I put the music on and work out for an hr sometimes. I miss beer quite a bit, but I like my new lifestyle a bit more. And I knew that I wasnt meant to drink. I did fall over and could not get up without help and massive effort, even two weeks after. Today I am sober one day at a time. 2014;125:33-54. doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-62619-6.00003-3, Mira RG, Lira M, Tapia-Rojas C, Rebolledo DL, Quintanilla RA, Cerpa W. Effect of Alcohol on Hippocampal-Dependent Plasticity and Behavior: Role of Glutamatergic Synaptic Transmission. And I hated the fact that I was normalising drinking for them. Cirrhosis causes the liver to become stiff and swollen in a way that impedes liver function and often needs a transplant. I did have 4 drinks between October 2021 and New Years Day 2022. Maybe I never was enough of a problem drinker in the first place for this to make a big difference. Going out every weekend and during the week too. I replaced it with sweets. Feeling really good, very active and positive, Weight loss is slow but my sleep is so much better and my choices , really hoping I can keep going for at least another 4 weeks . Hello Blue Bamboo, Your worries and problems are still there, they still need to be dealt with, but with a clear head and guilt free mind are easier. It takes something big for you to wake up and take control. [online] Available at: