Question:
What will happen if I stop drinking alcohol for two months?
Ross
2007-11-03 19:47:38 UTC
I've been drinking about 20-30 beers a week for the past three years. If I completely abstain for two months will there be any noticeable physical differences?
Anyone have experience taking a two month break from drinking after consistently drinking heavily for years?
Eight answers:
benthic_man
2007-11-03 19:56:44 UTC
I work aboard a ship where alcohol is forbidden- this does cause me to celebrate pretty hard when I go home, and after 2 months of being home, when I go back to work for 90 days, I stay sober. I drink 20-30 beers a week, myself, when I'm at home, and double that, in my first week.



What I see upon abstaining is a general increase in my mental and physical well being after about 2 weeks of being completely listless and grumpy. After a month, my gut firms up a bit, and my energy level goes up, and with that, I'm more conscious of my body, and tend to read more and exercise here and there, outside of my regular work. It seems to me that I'm a little faster upstairs, and more cheerful, too.
Tom V
2007-11-03 21:06:41 UTC
Your night vision might get better (heard this from a guy who had to take a break from drinking lots for many years).



"Brewer's droop" or "whiskey dick" might go away. Have a box of kleenex and a tube of KY or a friendly girlfriend ready at hand. Decide in advance whether wanking or drinking sounds A) cheaper and B) more fun.



Not taking in all those extra calories might knock a few pound or two off your manly physique - decide whether you can tolerate that.



I've heard other things, too, but maybe not as reliable. It will be hard to say.



You might think a little more clearly. Hangovers make decisions hard. Maybe you don't feel hung over, but have a hangover effect you can't feel anyway. That might affect your decision making ability during the day.



Might affect your mood, possibly for the better. Might not, but it seems to make a difference for some people.



You might have less BO. Some people, not everyone, seem to excrete some alchohol metabolites into sweat - beer and hops more than others. Maybe not you, and maybe no one cares anyway.



You might have a few extra bucks in your pocket at the end of the week. A case (24 cans, right?) at how much $ per case times 50 weeks per year (rounding off) = ?



You're likely to sleep badly for 2-3 weeks, more or less, but might sleep better after that.



You're certain to hear from all kind of people who promise all kinds of crazy it-shay. Don't count on their promises, because those people make promises they have no power to keep.
2007-11-07 14:04:26 UTC
Smoke cannabis instead. I stopped alcohol for 9 months now and the weight loss is awesome. Energy is better and I think clearer. I also get more A's instead of B's in college now.



You don't need cannabis but it can help you in case you get urges to drink. It's safer and healthier too, but it's illegal so you would need to be careful.



Go to GNC and buy a bottle of Niacin in case you have drug tests to take. Take one pill at least 45 min before the test and wait for your body to start itching a bit.



Drink plenty water, then piss in the toilet. the first urine after taking the pill will be dirty but the 2nd, 3rd and 4th urine will be clean for a test.



I'm thinking about drinking VERY moderately after one year of no alcohol, but for now, it's all about education, weight loss and some therapeutic weekend smoke.
2007-11-03 20:01:26 UTC
You will probably go thru major withdrawal symptoms which could include stomach aches, vomiting, nausea, headaches, hallucinations, and many other problems. I would definately go off of it slowly, and be under the supervision of a doctor when you do. That's a lot of alcohol to just quit cold turkey on. But when you quit, you will be so much healthier because of it.
Johny
2007-11-03 21:00:03 UTC
Jesus mate you keep this up and your going to die when your 50. But you'll most likely gain alot of benefits from drinking less or stopping all together. I mean what the hell are you gaining by drinking that much aside from alot of weight and organ damage. Think logically brother
Bella
2007-11-03 19:50:59 UTC
You will lose weight, and you will give your liver and kidneys a break! You will most likely have lots of physical improvements.
Susan M
2007-11-03 19:55:04 UTC
You will feel better and have more money for other things. Just quit and don't look back.
nitrocap2
2007-11-03 19:53:24 UTC
your appetite will be better ,,you will feel better,you will feel better about yourself ,,,your mind becomes clearer,,,I drank heavily for years and have been sober for two years ,,everything is better trust me


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