August 06, 2021

E59: What to Expect When You Stop Drinking

21 minutes

Gill discusses what to expect when you stop drinking. She walks you through the physical and mental improvements you can expect from the first few days up to the first few years. You’ll learn how in some areas of our health, things may get worse before they get better, and what challenges to expect in early sobriety that might throw you off and trigger you to drink.

Episodes mentioned:

E38: Withdrawal

E22: Anxiety

E35: Emotional Sobriety

E33: Alcohol Energy

E3: Sleep

E41: Sugar Cravings

E34: Weight Loss

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By Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRC

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