After that time I saw the benefits, I have completed a year & I never want to go back. 2 weeks for me. I feel clear and optimistic for the first time in 20+ years. I am 3 months off alcohol,it was affecting my work, not anymore.i kinda look at drinking with distain now.my self-esteem is improving as is my confidence, alcohol used to be my shield, reward, Icebreaker, hobby,took over my life really.i have gone caffeine free too now.i still smoke, small steps. Im self employed. The pandemic hit and started beinge drinking for 3,4, even five days straight. I didnt like the dependency I had on drinking beer. I laughed I went over my former wine buddys house today and we went for ice cream. I was not very good.) No weight loss for me. I have dozens of different teas snd I have replaced my vodka addiction with a tea one lol. 3. I wasnt really over weight before but I have lost a little weight any my body looks more trim than before. One of the unexpected benefits of giving up alcohol is that you may find yourself more productive than before. I lost fat and became more lean and muscular.. Ive struggled through dry months. big improvement that last post should read. Im three months way down on consumption! 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. 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. There were no more morning trips for bagels (yes, bagels plural) and coffee to tend to my hangover. Have you continued to receive mental clarity and benefits as time has gone on, or is month three pretty much the most relevant? One thing, for sure. 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. Im currently on 2 weeks AF and planning to do 6 and see how I feel. I couldnt do that. Staying alcohol free for 6 months gives your body and mind enough time to heal from the damage alcohol does to it. One handle a day. You have to eat healthy sweet snacks. i now cringe at the thought of vodka but I genuinely like the taste of beer so I have been drinking the 0 alcohol beer. These stories on sobriety are uplifting to say the least., How is it going are you still alcohol free. He said everything looks fine. It can increase the percentage of liver fat and cause it to function abnormally. I guess Im replacing booze with food. Research also shows that some people experience an increased libido after reducing or quitting alcohol. Good luck to all. Not even a week after my final days as a college freshman, I went on a family vacation. So I decided not to plan and every morning I woke up I asked for help to god to make this day an drink free one, and before I fell asleep Id say thank you for your help. Man man man I was drinking heavy for 7 years strong Im 33 know last year I lost 2 jobs due to alcohol abuse Im one year sober on march 1 2022..every since I put down the bottle life been great, Thankyou Ive just done a month no drinking.and am looking Ill and tired, I have been sober for 40 days now. Your body may shake uncontrollably for up to 24 hours after it enters your body. It does wonders, after my first few weeks ,felt like there was a drink waiting at the end of each week, each month. I can look forward now with hope and can actually make a go of things. but Ive definitely increased sugar intake, its getting better though, at day 53. Just make sure you have people around you who understand and support you not sabotage you. 6 Weeks Without Alcohol You may have higher thinking and problem-solving skills, memory and attention than those who are still drinking alcohol. Ive been a heavy drinker since probably the age of 17. Hey there, I am now 75 days in and feel a l lot better in general. Nobody but GOD! Stay strong its a poison thats become socially acceptable. Many of the benefits listed above such as improved memory and ability to focus and concentrate, will continue. But when you reach that turning point and stay sober for 6 months, it will start restoring your physical health. I do have lots of regrets and lots of inner healing and self love and forgiveness I still need to work on. . Whether it's a glass of wine with dinner or a couple of beers while watching the game, alcohol can be an enjoyable way to relax and socialize. 2020. Now, to exorcise the sugar junkie . Roerecke, M., Kaczorowski, J., Tobe, S., Gmel, G., Hasan, O. and Rehm, J., 2017. Verywell Mind's content is for informational and educational purposes only. As for my anxiety Im like a new person and so much happier. 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. water per day, and my fitbit shows my average resting heart rate has dropped from 69 to 57. Gotcthrough my first Saturday party, and found thise drinking so entertaining. Need to keep my feet on the path! Sleep better, get more done, lost ony 3 pound up to now. Guess Im a bit slow , It is inspiring to see so many comments of success I would be celebrating 4 weeks today but I had a relapse celebrating a little food fortune.. I have a domestic routine that involves getting all the tasks that were once impossible to even ponder DONE! One week, well done, it goes on and on. 1 month AF, longest period of my adult life ( 34). in january 2022 i was admitted to hospital with ascites and a belly being the size or a full term pregnancy due fo fluid build up bearing in mind i am a slight 8/12 stone.. the agony was indescribable. Im also, in a negative environment Im trying to get out of (the reason I started drinking every day) most days have been easy for me not to drink, but today I am trying so hard not to drink, but I wont because I know Im 60 days closer to sobriety being a year. I did the same thing. I dont remember my dreams anymore. U.S. Alcohol Drinking Alcohol Consumption Health Care A woman has shared her incredible three-week transformation after completely cutting out alcohol. It will get up eventually give it about 6months. Everyday I marvel in the fact that I am happy, sleep well, and am calm and focused. I feel better, with no fear of hangover. 788 days before and after. Different stage of alcoholism affect the brain differently. Ive hit 6 months AF. I read how to detox at home snd did it without telling my husband or 3 sons. Even back into fitness. Your notes show that these changes have happened for some of you. You can opt-out at any time. Ive been a heavy drinker 30+ years. I feel a thousand times better now. 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. But life has its own timing and logic sometimes. Chocolate is part of it, but dutch chocolate only. Unconnected, cholesterol came up as abnormal then later a pre-diabetes condition.Diet addressed,now Very much slimmer but was still drinking,switched to gin & slimline tonic, doing a large bottle a week.Now quit 3 weeks feel exhausted & constantly constipated.Is this a symptom of abstinence? Ive now been off the sauce for couple weeks, I feel great. It matters that you did. ~ Cassandra Clare. Im back on the dry 14 days and determined to stay off it. At home Im thinking of charging Ben & Jerry room and board. However the content is nice. Thank you for your website. The first 21 days days was hard, buy I had to remember my WHY. Weight loss, its patchy but does come, youve goto do some exercise, be prepared for this, as the huge amounts of crap you eat do replace some of the cravings. 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 Lost 50 Lbs. Looking forward to extending the streak into 2022 God willing. Be strong and let your motions run you. Hello yes I have had those issues. 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. 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). I recently went to one, it was eye opening. Web568 views, 38 likes, 3 loves, 3 comments, 74 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from El poeta boaner: El poeta boaner was live. I have just hit the one month into my three. 66 days Alcohol free and feel a whole lot better,my aim is to do one year!! Lead by example and dont do it for anyone else. Thats one way to reframe alcohol if you are close to a cocktail When you drink, you get fizzled!, Thats good to hear. People that claim that wine and other alcoholic drinks enhances food flavor can stop lying. Heineken and Becks make really great ones and I was an IPA fan. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 October 2020]. Im in my 60s Ive tried quitting three times before. I quite for 4 years when I stopped smoking so that I wouldnt have a weak moment. 12 pounds shed, seems to have leveled off. It was incredibly difficult to leave alcohol behind physically and socially but, as time went on, I felt stronger, more clear-headed, healthier. Alcohol paralyzes brain cells and prevents us from sense life and everything around us 2. However, when you stop drinking, your risk of developing these diseases decreases. Still have the urge to grab a few brews on Friday and Saturday. And since I was hungover and bloated from junk food, those workouts felt pretty crappy. Hi Buddy, you are an inspiration. Happier already-no waking up to a hangover and the shame that comes with it. I have been an alcoholic for 30 years and finally decided to stop drinking with the help of AA and my support system. Dont put your race down. Feel great, no real cravings. Ive spent nearly 40 years drinking. I am improving my sugar and BP but get dizzy spells I was sleeping better in rehab but have been home and cant sleep maybe I felt safe in rehab but its nice to hear that its a day to day thing I get frustrated some days and cry and feel I will never feel better. But it is a long journey, and this is not where it ends. It was just a habit. Not sure what to do. Since the last Ale, which Ive enjoyed since a small boy having been given sips from my Fathers tankard of Strong Brown Ale at the Dinner table, Ive shed 6.5 kilos, I eat less, enjoy a better sleep and my skin, nails and what little hair decorates my bonce is improved. 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. It wasnt as hard as I thought it would be. Gets better after month 5. I managed to walk out of icu and leave drinking behind me. We felt alone and turned to drink. My partner and I have vowed to quit for two months as our initial goal. I hope it goes away soon. In January 2022 Ill be 41. Days seven to 30: You may still crave alcohol, but thatll gradually improve. I have been reading this sites comments every night to help me not drink. Im a much cleaner and clearer performer, and Im having way more fun than before. Now, after taking the time to look at the reasons behind my addiction, I feel more my authentic self than I have felt since I was a very young child. I want to love myself again and hopefully another. 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. My relationships with family, friends, and my girlfriend is so much better. If I feel like something special I grab a cold one of those and reward myself with that! at least 1 bottle of vodka a day for the last 3 years and 2 bottles of wine daily prior to that. 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