Unexpected Things That Happen in Early Sobriety (E185)

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For some, sobriety is the best thing ever and the benefits are really exciting. But for others, things may get worse before they get better. In this episode I’m sharing 7 unexpected things that happen in early sobriety like acne, drinking dreams, night sweats, and sugar cravings. Whether you have a pink cloud or not, you’ll experience some of these things.

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Episode 185 takeaways:

• Sobriety is not a linear journey and challenges are to be expected.

• Emotional regulation may be difficult in early sobriety, but it improves over time with support and therapy.

• Drinking dreams and vivid nightmares are common in sobriety, but they diminish over time.

• Craving sugar is a normal experience in early sobriety as the brain seeks instant gratification and dopamine.

• Skin issues, fatigue, and brain fog may occur as the body adjusts to sobriety and heals from the damage caused by alcohol.

• Night sweats are a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal, but they will pass.

• The mind may try to convince you to drink again, so it is important to have support and accountability.

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Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.

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Gillian Tietz. Unexpected Things That Happen in Early Sobriety (E185). Sober Powered Podcast. 2024

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