My first month without alcohol
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My first month without alcohol
Some observations from a 15 year binge drinker....
Thankfully I haven't had any serious withdrawals other than brain fog and some anxiety issues in the first week, brain fog returns from time to time.
I don't crave the taste but I do crave the high sometimes.
The digestive issues I acquired from hard drinking the past few years are almost gone and can't remember when I've felt this well!
Quality of sleep is so much better, although I sleep lighter.
I'm more patient and way more productive than I have been in years.
I can remember names of people I just met and not forget them almost immediately.
My appetite comes and goes, mostly non existent in the afternoon when I would drink.
I haven't lost any weight like I thought I would, I should exercise more.
My gut is almost gone, not all bloated.
I'm enjoying old hobbies/activities I thought I was bored with. Apparently they were just cutting into my getting drunk and being an ass time.
It's been a great month! I have wanted to drink and struggled in some situations but haven't gave in.
And as always, you all and your stories have been a huge help! I read here everyday and can't thank you all enough!
Thankfully I haven't had any serious withdrawals other than brain fog and some anxiety issues in the first week, brain fog returns from time to time.
I don't crave the taste but I do crave the high sometimes.
The digestive issues I acquired from hard drinking the past few years are almost gone and can't remember when I've felt this well!
Quality of sleep is so much better, although I sleep lighter.
I'm more patient and way more productive than I have been in years.
I can remember names of people I just met and not forget them almost immediately.
My appetite comes and goes, mostly non existent in the afternoon when I would drink.
I haven't lost any weight like I thought I would, I should exercise more.
My gut is almost gone, not all bloated.
I'm enjoying old hobbies/activities I thought I was bored with. Apparently they were just cutting into my getting drunk and being an ass time.
It's been a great month! I have wanted to drink and struggled in some situations but haven't gave in.
And as always, you all and your stories have been a huge help! I read here everyday and can't thank you all enough!
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Well done, Pulltight. It sounds to me like you are doing this exactly right. Everything is working the way it's suppose to, and you are headed in precisely the right direction. Steady as she goes and jus' keep givin' 'er. Onward!
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Thanks everyone!
Some days seem too easy and others I wonder if I'll make it through. Fortunately the bad days aren't that often and the way I felt is still fresh in my mind, it's a great motivator.
I'm really enjoying not being a slave to drinking, I can't believe it took me so long to stop.
Some days seem too easy and others I wonder if I'll make it through. Fortunately the bad days aren't that often and the way I felt is still fresh in my mind, it's a great motivator.
I'm really enjoying not being a slave to drinking, I can't believe it took me so long to stop.
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