Kernkonzepte
Quitting alcohol can lead to unexpected benefits beyond the obvious, including improved mood, better sleep, and reduced illness.
Zusammenfassung
The author, a moderate drinker with a busy life, decided to quit alcohol after experiencing negative effects from a night of heavier drinking. They had a few nights out each year and a bottle or two of beer every few weeks.
After their last night out in November 2023, the author noticed their mood dropped, they had repetitive thoughts, and they caught a cold that lingered for some time. This made them realize that alcohol has few, if any, benefits. The author did not want to continue waking up with hangovers or broken sleep due to drinking.
Since quitting alcohol 304 days ago, the author has experienced several unexpected upsides, which are the focus of the article. The key highlights and insights include:
Improved mood: The author no longer experiences the empty, fuzzy, and not-feeling-like-themselves feeling after a night out.
Better sleep: The author no longer has broken sleep due to alcohol consumption.
Reduced illness: The author no longer catches colds or experiences lingering illnesses after drinking.
The author emphasizes that they were not an alcoholic, but rather a moderate drinker who decided to quit for personal reasons. The article provides a personal perspective on the benefits of alcohol cessation, which may inspire others to consider a similar journey.
Statistiken
It's been 304 days since I last had a drink.
I had a few nights out each year and a bottle or two (of beer!) every few weeks.
Zitate
"We are all familiar with that empty, fuzzy, not-feeling-myself feeling after a night out."
"Who wants that? And who over 40 wants that?!"