One of the reasons many alcoholics tell themselves for not giving up drinking is that they won’t be able to have fun anymore. They equate drinking with having fun and vice versa. They just cannot picture a world where anyone can have fun without consuming vast amounts of alcohol. One of the things that prevents people from getting off of drugs or stop drinking is their inability to see and understand how many positive things can come from stopping. Also, they do not know how to weigh those positives against all the negatives that come with drinking to excess. Here are all the things you won’t miss about drinking.
Hangovers In the Morning
This one is fairly straightforward. Hangovers are the worst. No one likes feeling like hell when they wake up. From the headache, to the rotten taste in your mouth, to the nausea and vomiting. Also, there is the lack of motivation and energy to get anything done the next day. Drinking can ruin an entire day for you.
The Way You Look
When you abuse alcohol, there are many things that happen to your physical appearance. Often you will get bloodshot eyes and puffy bags under your eyes. You may also start to see spider veins in your nose and face. Further, alcohol can make you gain weight. If you are drunk all the time you rarely want to do physical activity so that will further your weight gain. If you are drunk all the time, you will care less about your physical appearance and dress and look much worse overall.
Spending Too Much Money
Being addicted to alcohol is not cheap. The amount of money that is required to maintain an alcoholic can be staggering. If you spend $50 per week in order to maintain your habit, that is $200 per month or $2,400 per year. Think about all the opportunities that you have missed with not having an extra $2,400 per year. For that amount of money, you can spend 10 days at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico every year.
Letting People Down
One of the best things you won’t miss about drinking is letting people down. Your friends and family have been with you from the start to all the way to when you hit rock bottom. They have seen you spiral down and down. Every day you went lower they felt hurt and pain and even guilt because they did not know how to help you. Every time you asked for money and did not pay it back. Every time they reached out to help and you pushed back. But now, without drinking, you can be the best person you can be. Your friends won’t just be there for you, but you will have their backs, too.
At Asana Recovery, we know how difficult it is to stop drinking. But we also know how wonderful life can be when the cloud of alcoholism is lifted and you can see blue sky again. Our teams of addiction professionals can help you see the light at the end of the tunnel.
The supervised detoxification and residential treatment programs at Asana Recovery are offered in a supportive, relaxing, and inspiring environment. We’re deeply committed to ensuring your long-term recovery and guiding you on your path to a healthier and happier future. There is no better time than now, and we’re always available to speak with you. Call us at (949) 438-4504 to learn more about our comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction treatment program today.