What happened when I quit alcohol?

Onset of withdrawal symptoms which may include hand tremors, retching, excessive sweating, restlessness and anxiety. Withdrawal symptoms continue. Alcohol cravings, reduced energy and feeling low or depressed are common. Sleep is likely to be disturbed.

What does it feel like to quit drinking?

After your first 12-24 hours without alcohol, you may begin to start feeling the preliminary effects of alcohol withdrawal. Some common symptoms include: anxiety, insomnia, nausea, and abdominal pain. Also, because alcohol has a diuretic effect on the body, you may be feeling more dehydrated than you normally should.

Do non-drinkers ever quit drinking?

However, just as many don’t. Most non drinkers have just quietly decided to quit because they didn’t like the way alcohol was making them feel. If you suspect that you might be better off without booze (and it’s ok if you’re not sure) then that is reason enough to take a break for a while.

Why did I stop drinking alcohol?

One of the reasons I stopped drinking was because I had a nagging feeling that I’d lived the same year twice; I was making the exact same mistakes and repeating the same frustrations and struggles. When I look back on my drinking days, I don’t miss them at all.

What is it like to live without alcohol?

There’s an assumption that life without booze is ‘less’ somehow; less fun, less intense, less everything. In fact, the opposite is true. The only thing ‘missing’ in my sober life are the killer hangovers, and I’m fine with that.

Is alcohol really that bad for You?

When I did the research I was shocked. Not only is that untrue but alcohol was declared a known carcinogen in 1988. And of course there’s common sense: drinking something that makes you feel like sh*t the day after is probably bad for you. 4.