New addiction seems to be coffee. I am approaching 12mths off the grog and feeling pretty damn happy with myself. 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. I read that the neuropathy may never resolve, and that breaks my heart and scares me for what I have done to myself. Like punching your bully in the nose, knocking him out and becoming a much better person. Unfortunately I discovered when I started drinking again that Im unable to moderate long term. For some, they find that meditation, reading or other activities such as a pottery class, become more possible. Youre not alone in this. You can volunteer at a sober house as a sober companion or a sober coach to help others deal with their alcohol addiction. I was a very heavy drinker. What I did was replace doing this with different things like kombuchas, coconut waters iced teas always stocked in my fridge. hope this helps shed some light to support people in stopping although i will never preach. I drank nearly every day previously some wine each day. I feel great cant ever see me drinking again dont miss it at all !! It takes something big for you to wake up and take control. Ive carried alot of anxiety over the Blood Pressure bit which was over 145/95 consistently in November. I feel so much better, mentally and physically and Ive lost 45lbs!! 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. After retiring at 58 I celebrated for two years in which 3-5 glasses turned into 2 bottles and a joint per day. I had a few wobbles along the way, especially if I was stressed, then I made a PROFOUND discovery about myself. I was so worried how hard this was gonna be now? Good luck to everyone! This is great for those who want to maintain their weight and/or start cutting fat. had much alcohol past 2 weeks, stopped 2 days before test Dr. Ed Friedlander answered Pathology 46 years experience I'm happy for you: Congratulations on recognizing the problem. Nothing seems to help I drink waters with lemon I dont eat junk food any tips appreciated thank you. So as of todays date I have been sober for 192 days. When you first stop drinking, your body will begin to detoxify itself. Im 55. Better nutrition, more consistent workouts. Now Im feeling much more confident and yes, a little bit smug! Looking forward to extending the streak into 2022 God willing. Ive binged and restarted numerous times but I will not ever go back to the point I was at a year ago. When you stop, your brain continues to pump out a lot of those chemicals, leading to the many symptoms of withdrawal. I suppose over the last few years Ive drunk most days. 2019;12(8):28-39. The next morning (er, afternoon) when I woke up, I was in punishment mode. But I do get depressed alot of thinking what drinking caused. Your life is precious. I just wanted to share that Ive felt all the benefits listed in this article and more. More days then not Id drink around 10 beers or 2 bottles of wine. I am a Christian and god has helped me. I think the longer its been going on and the more you drink the more this can occur. Bye, see you on the flip side booze. Im just happy that I arent doing things that embarrass my family. I have lost 12 kgs. Take care, The HSM Team. But you might also experience what's called "hang-xiety," or anxious feelings that are experienced as part of a hangover, says Dr. Peterson. This February will be 12 months alcohol free af, I hope you can help me give some idea Ive had the shakes and was drinking so much my blood pressure was so high I was hospitalized 2x I have stopped drinking 2 months now goofed-up on 3 ipa at a Christmas party which I didnt want to go I feel worse now than when I was drinking many ipas. 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. but felt absolutely wonderful. 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). This is the longest stint I can ever remembervery sad. It is easy to stop, but hard to quit 4ever when you are single. If you find that one aspect from that list is still something youre struggling with, such as sleep or lack of mental clarity, we encourage you to seek medical support to see if there are other things in your life affecting that part of your health. 60. You keep the pouring, glass-holding and drinking effect and it still has the beneficial compounds , resviritrol etc. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Lifeline is also available for support 24/7 on 13 11 14. There are many benefits to giving up alcohol, both short-term and long-term. 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. Verywell Mind articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and mental healthcare professionals. Some studies have shown that upping your alcohol intake over time may put you at risk for long-term weight gain, though more research is needed on this. I read how to detox at home snd did it without telling my husband or 3 sons. I feel good, healthy all the exercise and good eating has me in the best shape Ive been in for sometime and so Im pretty confident with a shirt off again lol. I am almost 56, getting vertical normal ridges, quite deep ones at that. I need to find new ways to relax and destress without the instant mind numbing effects of alcohol. Live life. WebWhy six weeks no alcohol before a liver test A 34-year-old male asked: Liver blood values got 50 u/l-gpt 84 u/l-ggt 118 u/l , big problem? But the last six months are easily noticeable. I still have problems sleeping, like always, and its getting worse. I finally decided to quit and drink NA beers. 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. Good luck to all. 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.". My family and friends tell me I look healthier now. Stay positive, keep going forward and take one day at a time. Ive been sober minded for 3 months and delivered for life. This made the sugar volume very low and also the carbohydrates. Also, I have transitioned to AF beers e.g. Yes I read This Naked Mind and now 7 weeks 4 days AF! High blood pressure. I left out few things of what Im going through physically and mentally. For more details, see our Privacy Policy. I will be 10 months sober in 1 week. Read Allan Carrs book The Easy Way to Quit Drinking and a book called The Sober Diaries. Metabolic Age 49, February 26th 43 yo 2 weeks for me. 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. Just read this Chris as I get ready to embark on my 30-day challenge. I feel so much better now! What a mindset to have and strong spirit, thank you for articulating it for those who appreciated reading your powerful words. I was having 2 to 5 drinks a night, sometimes shots of liquor, sometimes very strong stout beers. it worked for me. I now have to ween myself off that as well as evening chocolate intake, rarely ate chocolate before. We want you to be informed of the things you can start noticing after a couple of weeks, all the way to 12 months down the track. Today is 60 days for me and I feel worse than ever. 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. Id highly recommend the audio/book Drink? I really recommend you search out the Recovery Radio Network and/or checkout Russell Brands book (and audiobook) Recovery. I dont miss alcohol at all even when Im around others who are drinking. Wine is my poison. I am really struggling. He was a wonderful person we had his memorial on Saturday there were so many friends on zoom. My mood is still really low. 7. 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. TLDR: i have been reading forums and articles like are you an alcoholic? does 8 beers a day give you problems? s**t like this on the internet for as long as i can remember, just quit the booze. 2020. thanks. Thank You. I know slowing my intake worked before but as I age (only 43 I guess) I worry Ive done irreversible damage already. We have gone over the things that help you become sober. Its been 2 months now I cant believe how deep I sleep at night. Why? But I love me some gummy bears and chocolate! 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. 2010;7(3):799-813. doi:10.3390/ijerph7030799, By Arlin Cuncic Your notes show that these changes have happened for some of you. Regional brain volume changes in alcohol-dependent individuals during early abstinence: associations with relapse following treatment. i underwent numerous tests and had 6 litres of the 10 litres of fluid drained. Almost had that habit changing first drink many times didnt and always reminded my self in the morning the power of discipline. Improvements. Want to loose another 12 lbs and wont drink alcohol until at least Sept 1st. Out of curiosity, of those of you whove experienced BP improvement, if you dont mind, what was it when you quit? The BP has mostly seen improvement but I still see higher numbers than normal. I love this and I sure do relate to the overwhelming smugness of which you speak! 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. Barely ever taking a day off. First alcohol consumption in almost 4 months. I stopped it all and never looked back. Im inspired to start again. Its a lie. Forty years was plenty. Returned to fitness and great nutrition. Ive known for years my relationship with alcahol was mostly one sided, it took more than it gave me resulting in horrific hangovers, depression, sleep deprivation and a feeling of disgust that I was allowing this to control me, my free time and most importantly my childrens lives. 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 drank A LOT of those drinks but after a couple months it got easier and easier. At this point in my AF journey, Im now seriously wondering if I will ever drink again. Fed up with drinking but dont know how to stop it. 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. Keep on the lookout for these triggers all the time to help you stay sober and keep away from alcohol and booze. Cant sleep much at night but sleep late in mornings. Instead, I found myself naturally reverting to my healthier habits. 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. 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 have decided to take it to 6 months. It has been more of a mental ride than physical. Initially I lost 20 lbs once I quit but getting back into a regular powerlifting routine (almost obsessive) I have gained a decent amount of good weight back. Sleeping better with vivid dreams. I know when I was at about this point there were a lot of scary things going on I was worried wouldnt go away. I began drinking in my early 30s. Today I am 87days AF In the past, I had loved waking up early for morning workouts. I was pushing 300lbs + and have managed to get to 275lbs. For me 6 months, just a title over and Im back to my old self. Once you experience that, you my friend are a winner. Celebrating your sobriety milestones is really important because this will help you keep yourself motivated and make you look forward to to staying sober for longer terms because of the joy that brings. Have not had alcohol for 6 weeks and lost another 5 lbs in 2 weeks. You may also start sleeping better and feeling more clear-headed as your nervous system readjusts to the absence of alcohol. Looking forward to reaching 12 months. 2 weeks sober. My relationships with family, friends, and my girlfriend is so much better. Pink clouding is defined as a false sense of security that you might feel with this newfound sobriety. It can increase the percentage of liver fat and cause it to function abnormally. 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. Your liver will start to repair itself. Was it easy: No, it took 3 months before I started feeling better and 6 months before I lost any weight (Im a 61 male, weighed 211 when I quit, 190 now). This is when the detox process begins. Get some nice drinks in, I found fizzy water with ginger cordial an absolute must, it gives you a back of the throat kick, put ice in a nice glass and its a refreshing drink, that gets you through. Feeling physically good but mentally, I have never been so drained. I saw a comment of 40 years sober and I hope to be able to say that myself one day. 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. I started running. Done a 90 day break. Keep up the good work!! Seek help and dont let one little mistake bring you down. Almost 3 months off alcohol now. I drank heavily for about a week and 1/2. I have read some articles about nail color, and they all say there may be an underlying health issue. But I rarely drink. 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. I looked forward to my morning workouts and booze was not going to get in the way of that. Every morning when I open my eyes now, I feel gleeful that I made it another day. 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. smh. Be strong and let your motions run you. More gently cooked veggies, beans and a little berries works for me. I know this is my issue, and nothing to do with him. I switched to sipping on a diet pop (which I have now also eliminated) and it worked to fulfill the sweet craving. were evident. 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