No bargains, no games, no deals, no BS. 100% in the past, or as I like to say, AF AF!! Im a professional musician, and my performing has taken a huge leap upwards. Do it. Id have periods Id clean up a month, maybe 2 at most. Published 2020 Jan 24. doi:10.3389/fnbeh.2019.00288, Cunradi CB. Skin looks fresh, sleeping like a baby + feel back in control. Decided last Wed to go to my doctor + get treated for past PTSD from trauma + head on car crash. I have decided to take it to 6 months. I spent months lamenting the damage it looks like I did. Then I lost control again. Ha, same here. 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. Im sure you have fatty liver, just as I do. Ive now been off the sauce for couple weeks, I feel great. About 2 years ago I relayed my query to my GP and he told me to not take it so seriously. It seems moderating is very difficult if not impossible for me, but total abstinence is relatively easy. May be worth finding a good naturopath to get things in order. 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. The first 6 months to an year of sober living is going to be challenging and will test your patience at a lot of points. I realized it was an oral fixation for me and chilling with my pretty gold rim, cheery quotes, elegant crystal wine glasses was glamorous. went AF 50 days ago after ending up in the ER hallucinating and delusional from withdrawal. Thank you. I was surprised that I experienced all those things( including the increased chocolate consumption!) It has been more of a mental ride than physical. Im currently on 2 weeks AF and planning to do 6 and see how I feel. Ive complained for a long time about a fear of premature death. Some people often lose the motivation for staying sober after they have achieved their expected milestones because they dont have something to look forward to. Think about quitting at times but because of life circumstances nothing takes the edge off like a couple of beers. It will also effect the balance of nutrients in your body. For some, they find that meditation, reading or other activities such as a pottery class, become more possible. I drank A LOT of those drinks but after a couple months it got easier and easier. By not drinking alcohol, your sleep will improve, which will also give you more energy and improve your physical and mental health. WebResetting your body, or detoxing from alcohol, typically takes three to five days. Ive saved money (or rather spent it on other things). i still dont know what to expect in my future as only 3 months in . Heres why you should celebrate being sober: This is to remind you that everything youve done is worth it. I Quit Alcohol For Six Months And Lost 15 Pounds', K. Aleisha Fetters C.S.C.S. I was drinking over 100 units a week with constant body aches. I have not tried non alcoholic no sugar wine. How did you go Sue? Im mentally far sharper than I can recall being since my late 30s. One of the financial benefits of giving up alcohol is that you'll likely have more money to spend. As a health worker, you might think the need to have a drink would be greater given the current circumstances, yet Im enjoying not feeling anxious about my work or some of the appalling people I am compelled to work with and report to. Rather, I feel like it actually helps me have a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and my body. Lets take a look at what happens when you stay stop for this period of time. Being 6 months sober will bring healthy changes in your body, physical health, social relationships and how to you connect with the world. I have been drinking more water to help. Unfortunately I discovered when I started drinking again that Im unable to moderate long term. My sleep is already better. The first time I tried it took a couple weeks this time it took a couple months. Ive spent nearly 40 years drinking. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. Because of these internal changes, relationships often improve or become more possible. I couldnt afford dealing with cirrhosis, especially living by myself. I have almost reversed my diabetes and my liver is back to normal. Newman RK, Stobart Gallagher MA, Gomez AE. Looking forward to extending the streak into 2022 God willing. Feeling better about myself. Quitting is so worth it! I was looking up what happens to your body when your alcohol free for 52 days . I guess its a comfort and one that I know I need to change. And giving in to these triggers is your own choice. After many failed attempts to start, I have now committed to giving up alcohol. It is interesting, reading so many success stories! 6 Weeks Without Alcohol You may have higher thinking and problem-solving skills, memory and attention than those who are still drinking alcohol. My alcohol intake has steadily increased over the past 10 months, to what is now probably 4 or 5 bottles of wine a week. An excellent observation as overall body inflammation decreases wit less alcohol. Lead by example and dont do it for anyone else. That fear is greater than any craving. Many thanks to you all xxx Take care and keep being good to yourself xx, Were glad that youre along for the ride hope you keep the changes up, and take care of yourself too . Im feeling a lot better now but I still have some ways to go I think. Sleep Foundation. She also has an app The Alcohol Experiment. Inflammatory issues such as arthritic hands & feet feel And Yes! Take care guys. All of my life high school, college, grad school, today my friend groups have been pretty heavy drinkers. Saitz R. Introduction to alcohol withdrawal. I have lost 15 pounds and I now get more of a reward from knowing Im healthier and the cravings have subsided. Very encouraging to read the messages here and know it can be done. Met my wife and figured Id stop, I didnt. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. We want to take you through some of the improvement and progress that you can notice if you decide to quit or reduce your intake significantly. At this stage, youve continued to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. I will take each day as it comes, onward. But 3 months in, my sleep is still shocking. Im totally smug also, I have to keep it in check. It slowly started sinking in, and I asked Jesus to help me stop drinking. The weight gain came (and quite a bit ) -but my 12 step program mentality is now helping me correct the weight problem! I was a very heavy drinker for many years. I stayed the course, kept eating better, kept trying to workout more and abstained. What I did was replace doing this with different things like kombuchas, coconut waters iced teas always stocked in my fridge. I was starting to find balance. 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 never intended to completely stop but now Im not so sure. Up until my last divorce in 2009 I could always stop drinking. Sparkling waters, diet sodas and fruits like grapes have helped me greatly getting the carbonated feeling and sugar in my body that I missed from alcohol. My health was at high risk for stroke or heart attack. after reading your response i felt compelled to answer. By stop drinking alcohol, the liver Staying alcohol free for 6 months gives your body and mind enough time to heal from the damage alcohol does to it. If you drink regularly, your brain will start to compensate by producing stimulating chemicals, according to Harvard Health. "Most likely, people who care about you will be supportive and encourage your efforts to stay sober," says Kennedy. >145\>95 Take time out for others and give something back to society. Dreams are more vivid but I have started having relapse dreams oh well. Quitting i think made me depressed at first as i needed 9-10 hrs sleep a night and i didnt feel any benefits until about 3 weeks ago when i suddenly noticed i wasnt craving a nap anymore at the wknd and i felt good to go all day. I do make myself a decaf cappuccino almost every night. I was a very heavy drinker, I would say close to a handle of Vodka a day, everyday for over 3 years. Figure out what works for you and leave the rest. Have you had any doctor visits, lab tests or x-rays since then? Read our, What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol. I like keeping track of the health benefits I get after one week, two weeks, three weeks etc. I chose to live and watch my granddaughter grow up. Next its the 60 pounds I gained since 2016 Finally I started getting chest pains, my BP was crazy and I felt terrible. A really helpful article, thank you. Im just way more productive when Im home. Read Allan Carrs book The Easy Way to Quit Drinking and a book called The Sober Diaries. I do not know what to think. I know exactly what you mean Aaron. 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. same- no weight loss! For more details, see our Privacy Policy. I feel great cant ever see me drinking again dont miss it at all !! If you look back at family pictures, Im always holding a can of beer. It sounds like its a tough time for you right now and we want you to know that there is support available. Your email address will not be published. But were to late. At night, I no longer craved carbs and fat. Physically, you may experience acute withdrawal The fizzle lasts longer than the buzz! But here's the thing: although it may have initially helped me head to dreamland, that alcohol seriously disrupted my REM cycle. 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 Im conscious that if I dont take action now I never will. Many will notice that their blood pressure has lowered if it was high before making changes. I would go AF feeling great then think I could do alcohol reduction which always turned into OVER drinking after a few days. for up to six (6) guests providing majority of guests are present at the time of the request. Oh yeah and sleep really well now . Ive been sober 9 months and loving it. I hope nope I know Ill be there in about 2.5 months. I didnt know or understand the sudden craving. Eventually, I got to the point that I was able to say, "No thanks, Im not drinking." You are not going to drink as many calories and that will reduce how many you are consuming daily. My anxiety was through the roof and my face was puffy and ugh, I felt awful but didnt even know it. I highly recommend the AF or AR (alcohol-reduced) life to anyone! 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. I just lost my nephew from vodka. I have been sleeping better almost immediately, more productive, happier, and lost weight (I havent even been able to get to the gym in the last 3 months but thats another story). Make physical exercise and meditation a permanent part of your life. At 8 months alcahol free, it has been an eye opening journey. in the evenings! I dont remember my dreams anymore. 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. Im at 6 months now after years of stop/start attempts. Many thanks for your message. Now, as the 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. Since he was just in his home by himself. I woke up a new person. It will also help you stay connected to sobriety and sober living. I managed to walk out of icu and leave drinking behind me. 2020;13:288. Avoid going to parties where you know you will have to face alcohol, as much as you can. If you're one of these individuals, you may have decided that it's time to quit drinking. Increased quality of sleep can have some positive effects for many people. When I re-read this, I saw that it was a little too much unicorns and rainbows. This benefit alone is sufficient motivation to go on. Ive been AF for 79 days today. Subsequently, they questioned my alcohol intake and I decided that day I had to come clean with myself, partner and family members. My hubby is proud of me, has really cut back his drinking, but hasnt quit. Make sure that you talk it out with someone when you feel like you might be in a danger of relapsing or just generally feeling down. Do it. It has been 9 months of no alcohol and it hasnt been easy. Keep on everybody, we can do this!! 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. I was always pretty active too. They got him to the hospital. So even tho this reads 3 months that may just be a start to improve the net can suggest 1 month its all contingent on how long and how much you were hurting yourself. I have also lost about 5kg as well and have a more healthy lifestyle which includes daily exercise and green smoothies. And I knew that I wasnt meant to drink. This is a wonderful comment and really resonates with my own experience. 3. Hoping Ill feel so great Ill stay off alcohol for good. When you stop drinking, you have the opportunity to:Improve your mood, anxiety, and stress levelsGet better sleep and feel more restedFocus on having better relationships with your friends and familyHave better attention and concentration in school and workFeel more energetic and productive 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. To be honest, I'm not sure how many drinks I downed each week, but it was more than five during any given night out. What next: Im healthier, happier, more energetic and clear thinking. I was a very heavy drinker. I cant tell you how glad I am that I took that step that day. Thank you for your website. Alcohol is just not good when it tricks you into dependency. This I find so strange after years of using it to handle any pressure . Alcohol withdrawal is a result of your brain becoming too used to continuous exposure to the substance. I am three years and three months sober. I am really struggling. Why Trust Us? Bye, see you on the flip side booze. 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. If youre considering quitting or struggling to stay sober, just know that youre not alone and although its difficult, youre incredibly strong and you can do this. I suppose that comes from not ever before having to deal with my own BULLSHITE. I have been mostly AF for 6 months now I had a glass of wine a month ago and another the month prior to that. Remember that everyones experience is different and you might not see the same changes for yourself at the same time as others. Im way less social though. Meditation is known to bring peace and harmony to mind and keep negative emotions at bay. One handle a day. This pandemic really helped me. 7 weeks AF. Does tapering work and will you have a seizure? I feel so much healthier, enjoy nutritious meals, (as I love to cook), better skin and working out. It matters that you did. ~ Cassandra Clare. And since I was hungover and bloated from junk food, those workouts felt pretty crappy. Then it just dawned on me. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 55(4), pp.433-438. Was drinking 20 to 30 units per night, was beginning to take its toll after 30 years. The first month was quite difficult mentally because I continuously tried to convince myself one drink isnt bad or I deserve it but luckily I was able to hold on. Im going to to try again in the next few days to stop. Wishing you the best! 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