"When you stop drinking, you'll probably start noticing little changes, both physically and mentally. Without alcohol throwing off your body clock, it may be easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. You might lose some weight, feel more motivated and notice that your mood feels steadier and more even overall. What's less talked about is how much giving up alcohol can transform your relationships ― for better and worse."
"I would call some of my drinking days relationships 'transactional' or in some cases codependent in the sense that I worked hard at being accepted and acceptable all the while drinking in a way that made it feel tolerable. When I got sober, I realized I had to accept myself for where I was in my life, who I was, what I did and didn't believe in,"
Stopping alcohol produces physical and mental improvements: easier sleep, weight loss, increased motivation, and steadier mood. Giving up alcohol also reshapes relationships, often profoundly. Self-directed changes include reduced self-hatred, stronger self-connection, and greater authenticity in interactions. Social changes include ending transactional or codependent relationships and refusing situations incongruent with core values. Some relationships improve and become lighter; others may strain or end as boundaries change. Seasonal efforts like Dry January prompt many to experiment with sobriety and observe these relationship and health shifts.
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