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If you have recently lost a loved one to alcohol, you may be feeling numb and find it hard to believe what has happened. You may have to deal with doctors, coroners, social services or the police, and some people can find this intrusive and distressing.
- You Can Enjoy All The Same Things
- Socialising Is Fine (But Different) Without Alcohol
- Alcohol Zaps Your Self-Confidence
- Hobbies Are Awesome!
- Friendships Change, Evolve – and Sometimes End
- Joy Comes from Everywhere!
- You Probably Will Replace Alcohol with Other Things
There are SO many things we learn to mark with alcohol, from celebrations to commiserations. In the early days of quitting alcohol, these things do feel different. But the general rule – for me at least – is that once I’ve done them a couple of times without booze, they feel completely normal, and the association is broken. Here’s a quick list of s...
At the time of writing this, nobody has a particularlyactive social life. We’ve only just started coming out of lockdown here in the UK, and many countries still have more restrictions in place than we do. However, we’ve done several social things with people we would usually drink alcohol with (and plenty of it!) It came as a big surprise to me th...
As an anxiety sufferer, alcohol can feel like a miracle cure. Unfortunately it’s one that comes with lots of side effects. I still second-guess everything I say and every message I send, but at least I now know that I always act with total clarity. The false confidence alcohol gives you is NOT a miracle cure. It’s temporary confidence that leaves y...
Life without alcohol can be filled with other great things. I know there are plenty of drinkers with plenty of hobbies. But I think it’s fair to say that, for many, drinking becomes a hobby – and in some cases people’s only real hobby. Many people who quit drinking complain of feeling bored. I certainly felt like the evenings were LONG at first, es...
Earlier in this article, I mentioned how it’s good to know you’re always acting with clarity. That’s particularly relevant when it comes to friendships. As we begin to ease out of lockdowns, many of us are re-evaluating plenty of things. There’s no shortage of articles on the subject, and much of it is about deciding how much we actually want to ge...
In some ways, life without alcohol IS rather predictable and – at times – mundane and based on routine. But I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve caught myself having a little boogie around the bedroom whilst getting dressed; I love having every last moment of each weekend to do what I want with, without giving any of it up to recovering from...
My wife loves baking, and makes some fabulous cakes. Back when I used to drink (it still feels weird to say that!) I’d never pay much attention to them. I might have a little taste, but I was getting all my sugar from beer and wine. Now, if I smell baking, I’m down to the kitchen like a pig hunting truffles! I also eat plenty of crisps and chocolat...
Jul 22, 2019 · So sorry about your loss. I’m currently separated from my husband of 34 years. He’s been a heavy drinker for at least ten years. He has lost his license to drive, has alcohol neuropathy, looks awful from lack of nutrition, and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Aug 20, 2015 · These unanticipated obstacles to wellbeing have the capacity to derail an otherwise smooth sailing recovery. I am very happy and grateful to be two years sober, but I wish I’d known then, what I know now. The Downside of Sobriety. 1. Weight Gain – Are you kidding me?
Oct 6, 2023 · Depression After Quitting Drinking: Why It Happens. Depression after quitting alcohol is common for several reasons: Drinking alcohol changes your brain circuitry and neurochemistry in ways that lead to depressed mood, lower feelings of self-worth, and increased stress and anxiety levels.
- The tricky thing about anhedonia is that it can come and go. Some people may experience anhedonia for a few hours after quitting alcohol, like with...
- Yes, it's normal! A lot of people feel depressed after quitting alcohol. It can be a sign of pre-existing depression that you used to self-medicate...
- Studies have shown that a high percentage (63.8%) of alcohol-dependent people also suffer from depression.
- Yes, they do! Eventually, your brain will start producing dopamine on its own again and opening up dopamine receptors. This probably won't happen a...
Oct 31, 2017 · When a person who has been drinking heavily for a long period of time stops alcohol suddenly or cuts down a lot, they might experience alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawal is the medical term used for the cluster of physical and psychological symptoms that often occur.
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Jul 30, 2019 · When I ask him whether I might be missing alcohol, he says there is a "good possibility". Alcohol has a different effect on some people than others, he points out, and sometimes genetics plays a role.
