above improvements with sobriety. were evident. I never really had a hangover, cuz my alcohol level had plateaued. Working out 1hr + 6 days week lifting and cardio. Im at 6 months now after years of stop/start attempts. When you ditch the alcohol, however, you won't have those sleepy-yet-restless nights. I exercise 3 times a week. Just make sure you have people around you who understand and support you not sabotage you. That was the wake up call after seeing my lab results. What else is there to do a the moment?! This is my second time going clean for three months. But the last six months are easily noticeable. Age related pain. At night, I no longer craved carbs and fat. Im done with alcohol. I would have a private party everyday and enjoyed every minute of it. I dont sleep better or have any sense of increased clarity. Congratulations ! Drinking was a problem and they are blown away at what I was willing to do to correct the it. Saitz R. Introduction to alcohol withdrawal. I work and am in a good relationship for many years. In: StatPearls [Internet]. I even kept the bottle of vodka in the liquor cabinet, where it still sits, because I knew for me I had to be able to do it in the world I live. Really interesting. It has been 9 months of no alcohol and it hasnt been easy. 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. All of this means that taking a break from booze could help you better fight off any seasonal illnesses. Im in my 60s Ive tried quitting three times before. 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 just would like some encouragement and would like to know if anyone still had trouble thinking straight. Im looking more forward to the differences I will see in myself than I did looking forward to that time in the evening that I set aside to start my evening of drinking. I lowered my bad carbohydrate intake and focused on vegetables and fruit along with my favorite lean meats. 1 months totally free going for 2 months. I feel 100% better! 354 days today. Encouraging information. I feel a thousand times better now. My head is still in a fog which it has been for years. I too had a big addiction to wine. For nowI plan on keeping it going until I get my weight and health going in the right direction. Your email address will not be published. Im 4 months and counting. I drank to forget the bad memories, then i realized drinking made me remember the bad/sad things . !The Holy Spirit revealed to me that I was feeding my flesh that can never be satisfied. 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. Usually a couple times a week. Nah, a beer every now and then is fine, you dont have to quit!. Currently just passed the 250 day threshold and feel great. He was loved by so many. Alcoholic Drinks. Take care. We had zoom meetings with family every Thursday, and wed all toast to each other at the end. Have not had alcohol for 6 weeks and lost another 5 lbs in 2 weeks. Avoid going to parties where you know you will have to face alcohol, as much as you can. I should mention that I had tried to go AF seriously a number of times. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 October 2020]. However, I stopped weightlifting during the end of my drinking days. Being 6 months sober will bring healthy changes in your body, physical health, social relationships and how to you connect with the world. Im only on day 17, but you people are inspiring me. Either with your friend and family, a support group or even a therapist. When I said that craving sweets was the only drawback, that was an oversimplification. My appetite decreased dramatically. Literally everyday 12 beers no worries!!!. I cant tell you how glad I am that I took that step that day. You can do it. So, giving up alcohol can help you to avoid these potentially deadly diseases. The next morning (er, afternoon) when I woke up, I was in punishment mode. Try alcohol free wine. So enjoy, and take it easy. I will get thereI will keep trying. 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. It will give you blurred vision, decrease reaction times, impaired memory etc. 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.". Do it. 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. During this journey you will try lots of techniques, strategies and ways to change your relationship with alcohol. I cant imagine drinking again knowing this is what life can be like without it. Sleep dictates our energy levels to an extent (SleepFoundation.org, 2020) so exercise or any form of movement can become easier and more enjoyable. panic and a sudden fear of my own mortality had me quit the nectar. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441882/. Maybe I never was enough of a problem drinker in the first place for this to make a big difference. had my colonoscopy last night and it was clean:). If you're a heavy drinker, you're at an increased risk of developing certain diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke. I had a month sober and blew it I promised my son I would continue being sober because he likes to be around me sober. 2 weeks for me. A booze hiatus can potentially improve acne for those who have it, as previously reported in WH. Improved complexion. More gently cooked veggies, beans and a little berries works for me. It can increase the percentage of liver fat and cause it to function abnormally. Today I am sober one day at a time. I finally decided to quit and drink NA beers. Does tapering work and will you have a seizure? Working for me at the moment! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I almost lost my job and my girlfriend. After 6 months of taking my health back I have normalized my BP. Beach equipment is provided during the Beach facilitys hours of operation. As far as chocolate was concerned I used very high cocoa level dark chocolate. Read our, What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol. Something has to change because Im dependent on it. Zero weight loss, more of weight gain. They everywhere in australia now. Neighborhoods, alcohol outlets and intimate partner violence: addressing research gaps in explanatory mechanisms. Never looking back to that poison. Take care. Sorry this is so winded but its awesome to be able to share. Three weeks AF, miserable want a drink every afternoon. But finally sleeping better, still waiting for the energy increase to kick in, am feeling tired all the time. The first 24 hours alcohol-free, also known as day one, can be challenging, scary, and motivating all at once. I quit drinking because I knew I would end up dead at an early age and I have to much life ahead of me to spend with family and enjoy lifes ups and downs. WOW hallelujah moment. Even up until 2016 I would regularly not drink for weeks at a time. From increased stress and anxiety, paranoia, anger management, unpredictable behavior, social anxiety , insomnia, fatigue and many other problems come from the damage to the brain. Then to none. I did lose a few pounds but I believe they are back. You can go back to a sober living home at any point in your life when you feel it difficult to deal with your urges on your own. However, there are also many people who struggle with alcohol abuse and addiction. Not so sure on overseas. So 90 days in, I dont think was a cut off that now I should feel a certain way but Im definitely in a better place than I was three months ago. I noticed I always had to have a drink in my hand. It has amazed me, the adjustment period. Getting through each day will slowly become easier and more normal to you, and youll begin to find new hobbies that dont include drugs or alcohol. Im looking forward to the health benefits. After an year, your body will have completely healed and emptied itself of all the toxins that drinking alcohol brought. Plus I genuinely enjoyed the taste of beer and all the different options that I could try and enjoy. I do feel a small improvement in my health, and hope to gain a greater degree of overall improvement as my alcohol free life continues. If your body learned to live with alcohol for a long time then it will take time learning to live without it. I started drinking at age 15. I am 39 days dry after several years of alcohol abuse. And skipping that hangover, thats just a bonus! My health was at high risk for stroke or heart attack. Jennifer I also did 4.5 months last year and then went back on it. Binge drinking every weekend with a day or two during the week every week probably 4-8 drinks min per sitting. I just stay away from drinking and friends who live in the bar scene 3x a week. I want to drink every time Im out. Im almost at 6 months. You can volunteer at a sober house as a sober companion or a sober coach to help others deal with their alcohol addiction. Does anyone have these same symptoms? Located on the historic peninsula of Charleston, South Carolina, Lantana Recovery takes a modern approach to Substance Use Disorder treatment, offering intensive clinical care while also immersing our clients in local Charleston culture. Eating well, before it was mostly booze calories. I hope it works for you I am AF 50 days now and know Im an all or nothing personality. I started tapering in spring/summer 2020. I was an everyday drinker, a beer (or so!) Last February we lost power do to a harsh freeze for a few days. This is when the detox process begins. Lead by example and dont do it for anyone else. And I knew that I wasnt meant to drink. I was able to down a bottle of gin in 2 hours! Then I started to see a jump. I think I will change up my lifestyle a bit after this full 12 months going AF and switch to 1 week of drinking with 1 month off and see how it goes. Still tired, and really miss a Manhattan, but its just not worth it. One day @ a time, friends. I feel worse now than when I was drinking. There are plenty of other perks to easing up on alcohol besides weight loss. I have gone through a host of other weird things week to week. my diet has been so much better, my face is no longer red and puffy, Im losing weight like crazy, and my relationships have significantly improved. 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. My husband still drinks everyday but for me the benefits outweigh the initial buzz feeling. I mean they have a sixth grade education and have never heard the word scholarly. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I can have that feeling without it. Lost weight and blood work is all healthy. This is when the really good stuff starts to happen. If you are, recovery may take a little while longernonetheless, you'll feel better than you did during the first few days of withdrawal. Loved your article, thank you for your inspiration & support! Has anyone noticed, like me, that their eyesight is better in the morning? I wish everyone Good Luck and Peace in their lives. I was not very good.) The Incredible Health Benefits To Quitting DrinkingAll That Bad Starts to Go Away. Its Time to Shed the Pounds. Reduce the Acid Reflux. People at Work Will Notice the Difference. Never Be as Tired Again. Stop Treating the Symptoms of Stress. Its Time to Boost Your Emotions. Stop Playing Russian Roulette With Your Life. Your Bank Balance Will Thank You. Now Its Up to You to Quit Drinking. 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