![]() I ate sugary and fast foods as a “treat” for not drinking. When I was drinking, I had no appetite for food and I did not develop the skills necessary to eat and live healthily. ![]() Weight Gain – Are you kidding me? I assumed that if I stopped consuming 3,000 wine calories a day, I’d look like a super-model. I am very happy and grateful to be two years sober, but I wish I’d known then, what I know now. These unanticipated obstacles to wellbeing have the capacity to derail an otherwise smooth sailing recovery. 65% of all those in recovery gain weight, and if you struggle with an alcohol problem, there’s a strong chance you may also be fighting anxiety, depression, mood swings or compulsive behavior. I have since learned I am not alone in experiencing this phenomenon. Understandably, I was disappointed and more than a little depressed. I expected to stroll along like St Francis of Assisi, with sparrows trilling on my toned shoulders, small woodland animals scampering at my pedicured feet, a beatific smile, a celestial beam of light and a triumphant, musical “Waaaah” in my wake…Īs it turns out, I gained twenty pounds, lost all my frenetic energy and discovered I had been self-medicating a host of co-occurring disorders and syndromes which needed to be addressed. Let me start by saying I actually thought my life would be picture-perfect if I quit drinking. Sobriety is not all roses and reggae, after all, and those who are in a position to help, will always stress the indisputable fact that being clear-headed is better than being a drunk. I share my experience because I do not want others to be blindsided like I was. ![]() You’re probably not going to hear this anyplace else, so I should get some points for candor, even though it is certainly controversial to talk about the negative aspects of something so overwhelmingly positive. It is also an educational tool for addiction professionals and those in recovery, and I am here to tell you I had some unexpected lessons to learn when I became sober.įrom the Recovering Alcoholic’s Perspective I know, I know, this website is called “Recovery Connection” and it is designed to encourage those who are suffering the slings and arrows of addiction to get help.
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