Did you feel better abstaining from alcohol?

Question

How long did it take or why did you not feel better?

Answer 1

i just stopped drinking alcohol (except for an occassional sip from my husband's drink or a rare glass of wine). i stopped going out and partying so much -- got a little older, wiser.

i found that i felt better -- i didn't have to drag myself out of bed, i had more energy, my skin had a better glow. it's difficult to explain -- it was just better all over. it made me happier too.

if you want to see the difference, try to give it up for a month and see how you feel. i also think i felt better because i wasn't staying out late, drinking in bars where there was a lot of smoke. if you are around a lot of smoke -- that drags you down too. good luck.

Answer 2

I feel more energized in the mornings.
Having said that, giving up alcohol full stop isn't enough, you have to change your whole lifestyle. So, I also gave up the TV and snacking (always a warm up to a drink). I started going out more and took up a sport. I have become more self aware of what I eat too.
For all that 'good' result, life is a tad boring>

Answer 3

Yes. The better felling is not so much a constant thing, but in the mornings (and afternoons), not feeling hung over is key!

Answer 4

Yes, it felt better almost as soon as I did so. It changed my life and it can do the same for you. Listen to those who answered prior to this message as they know of what they speak.

Answer 5

Alot better .Try a whole year.Mind works quite well and nerves are great.

Answer 6

My SIL gave it up, saved enough money to buy a big Harley

Answer 7

No, for I felt I was missing something

Answer 8

yeah for sure.. think about it