What does it mean when your sober?
1 : not drinking too much : temperate. 2 : not drunk. 3 : having or showing a serious attitude : solemn a sober voice. 4 : having a plain color sober clothes.
Why do I get drunk so fast?
Alcohol is mostly broken down by the liver, but some metabolizes in the brain — which is why we get drunk. CYP2E1 carries instructions for the enzyme that breaks down alcohol in the brain, telling it to work faster. That makes people feel drunk faster.
Do you think you know best when it comes to sobriety?
If you think you know best and if you are closed-minded, you won’t stay sober. You may get sober for a short time, but eventually your own mind will convince you that you were right all along. Off to the races. Tell me if you have seen this before. You’re fresh out of rehab.
Why is self-care important when staying sober?
Staying sober is a high priority, but developing and pursuing other goals can help you maintain that sobriety. Chronically misusing drugs and/or alcohol can take a major toll on your physical and emotional health, and now that you’re in recovery, you’ll want to prioritize self-care and ensure you have the fortitude to remain sober.
What changes will I need to make to be sober?
Some of the immediate changes you will need to make will be obvious—like not hanging around the people that you used with or obtained drugs from. After all, you can’t hang around your drug dealer or old drinking buddies and expect to remain sober for very long.
Can’t make new friends when you’re trying to stay sober?
You can’t hang around your old drinking buddies and expect to remain sober for very long. Many trying to stay clean find it is to their advantage to make new friends who are also sober. If you find it difficult to make new friends, try joining a support group and taking part in the fellowship.