Just a bit of positive motivation (and random things) to help anyone along the way. Feel free to add your own 
So I am now on day 8 and random things I have noticed…
I pee sooooo much! All that retention is going. I got to the point before giving up, that no matter how much water I drank during the day, I was so dehydrated that I wasn’t peeing much.
My sleep quality is far better, I stopped waking at 3-4am every morning.
But the biggest one - I am smiling more and am happy. Truly happy.
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Good thread idea 
I’ve pretty much noticed the same things as you! On the point about smiling more, I’ve noticed I am becoming a little more patient. Before I gave up alcohol I don’t like to admit it, but I was short fused. Everything irritated me. I still have a lot of stress in my life, but I’m handling it better.
I’m more motivated to exercise. I still have a massive problem with my energy levels, which I’m hoping will improve. But my mood has changed, and moving more is something I want to do.
Overall feeling of positivity. Even when the chips are down, I seem to cope better. I look for solutions to problems instead of trying to drown them out.
I wish I didn’t notice this, because it makes me feel as though I’m being judgemental - I’m not, but my eyes are wide open now, and I can’t not see it… But drunk people. I’ve been the ‘drunk’ so long I know there is not an ounce of smugness when I say this, but witnessing people really drunk is enough to put me off alcohol for life. I don’t doubt I’ll be triggered again and again, but I know that it isn’t what I want for myself.
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Yes!!!
I now see drunk people (online - tiktok etc) and used to giggle along with them. Now I scroll on…
I’m so happy for you that you have a more positive mindset 
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- i don’t have to wake up severely dehydrated
- alcohol SMELLS on a person - for hours
- better skin
- Disappearance of mystery bruises
- how much alcohol is in media/film & subconscious messaging that alcohol can solve our problems
- intense emotions won’t last forever
- more room in the freezer
- less tolerance for inauthenticity
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Lazing about in bed this morning and I realised…
I haven’t had heart palpitations in a few days!
No more dehydrated palps 
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Totally relate to the mystery bruises, I used to be covered in them! Little things like putting my coffee pot on, it was neglected for a loooong time in favour of wine (yepz in the morning). Less puffy eyes…not having to stand back from people so they couldn’t smell me…the list goes on and on!
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Exactly that… Alcohol was the cause and solution to all our problems. There is a better solution…
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How happy my daughter is
That i dont have to just feel bad anymore
How relaxed i feel
My life is not perfect but very peaceful
How much importance people put on alcohol
That i can be happy without alcohol
That ive gotten wiser and more tolerant
That im more present
I can appreciate the small things
That i am myself again
People come to me now for advice
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I can think shit through, rationally.
Okay with things going sideways, as that really screwed with me before.
Can save & spend a bit on my sweetie and, without too much worrying.
Lots of people who are daily drinkers!
The ease of saying no to someone regarding boundaries.
Cool thread, thanks for listening!
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It’s amazing how stopping insert addiction here affects us all differently.
I think it’s a good thing for people to see the potential outcome to keep them motivated - thanka for sharing yours @Smitty97
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Hello everybody. I’m on about day 40 (April 26) and I feel good. I have other issues to deal with but the cravings for a drink are rare now. Keep up the good work sober people 
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Today (day 23) I noticed that some pigmentation I had on my upper chest/neck area has just about disappeared. I thought this was from the sun as I am definitely a sun bunny.
Interesting what alcohol can do to the body 
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I’m tolerant of most things now that I was not. Most importantly, myself. Night all!
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I have a sweet tooth now!
I don’t snore as much as I used to.
My complexion is a little better.
My sleep has improved.
No more waking up with guilt and shame.
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No more lost weekends can enjoy them even relax.
No more twitching on hangover or paranoid about my heart.
Yellow under eyes gone and skin clearing.
No guilt.
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Hi!
- I dont waste weekends dying of a hangover and cancelling plans.
- I dont call in sick at work
- I no longer smoke as I don’t drink alcohol
- No more drunk arguements!
- Anxiety is much better
- I dont wake up hating myself
- No random bruises/ injuries
- I’m so much happier!
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Running is way more enjoyable without a hangover or being dehydrated.
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Yes! I forgot what it was like to run not just to sober up or get some of the smell off of me, but to run just because I love to do it.
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Thank you for posting this! I relate to all of it!! I would’ve said the same things myself and I’m so glad to have read this and be reminded. Sobriety is truly a blessing 
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- When I was drinking, smoking and cutting a lot, I was a lot in bad mood. I never felt happy. Because of that I didn’t find joy in things. My depression went worse and worse. Now when I’m sober I can find joy and I can fight with depression.
- I never spoke to my negative emotions, I’ve drank, smoked or cutted them. Now I’m trying to speak with them and understand why are they with me.
- Weekends became more chilling and relaxing, not full of pain because of being drunk.
- Being less paranoid about my health.
- Sleeping became MORE better!
- I don’t isolate myself anymore, or when I am, I try to understand why I’m doing it and what happened that it caused me to do it.
- I have way more money, so I can buy myself food or something what will make me happy.
- Relationships with others became more easier. Still teaching myself that I don’t need to hide my true self from them and that I can be just myself and any time ask for support or laugh with them.
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