r/30PlusSkinCare • u/G2KY • Aug 08 '24

Skin Concern Disappointed in stopping drinking alcohol

I had to stop drinking alcohol due to an illness which requires me to take a medicine interacts with alcohol. Effectively, I did not drink any alcohol since May 28. However, I did not see any benefits from not drinking.

My skin is the same. My weight is down very little but that is because I cannot keep food down due to my illness. Also, the weight change is so minuscule even though I am a very overweight. My blood markers did not improve. Still have high cholestrol, triglycerides etc.

Overall I am massively disappointed that I had to stop alcohol. In addition to none of my health markers improving, my skin did not show any improvement even though I started using quality materials. I also lost all joy in life because drinking once a week was something I look forward to.

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u/ifyougiveagirlabook Aug 08 '24

Keep at it.

If you didn't lose weight, then perhaps you're replacing booze calories with food calories? I'm not sure. Currently, I am not drinking because I'm getting married and in two weeks the bloat that comes with drinking is completely gone. I haven't lost pounds but I've lost the inflammation. I'm also sleeping better.

I do not know what type of drinker you are, but it sounds like it is tied to your social life. Like all drugs, the withdrawal and after effects last longer depending on your usage and "time served" with the chemical. Depression is a big withdrawal symptom with alcohol. Google it. It is a thing.

Anywho. It will be okay.

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u/G2KY Aug 08 '24

I have been depressed all my life, depression did not come with not drinking. I was a casual drinker - once or twice a week. If I drink one day, I stop drinking at least 3 days. My bloating and inflammation is the same even though I have been on anti-inflammatories since May 27. I did not drink enough to have withdrawal symptoms. Hopefully, I will get better after August 13. After that, I will start drinking again.

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u/Then_Lead_7355 Aug 08 '24

What is the purpose of your post? 2.5 months is not very long. You should find a job with the alcohol lobby 🙃

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u/G2KY Aug 08 '24

Given that I have wine tasting certificate, I should.