AF physical changes

[DoneDrinkin]

What are some of the physical changes you have seen since being AF?

Here are some of mine after 11 days:

- Lost 12lbs!
- Ability to think more quickly "on my feet". Did I get some of my brain back?
- Skin looks healthier.
- Fingers and toes starting to feel normal again - they were losing sensation.
- Feel 10 years younger!
- Finding it harder to get to sleep, but when I wake up, I feel like I got a great sleep.

Thank you for all your support. This forum is great!

--Steve

[DeeBee]

AF physical changes

Great going Steve!

The black rings under my eyes are slowly dissapearing
My hair feels and looks thicker
I have lost the glassy "haven't slept properly" red-eye look
My circulation is improving (fingers and toes not freezing) -- but this is also largely because of yoga
I have also noticed that my nails are not so brittle anymore

[~iirene~]

AF physical changes

Hi Steve. There is a honeymoon phase in sobriety. You are enjoying your new found freedom from liquor! Congratulations on 11 days.

I can remember my previous periods abstaining around (90) days i saw a complete different face in the mirror one day. Thats when it hit me i was really sober. The physical change for me was the way i looked. Yup, i lost weight and no longer had aches and pains in my muscles.

This time around is easier, my hands seem to be more arthritic as i use them so much.

Keep on going, more change is coming for you.

[Goodfella]

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First thing that I found after the first few weeks was the ability to sleep at ease and wake feeling refreshed, what a wonderful feeling.

As for losing weight I only lost a bit as I wasn't eating much when I was drinking, now I put weight on by just looking at food.

Think I weigh around 2 stone more now than when i stopped drinking.

Take it easy.

[gyco]

AF physical changes

congrats steve,it is nice to see people nipping it in the butt,i would say it gets better,the understanding of dependency, on something, is a interesting state of mind,i wish you well gyco

[myprivateme]

AF physical changes

YES! Steve..how wonderful for you! Best ever is having dreams.....and good ones....sprinkling *angel dust* on you for good dreams...x Angel

[mom2ajt]

AF physical changes

Wow - I hope the improved circulation happens for me. My fingers are always freezing at the tips! Also, my hair has been thinning b/c of excessive stress lately. Hopefully being AF and having these other stressors pass will help with that!

Great job on 11 days:goodjob:

[startingover]

AF physical changes

I have more energy
I look younger
My skin glows
I sleep well
I cope with stress better
I eat healthier and think healthier and therefore I am healthier.
I love life again.

Steve many congrats on those 11 days, well 12 now! Cherish them and know they just get better!

[Birdwatcher]

AF physical changes

Wow, is that ever motivating! I'm a newbie, and your words are so helpful.