Starting a new journey
A little over a week ago, I decided to stop drinking at home and when I am alone. When I am in a social situation, like dinner with friends, I maybe have two drinks and that's all. For at least the last decade, I have been drinking as much as a pint of scotch in the evenings at home.
During the past week, I've had no urge to drink. I also have not suffered any detox symptoms. However, I have more energy , am doing more and I feel better emotionally.
Just a little while ago I looked in the mirror and noticed some changes in my appearance. For one thing my nose looks less fat....weird. Also, my cheeks appear to be less puffy. I have lost about 7 lbs. Which is okay, but I'll need to watch this because I tend to be pretty lean anyway.
When I was 29 years old I quit smoking after having been a heavy smoker for the previous 11 years. I've never had a cigarette since nor have I craved them. Hopefully, changing my drinking habits will be as easy as quiting smoking was.