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Excited about alcohol-free life- anyone else?

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soberexcitement · 12/02/2023 08:43

I have had an anxiety attack this morning (3am) about alcohol (after having drank a bottle of Prosecco before bed). I feel bloated and panicked that it was my kidneys, did some Googling and more worrying and the likelihood that it is that (I'm mid20s) is very slim so I've decided to take this scare and make a new life for myself. I woke dp up (who wasn't annoyed) to talk about it, we both drink far too much in a normal week and we both decided that it was enough. I feel so sluggish after one glass of wine now that I can't function, I'm constantly tired and bloated and often nauseous. I think I have lowered my tolerance. I drink about 6 times a week, between 0.5-1 bottle of wine each time. It's not a need but a habit that both dp and I have gotten into and I want to stop completely, I don't even fancy the idea of an occasional cocktail on holiday. I know it'll be harder in practice and that this feeling will fade but it's like I discovered that I need to treat my body better. I'm overweight and need to take care of my health, for my sake, my kids and my wonderful dp. Sorry for the spiel, I just needed to tell someone. I'm just so excited for the future Smile

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soberexcitement · 12/02/2023 08:44

Sorry, that should say that I was panicking about my liver, not kidneys.

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NameNumber2 · 12/02/2023 08:52

I am 6 weeks down the line from where you are now. I feel so much better - no anxiety, sleep vastly improved, no worrying health niggles, skin looking so much better. Feel like a much better engaged mum, friend, partner, colleague.

I strongly recommend the books/audiobooks - The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, The Alcohol Experiment and Allen Carrs Easy Way too Give Up Drinking for Women.

I have given up for long periods before but it always creeps back up to the level you mention or higher. This time I feel confident that this is a permanent line in the sand and I will never drink alcohol again.

Hazey19 · 12/02/2023 08:54

Well done!!! You should be proud of yourself. I have recently gone sober myself too and feel so much better for it. Good luck x

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