Just read this Chris as I get ready to embark on my 30-day challenge. Now, to exorcise the sugar junkie . First 4 months were really difficult with all the chemical changes in the body and withdrawal symptoms eg: anxiety/ depression. Anyway, good for yall!!! But a word of caution about just the one glass it doesnt work for most people. Ive complained for a long time about a fear of premature death. Avoid social gatherings for a good while. It is important to not bottle up your feelings and talk about them. This is great for those who want to maintain their weight and/or start cutting fat. I had 2 mini strokes during the month of August. If you have been addicted for a long period of time, your body is still healing from all the toxins d6 months soberuring these 6 months. The days seem sooo much longer. Take time out for others and give something back to society. I suppose over the last few years Ive drunk most days. AND YOU CAN HAVE AS MANY AS YOU WANT. You can volunteer at a sober house as a sober companion or a sober coach to help others deal with their alcohol addiction. I found that I was creating situations where I was becoming angry, stressed and resentful of othersI eventually realised that this was alcohols way of saying youre the victim, you deserve a drink just for having to cope with these people etc.. Working out 1hr + 6 days week lifting and cardio. No drinking alcohol in just over 3 months. Days 30 and beyond: Cravings may continue but improve over time depending on how much and often you used to drink, Berens says. Reading daily. . November I pulled the BP monitor out regularly over 140/95, scared me a lot. Last week I hit 6 months more improvements to discuss. John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE is board-certified in addiction medicine and preventative medicine. I lost 30-35 lbs & feel and look great. Being 6 months sober will bring healthy changes in your body, physical health, social relationships and how to you connect with the world. Nothing changed unless you look closer at the can. Blamed lockdown & other factors. The sense of guilt is not uncommon and affects everyone at some point. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Highly recommend. I do have high bloo pressure most likely due to drinking, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL They got him to the hospital. Im just way more productive when Im home. Look better. I have never eaten sweets, now thats all I want. The nutritional choices you make while under the influence arent optimal either. i just need to know i will be okay. Im sleeping better, the weight fell right off, and my brain is much clearer. 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. Rather, I feel like it actually helps me have a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and my body. I do have lots of regrets and lots of inner healing and self love and forgiveness I still need to work on. Face it, challenge it and overcome it. Today I am 87days AF I will do anything. The sweet cravings have gone thru the roof. Cant sleep much at night but sleep late in mornings. After a decade or more of nightly red wine consumption that culminated in two bottles a night, I am trying to stop, or at least cut it in half or less. 4 Stages of Alcohol and Drug Rehab Recovery, What to Do If Dry January Didnt Work for You, The Risks of Using Alcohol to Relieve Anxiety, Dry January: The Benefits of a Month Without Alcohol, The Risks of Drinking Alcohol While Taking Lexapro, Sleep Problems Associated With Alcohol Misuse, The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Medications, Mild, Moderate, and Severe Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms. Why cant I go an evening without a glass in my hand? 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). As a 57 year old man, not how I want to appear. You'll also have more energy and stamina, and you may notice that your Its been since Feb.11 2021 since I had a drink. It buys you time until cravings are gone. In January 2022 Ill be 41. The cravings, they get less powerful and less often but still come, at least for me. in the evenings! I drink non alcoholic beer. getting support from my wife and family. Even up until 2016 I would regularly not drink for weeks at a time. Its great. Its an extremely hard battle to fight,but I promise, When you finally are able go without for a period of time that clears your mind and allows your brain to heal its self. Really realizing how much alcohol was slowing me down, overall. Probably the happiest ive felt in a long time. I still love the taste of a good beer, so I often have ONE (just one) on Friday or Saturday nights. Ice Cream galore, Pralines & pecan, also carbs.. 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. Im so thankful and humble to have reached this milestone. Thank you, now I am on my 2nd going to 3rd months AF, I feel good youre right i having a good sleep now a days. A lot of people use drinking as a way to induce sleep which is not healthy at all. Your risk of developing cancer will decrease, and your liver function will have greatly improved. My flesh enjoyed what I gave it and it will die once I stop feeding it. . 3. 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. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 October 2020]. It took 2 months. Your skin will look healthier, blood pressure may lower, and immune system function and liver inflammation will improve. Its hard but live on. I do get tempted every now and again but after 6 months the downsides of alcohol just dont seem worth it anymore. Me and my partner drank most nights and me quitting has reduced her intake as well. That's when I realized that I didnt want to drink alcohol anymore. Finally I started getting chest pains, my BP was crazy and I felt terrible. Sadly no weight reduction. This was bad as no one knew and I didnt see it as an issue. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. I am now 2 months sober and do not ever want to go back to those times. If I get into a binge cycle I end up with nasty depression as well. Feeling better about myself. This is because alcohol can cause dehydration, which can lead to dry, dull skin. But I rarely drink. I wish everyone Good Luck and Peace in their lives. For 15 hard years i have been drinking almost everyday(minimum 4/7 weekdays) How serious your withdrawal symptoms are depends on how much, how long, and how often you imbibein addition to genetic factors. I stopped counting days and months and just kept it in the day then days turned to weeks to months to years (About 26 but who cares) Check out the supportive community on our Daybreak app or get some health coaching support to encourage you along this path. An Alcohol-Free Year: Insights from My First 6 Months | Better Humans 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. I will get thereI will keep trying. Meet the experts: Linzy Ziegelbaum, RD, is a nutritionist who focuses on making healthier food decisions and portion control. I like my ability to act and think with clear intention. Its a bit bizarre. After losing two family members I started drinking extremely heavily. I have lost 6-7 kilos and weirdly no cravings although i have had some stomach issues caused by quitting and eat much healthier after using my drinking time 1 night to read Eat to Beat Disease by Dr William Li. 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. It was better before. And I drink tea. 7. Once you have stayed sober for 6 months you will have overcome the withdrawal symptoms and notice changes and improvements in your memory and vision. I was a very heavy drinker, I would say close to a handle of Vodka a day, everyday for over 3 years. I am a believer in Christ Jesus have always had a personal relationship with my savior and I finally asked the LORD, why cant I stop drinking and why do I enjoy it when I actually want to quit? I never really had a hangover, cuz my alcohol level had plateaued. I think its really important to find something to replace the drinking with and to look forward to. I was looking up what happens to your body when your alcohol free for 52 days . Current fave: NA lite ginger beer with a splash of cranberry and fresh lime. Alcohol can cause problems in relationships, such as conflicts, communication problems, and trust issues. U.S. Alcohol Drinking Alcohol Consumption Health Care A woman has shared her incredible three-week transformation after completely cutting out alcohol. How did you go Sue? Rewarded myself after 11 days with no alcohol. This article was the first one I read about becoming alcohol free because I wasnt sure I could. Its absolutely brilliant. I feel clear and optimistic for the first time in 20+ years. In mild cases these will resolve by day two or three, but in more severe cases, these symptoms may be more severe (seizures, hallucinations, delirium, etc.) I dont sleep better or have any sense of increased clarity. I hope i am successful at quitting. I went all out and gave up a lot of Juno food also with it and found it easier to go all out. Just a month in for me, looking much better in my face, no weight loss overall though but thats something to address over time. But here's the thing: although it may have initially helped me head to dreamland, that alcohol seriously disrupted my REM cycle. Trying hard not to get into the ice-cream habit but I figure a bowl of ice-cream is better than a bottle of wine! Buy plenty of fruit. but I fell for that the last time on day 10 AF. 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. Hello yes I have had those issues. I feel you on the weight loss thing! You have to eat healthy sweet snacks. Sleep is amazing, health is amazing, and I am down 27 lbs. Kate I hope you are having good luck with your reduced alcohol consumption. Surprisingly, I didnt notice substantial changes after I cut down my alcohol consumption by 50-75%. single. Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. Saitz R. Introduction to alcohol withdrawal. Mocktails, or alcohol-free cocktails, are always a good swap. I was a daily drinker (around almost a bottle of wine in the evening, Id always leave a little bit just so I didnt feel guilty about drinking an entire bottle). 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. Two weeks felt so good I thought, Why not 3 months? Here I am. Great, fun, supportive people, but heavy drinkers. I miss having a glass with friends. Thank you for sharing. This is when the detox process begins. Ive enjoyed reading other folks experiences theyve been very wise and helpful. I just lost my nephew from vodka. They also said im diabetic so im working hard. It is easy to stop, but hard to quit 4ever when you are single. Your worries and problems are still there, they still need to be dealt with, but with a clear head and guilt free mind are easier. Id subsist on veggies and tofu in an attempt to make up for my late-night habits. I have a work party next month and im taking the car because i aint drinking and dont want to ruin how good it feels not to drink. Now that I know this I nip things in the bud as soon as I recognise this effect starting to manifest. Yes, my sweet tooth is back but seems to be calming down. 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. When you drink alcohol, even in moderate amounts, it can result in obesity. Thought my good path would rub off as I was doing quite well but instead I slid. It started to improve rather quickly when I decided to stop playin but it wasnt like normal right away. I like the way I feel. So enjoy, and take it easy. The benefits are ridiculously wonderful! 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. Brought up with an alcoholic mother. ITS A NEW START TO OUR JOURNEY Eating candy is better than ingesting alcohol, and your body will adjust. I stopped binge drinking 5 weeks ago. Inflammatory issues such as arthritic hands & feet feel I bought myself a 64oz water bottle on Amazon and it has been life changing for detox and weight loss, so I highly recommend investing in a nice big water jug and chugging that thing all day everyday. I just want to know will things get better.i I know im still early in recovery but I have good energy days and days i cant get up i and im not balanced. Still working on the energy thing and thankfully my memory is improving. As I lay in bed now, life is looking good, Im feeling positive, only I can screw this up. I feel a thousand times better now. Im going to keep travelling this path. As your body adjusts to a lack of alcohol, your blood pressure will likely drop and your liver will heal from any effects of heavy or binge drinking, says Dr. Peterson. After 42 years of habitual and periodic binge drinking, I decided to pause and educate myself on my relationship with alcohol. Good luck.. Not going back, Its been a month now and l havent had a beer or smoked a joint. Over the covid year things spiraled quickly for me. Its so nice to read these comments from so many others that are in the same boat. 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. And yes, THE CHOCOLATE consumption was through the roof! For some reason it has hit me over the head that the root word of intoxicated is TOXIC. You keep the pouring, glass-holding and drinking effect and it still has the beneficial compounds , resviritrol etc. At 8 months alcahol free, it has been an eye opening journey. I was having 2 to 5 drinks a night, sometimes shots of liquor, sometimes very strong stout beers. well done bro, you beat me by 14 days. Other then that, I do consume non alcholic beers to just scratch that itch. I was a 3-4 drinks of white wine per day. I now have to ween myself off that as well as evening chocolate intake, rarely ate chocolate before. After showing my butt Christmas Eve I resolved to quit permanently after 20+ years of daily drinking. <126\<78 I just turned 71 and until recently had been a regular drinker since my teens, some periods of my life more than others. I was ashamed of my drinking and felt ashamed the next morning by how many beers I had the day before. I do more running now and my family life is so much better best thing I ever did !! Since he was just in his home by himself. Its personal, private, and powerful. Brilliant description Elizabeth ! So many of you have focused long and hard for your own betterment. I suffered a tragedy that no parent should suffer, which I used to justify my drinking. There are many benefits to giving up alcohol, both short-term and long-term. It impairs your sleep-wake cycle too. Med Clin North Am. and finding I am completing more tasks at home in the evenings as Im not sinking into the couch with another Beer and ignoring the myriad of jobs to do on my very old but beautiful home. I have dozens of different teas snd I have replaced my vodka addiction with a tea one lol. Rebecca Berens, MD, is a family medicine physician who specializes in women's health. The sugar cravings and dehydration are no joke. I have no desire to drink and my guilty feeling have gone. Life is full of choices, and the choices we make, make the people we become. Your notes show that these changes have happened for some of you. 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. But regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, its a choice that comes with some great benefits. I had gained weight, barely got out of bed, hid bottles from my husband. If you look back at family pictures, Im always holding a can of beer. Lost 3 kgs just like that and feeling like the top of the world! I slept much better when I drank. My biggest regret is that I didnt do this years ago. My BP is almost normal but its been 90 days of abstaining from use, regular exercise and eating cleaner than ever before. Poor sleep, Low energy, looking very aged and not exercising as much as I wanted. My healthy crutch has been sparkling water in a can. 2020. Be a badass. Not so sure on overseas. Seek medical advice if you need guidance on whats happening in regard to your health. I lost fat and became more lean and muscular.. I urge anyone trying to stop drinking to stick at it. They only notice you without drink until they get drunk, then after that it is game time. 7 weeks AF. After on and off attempts at going AF, Im now feeling confident that I will remain AF for the rest of my life. During that detox period for some reason I was able to make it longer then 3 days with drinking. Same thing with the stool issue. Making a choice to reduce your alcohol intake or quit drinking is another one of these life choices. Unfortunately, you can't completely avoid withdrawal symptoms, but you can reduce their severity by weaning yourself off gradually. This is because alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, so when it's no longer in your system, your body has to adjust to the change. I stayed the course, kept eating better, kept trying to workout more and abstained. Im self employed. Age related pain. I suppose that comes from not ever before having to deal with my own BULLSHITE. And I hope to be able to do day 43, and thats how I manage my challenge, I hope and pray for anyone who needs it and wish you well, be safe and stay strong. All of this means that taking a break from booze could help you better fight off any seasonal illnesses. I to have a chocolate crave. More creative on many levels. Alcohol Withdrawal. At this stage your risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease and several cancers starts to reduce (, World Cancer Research Fund, 2007; Roerecke et al., 2017). 6 Months Without Alcohol and Life is Beautiful In month five of not drinking alcohol, I knew I was a different person. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. Good luck to all . My relationships with family, friends, and my girlfriend is so much better. I know I am not all the way there, yet, but I realize I am moving in that direction. 3 weeks no booze, after escalating during Covid. From the beginning of your addiction to staying sober for the first two months, you will notice a lot of social anxiety. I also was hoping for instant weight loss but its happening just now. It is a deliberate choice that will continue to haunt you for long. It turned out to be a severe skin infection and the doctors had no idea how I got it. ( The only alcohol I dank was beer , throughout the day) I would quit for 2 weeks and start drinking again. If someone is in the habit of drinking consistently, especially an athlete, this leads to dehydration and depletion of certain necessary vitamins and minerals as a result, as well as sluggishness because youre not getting the hydration your body needs, says Linzy Ziegelbaum, RD, CDN, the founder of LNZ nutrition. Non alcohol beer has been a life saver, allows me to be in social environment without the akwardness! I have just hit the one month into my three. 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!! Not too sweet, a little spicy, really excellent. They can give you herbs like milk thistle for your liver/digestion too and help correct any dysbiosis. Weekends are still a struggle though, but weirdly got through Christmas and New Year without too much trouble. It was just a habit. Have you continued to receive mental clarity and benefits as time has gone on, or is month three pretty much the most relevant? Smug Club, for sure. Ive made sure that Ive not become preachy about not drinking. Have slipped back but Thankyou for the reminder of the benefits. it will kill you and its not worth it. alcohol fills the brain with toxins that can cause blackouts and it might even leave you with permanent damages to the memory. It has amazed me, the adjustment period. When you ditch the alcohol, however, you won't have those sleepy-yet-restless nights. One thing, for sure. 1 week Also, your sleep Today is 60 days for me and I feel worse than ever. No more anxiety, or depression. Just came to the conclusion a bottle of wine a night was a negative. You may have some or all of the following:Upset stomachLow appetiteHeadacheWeird heartbeatsSweatingShakiness (tremors) Here are some of the most common effects of giving up alcohol. EJIFCC. I can honestly say I do not miss the liquid I used to seemingly not be able to do without. During all those times I would say to my self please God make this stop Im looking forward to the health benefits. Im back to my ideal weight and body fat and almost full strength despite some neuropathy. I was so stupid! Published 2018 Dec 5. Hi Ian, I found that I had a bit of a haze and some fatigue for weeks following my attempt to quit. If not I would suggest that you go for an exam ..just to be on the safe side. But since all this happened Im down to 1-2 a week. If you're like most people, you probably enjoy the occasional alcoholic beverage. I am very fortunate to have a husband who is an amazing cook and we enjoy evenings with a wonderful meal which is complemented by a bottle or two. Im a 39 year old male. Youll also notice healthier skin and external appearance as well! I have been experiencing horrific night terrors did anyone experience the same? What next: Im healthier, happier, more energetic and clear thinking. 3. It became less of an assistant and more of a curse as the years went by to the point I was making choices while under the influence that were having significant consequences on my life. Has anyone noticed, like me, that their eyesight is better in the morning? No booze for last 2 months, feeling better, but have replaced the evening drinkies with 0 beer. I have lost 12 kgs. Ive now been sober for 6 months and over the last year Ive been sober for 300 days (had a relapse, but coming back stronger than ever) Ive now decided to give my body 12 years of sobriety to make up for the damage I caused myself physically and mentally over that time. So, when you stop drinking, you may find that you have fewer cravings for food. I travel a good bit and to be honest, am not enjoying not drinking. You can show up everyday for your life I have also lost about 5kg as well and have a more healthy lifestyle which includes daily exercise and green smoothies. SO GOOD! Problem solved! Hi Rita Im 2 months clean today went into rehab April 2.had a very scary withdrawal in the hospital I was near death caused by lactic acidosis scary scary. But this is not healthy for you and can cause a relapse. Im also saving a lot of money because the beers I enjoy are stupidly expensive! Plus I genuinely enjoyed the taste of beer and all the different options that I could try and enjoy. I decided on New Years to only drink on weekends. So isolation was real bad. 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. Im just bored. Alas NO weight loss, NO skin glow. I cant imagine drinking again knowing this is what life can be like without it. I was really bothered by how much space it was taking up in my life even though I was functional I knew it was negatively affecting me. Im about to begin the first 3 months of 2021 alcohol free, Ive got 40+ years of habitual drinking to beat, Ill be revisiting this list along the way, to remind me why Im doing it, thanks. Before knowing the effect of alcohol on the test results, it is important to know the metabolism of alcohol in the body. Once again, well done bro. Obvious In my opinion, youre literal supermen&women. I was expecting instant weightloss! im Glad there is moderators checking comments. Life is simply better. 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