When I say or write this I always include no jinx because I know this is precarious and I dont want to ever be over-confident. 3 Months 3 months of not drinking reduces your risk Its not all about me anymore. My bp and weight loss good. Still working on the energy thing and thankfully my memory is improving. I do have high bloo pressure most likely due to drinking, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL As Ive got older my drinking progressed to me doing it at home as I got a family a stopped going to the pub as much. It was amazing how much better I felt. I feel so much better, mentally and physically and Ive lost 45lbs!! I did it and am still my old self again after 7 years. Both my sons are trying to quit now. Now Im feeling much more confident and yes, a little bit smug! We all have a spirit inside that is power to overcome anything. I never was big into sweets/soda but Ive been loving chocolate like the rest of you guys and diet ginger ale. But when you reach that turning point and stay sober for 6 months, it will start restoring your physical health. I have no desire to drink and my guilty feeling have gone. Aha! 3. Finally, you may start to Its ok to make your own path and, where possible, be patient with the process. You may have some or all of the following:Upset stomachLow appetiteHeadacheWeird heartbeatsSweatingShakiness (tremors) Yet, aside from this introspection that the removal of alcohol has brought, I also feel very alert and healthy, I am also far more positive about my life and situation. If you drink heavily and regularly, you may feel cravings for alcohol in addition to withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, agitation, insomnia, tremors, and palpitations. I replaced it with sweets. At this stage, youve continued to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. 2010;7(3):799-813. doi:10.3390/ijerph7030799, By Arlin Cuncic Yes I read This Naked Mind and now 7 weeks 4 days AF! I found that many of my friends also wanted to try to stop or cut down, they did temporarily, however, this journey needs to come from within when you are ready!! Hangovers and increased appetite, feeling fatigued, greyish skin etc. 2 years is a long time. I feel a thousand times better now. Increased libido. My alcohol intake has steadily increased over the past 10 months, to what is now probably 4 or 5 bottles of wine a week. So isolation was real bad. Im back to my ideal weight and body fat and almost full strength despite some neuropathy. One of the most significant benefits of giving up alcohol is that you may increase your lifespan. I would even switch up the stores so it didnt look as bad. Used to drink about a 5th a day. However the content is nice. In fact, all my life Ive always had terrible hangovers way worse than anyone. 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! After showing my butt Christmas Eve I resolved to quit permanently after 20+ years of daily drinking. I started tapering in spring/summer 2020. The spirit of rebellion against what the generation before did is one of the reason many younger people are choosing not to drink. Smugness has been another feature and Im not ashamed of that and the longer I abstain the more it will grow and I dont apologise for that. Then, after drinking plenty of empty calories, I fed my booze-fueled cravings with whatever I could get my hands onanything from bags of chips to Ben and Jerrys. EJIFCC. I think its because my body is in shock. Without alcohol in my life, I soon found myself getting more into fitness, which made it even easier to turn down drinks. Ive probably been drinking since the age of 13. That was the wake up call after seeing my lab results. Weird how no one wants to hear this. For the first time since picking up drinking, I woke up for my early morning runs. I like to drink the majority of the day on Saturday and Sunday. But I love me some gummy bears and chocolate! Money,life,etc. I took a 75 day challenge of no drinking. I am now 2 months sober and do not ever want to go back to those times. I did plenty of stupid things during those first drinking sessions. A big problem is boredom, especially during the dark winter months. I have also experienced the craving of sweets that others have mentioned which in moderation hasnt been too bad for my weight. Physically, you may experience acute withdrawal But Ive been off alcohol for 4 days now. It is not a diet. Alcohol is just not good when it tricks you into dependency. Ive now been off the sauce for couple weeks, I feel great. Last time, I did not take into account that if I worked at it, I could have and do everything I did with the use of alcohol, without. What is a weekend? Take care, The HSM Team. Your risk of developing certain diseases will decrease. Ive been sober for 6 months straight. I was not raised religious but started reading the bible about 2-3 years ago. But you might also experience what's called "hang-xiety," or anxious feelings that are experienced as part of a hangover, says Dr. Peterson. I have just started my AF journey because of cerebellum damage to my brain which the doctor thinks is alcohol related. this is a great article and the comments are good too so thanks. Keep up the good work!! Check out the supportive community on our Daybreak app or get some health coaching support to encourage you along this path. Hi, this feels very strange,, I dont do social media so never get involved in chats. I have been an alcoholic for 30 years and finally decided to stop drinking with the help of AA and my support system. Im done with alcohol. Since he was just in his home by himself. U.S. Alcohol Drinking Alcohol Consumption Health Care A woman has shared her incredible three-week transformation after completely cutting out alcohol. I noticed I always had to have a drink in my hand. I did the same thing. Im a 39 year old male. Good luck to everyone else out there! 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. Stay strong yall. Ive spent nearly 40 years drinking. My appetite has really increased. My anxiety is through the roof, my panic disorder has become more severe, clinically depressed, I cant sleep more then 4 to 6 hours a night, I have restless legs, arms, shoulders, I have hot flashes mostly cold flashes, being cold has never hurt so bad, I have normal low blood pressure, and I do exercise often, I had gastritis which feels like it went away after a month of not drinking, my abdomen is still tender. More focused and determined during my career journey. Last week I finally realized Im gonna die I have an immune disorder, high BP, high cholesterol, weird pains in my gut. But I still used it to deal with stress and feeling overwhelmed. After work 2 glasses weekends 4 bottles. Alcohol withdrawal is a result of your brain becoming too used to continuous exposure to the substance. I have lost weight and my mood is good, havent felt this great in so long. Got through my first Xmas last year and New Years Eve it was fine . Its hard but live on. This is similar to possible weight loss. Good luck xxx. For me everyday I say to myself, today really isnt a good day to drink. How did you go Sue? It wasnt easy but SO worth it. This will create a sense of humbleness and relief inside you. By stop drinking alcohol, the liver Then a week passed,then 2,3 and finally 30 days sober. I have noticed a huge difference in my sleep (also no more hangovers!!!) Have not had alcohol for 6 weeks and lost another 5 lbs in 2 weeks. Durazzo TC, Mon A, Gazdzinski S, Meyerhoff DJ. . The choices we make regarding our physical and mental health impact our long-term wellbeing. I feel nothing short of super human. Problem solved! .css-26w0xw{display:block;font-family:NationalBold,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-26w0xw:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-26w0xw{font-size:1.18581rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0.625rem;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-26w0xw{line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.css-26w0xw{font-size:1.28598rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0rem;}}@media(min-width: 64rem){.css-26w0xw{font-size:1.575rem;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:-0.5rem;}}Can You Get Pregnant From Anal Sex? Meditation is known to bring peace and harmony to mind and keep negative emotions at bay. Timeline: What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol? You can also look for jobs that dont allow alcohol at work to help you avoid any bad influence. No weight gain. Look better. Rebecca Berens, MD, is a family medicine physician who specializes in women's health. You can also trade the drinks dates with your friends for dates to take a walk, go to a workout class, or just grab dinner, because honestly, you don't need alcohol in every social situation. Just read this Chris as I get ready to embark on my 30-day challenge. The enzyme that helps metabolize the alcohol wasnt fairing well. I dont broadcast I dont want a drink, I just dont. If not I would suggest that you go for an exam ..just to be on the safe side. Life is beautiful without alcohol. It in unavoidable but you can prevent it to some point. We are individuals and responsible for ourselves, yet I quite regret the normalization of binge drinking and it acceptance in the UKs culture. It gives you a whole new lease on life. Over the first 30 days, you will notice the weight going down naturally. I am 3 months and 26 days AF and have never felt better! I feel alot better. Dont let alcohol steal your time here on Earth. I started running. Today is day 76. What a mindset to have and strong spirit, thank you for articulating it for those who appreciated reading your powerful words. I have been sober for a month now. Maybe I never was enough of a problem drinker in the first place for this to make a big difference. Some days I have to force myself to eat. Im now 81kg an getting in great shape. Most of the time, I stick to my guns and, if someone offers me a drink, I say, "no, thanks," or that I dont really drink, and then conversation continues as usual. 10/10 would go AF again. The sweet cravings have gone thru the roof. Often people report needing fewer sick days from work, and your heart is a whole lot healthier than it was 12 months ago. My skin colour has improved and I wake up feeling better, however, still having days when I feel pretty grim. Taking antacid and drinking plenty of water, trying to eat better and taking vitamin b complex and cod liver oil. I had 2 mini strokes during the month of August. Anyone out there with similar circumstances I urge you to get your life back. I decided, never again, I am the only speaker in my life, not some foreign substance. She also has an app The Alcohol Experiment. . In the end that was the choice you made, and it doesnt matter how hard it was to make it. Just keep in mind that the affects of heavy use are a lot harsher than our drinking culture would have us truly consider it takes time for the body to get back to normal. Ive hit 6 months AF. They feel like they have already done everything and might lose a sense of purpose, which can cause a relapse. We may have hurt ourselves a bit but it seems like with time we can fix this. 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. From sleep and clear skin. My biggest concern is I dont know if I can ever go back to just social drinking. Alcohol can cause problems in relationships, such as conflicts, communication problems, and trust issues. Im not a heavy drinker. I have never eaten sweets, now thats all I want. My body aches, mainly legs, but I am walking so much better from hobbling with my sons walking stick to stop me falling over. If you look back at family pictures, Im always holding a can of beer. And giving in to these triggers is your own choice. Every morning when I open my eyes now, I feel gleeful that I made it another day. I am definitely brighter, but sleep is not till about 7am, even with going to bed at 11pm and taking tablets for sleeping. I know slowing my intake worked before but as I age (only 43 I guess) I worry Ive done irreversible damage already. Alcohol is found at least in traces in the blood for many days after consumption. 35 days35 long days! And I drink tea. Any advice? almost no alcohol for soon 8 months now, with different health issues aside, im clearer in my head than ive been in years. He was doing really good. Metabolic Age 49, February 26th 43 yo Quick disclaimer here everyones experience is their own. Until you stop drinking you dont realise how much of our social lives is based around booze. For anyone dealing with mental health challenges before or while they were drinking, a reduction in alcohol or going AF often reduces the intensity of the experience of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety (Beyond Blue, 2020). Glad i found HSM as it inspired me to keep going after a few weeks when i felt like having a drink as reading everyones journeys made me realise it was worth keeping going. I hope nope I know Ill be there in about 2.5 months. 7 weeks AF. getting support from my wife and family. Yes, chocolate bullets & sorbet are my go to. You are not going to drink as many calories and that will reduce how many you are consuming daily. But the thing is The only reason I hadnt quit was because the people around me were telling me I didnt have to, or shouldnt. I know I am not all the way there, yet, but I realize I am moving in that direction. As you go on staying sober for longer terms it will affect your brain positively. I drink the 0% beers now Alan. Along with that, anxiety and depressive symptoms often abate. Finally, you may start to experience a boost in your overall mood and a less intense experience of anxiety or depression. Im three months in now. Also my GERD Symptoms seem to vanish too. I did not need alcohol in 2020 in fact it honestly never came to mind. I no longer have to worry about this, its utterly life changing and it changes how you as a person view yourself, which is the most important thing. High blood pressure. Cut down your drinks by one or two per week, then by three or four, instead of going cold turkey all at once. Hopefully, youve started to experience some of those benefits from the 1 month list and its ok if it took a little longer than a month to notice them. The weight around my middle was the first to go once I cut out alcohol. This is the point where some more intangible benefits start to appear. Now, as the After Six Months: After half a year without drinking, you will really start to reap the rewards. Thanks for being here. Ok so Ive posted many times about my road. I do more running now and my family life is so much better best thing I ever did !! Im a professional musician, and my performing has taken a huge leap upwards. Go on a little shopping spree or or anything that makes you happy. 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. And the older I get, the more noticeable this issue has become. We hope this has been helpful, seeing some of the benefits you can experience over time. Stop drinking gets your senses back (especially smell and taste). I suppose over the last few years Ive drunk most days. You can opt-out at any time. Thank You. Perhaps a B-Multi might help? I realized it was an oral fixation for me and chilling with my pretty gold rim, cheery quotes, elegant crystal wine glasses was glamorous. Ive carried alot of anxiety over the Blood Pressure bit which was over 145/95 consistently in November. An excellent observation as overall body inflammation decreases wit less alcohol. During Covid, golf was our oasis, take off the masks, breath the fresh air and have a beer and a small sense of normalcy. I drank to forget the bad memories, then i realized drinking made me remember the bad/sad things . But otherwise, my quits were for a couple of days. Seek help and dont let one little mistake bring you down. Since quitting I started exercising everyday and have lost weight with WW. i am off it 10 months the weight fell off me at first too very fast. 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. and may take longer to resolve. Berens says. When you drink alcohol, even in moderate amounts, it can result in obesity. good luck to all its definitely worth it. Med Clin North Am. Then one day I decided to stop. I did lose a few pounds but I believe they are back. I should mention that I had tried to go AF seriously a number of times. 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