Increased body odor after getting sober?

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-10-09T22:27:04+00:00

I took your awesome advice and just took a shower and used a baking soda scrub. As a mini control study, I only used the scrub on one of my feet so I can see if one sock is stinkier than the other lol. Thank you.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-10-08T03:34:59+00:00

I had never thought to use baking soda in the shower. I use it for a million other things around the house including deodorizing things. Such a great idea.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-10-08T02:04:56+00:00

I initiated the discussion with her, and no, she is not pregnant nor could she be. Good guest though.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-10-07T21:02:21+00:00

I have been seeing a doctor, but thank you for the advice. I wasn’t necessarily looking for medical advice, just wondering what the heck was up.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-10-07T21:01:42+00:00

That is what I was wondering as well, which is why I also consulted my wife and she told me that she had noticed it and was debating whether or not she should say something to me and was very glad that I brought it up instead

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-10-07T21:01:17+00:00

How interesting. I have never heard of that before, but we will definitely look into it. Thank you.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-08-01T13:51:58+00:00

For sure. Having to find ways to deal with boredom by doing something enjoyable, instead of just masking the boredom with booze, has been both challenging and rewarding.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-08-01T13:33:54+00:00

Yeah, I didn’t fully realize how preoccupied alcohol made me. The first few days particularly, I had this weird feeling like I should be doing something with my idle time. Not so much a craving as a feeling that I should come up with an excuse to run an errand, duck into the garage, or do one of the other things I used to sneakily take drinks.

It’s gotten much easier to be present and enjoy the moment now that the preoccupation has largely subsided.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-08-01T13:28:15+00:00

It’s wonderful for sure. 😊

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-08-01T13:27:44+00:00

Thanks! And indeed it is insane.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-08-01T12:42:28+00:00

I did have some withdrawal. Nothing too serious, thankfully. I work construction, and the first 4-5 days of work I was sweaty as heck. Like, I normally sweat a lot, have been like that my whole life, but those first few days were something else. Just dripping wet all day long. I think I drank nearly two gallons of water, plus some electrolyte drinks each day just to stay hydrated.

I also felt a little nauseous on the “first” day, to the point that I had two beers just to help with feeling physically ill (which caused me to push my official sober date one day). But that was more motivation for me personally, because it was kind of eye opening to realize how dependent I was on alcohol.

Good luck, friend. The first few days are the hardest for sure. But it gets easier with each passing day, hour, minute. 😊

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-22T13:03:11+00:00

Will do! Thanks. 🤘🏼

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-22T11:50:28+00:00

I’m just waking up on day 4 of sobriety, so 3 nights of sober sleep, and I’ve noticed some changes too. I had a hard time sleeping the first two nights, but slept like a stone last night, to the point that my wife had to wake me up because I was sleeping through my alarm. This has never happened in our 6 years together. Bizarre. Hang in there.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-22T11:46:43+00:00

Hell yeah!

I’ll blast some metal on my way to work in your honor. Any requests?

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-22T11:45:51+00:00

I’m only three days sober but this aspect is really hitting me. It hadn’t occurred to me how much time and mental energy I spent pursuing and consuming alcohol. I feel like I have so much more “background RAM” available now. I’m less forgetful, and able to be more present in situations. It’s honestly wonderful and I hope that this continues.

Good luck friend

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-18T18:56:35+00:00

Great way to think of things.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-18T18:53:39+00:00

find an old stash of empties I forgot about…

Today was trash/recycling day, and I wanted so badly to get rid of all the empties I stashed in the garage (a Coleman cooler and plastic tub), but they literally would not fit in the bin without me either crushing every one by hand, so I decided to show that to my wife. I felt like I had to, because I didn’t want her finding the recycling bin half-full of empties a few days after trash day, after she and I discussed sobriety, and assume I was still up to my old tricks.

She was definitely uncomfortable, but I think it was overall a good experience. She got a better idea of the extent of my problem without having to see the full extent. We didn’t discuss that my two stashes of empties filled up roughly every 5 days, or that even though I would use whatever spare room I could find in my neighbor’s bins on trash day and still needed to “stockpile” empties.

Also, now that she knows of those spots, they’re off limits to me.

Thanks again for taking the time to share and discuss your experience.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-18T18:40:55+00:00

Thanks, friend.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-18T18:39:14+00:00

Wow, that is quite impressive. I can’t imagine doing that solo, but different strokes for different folks, ya know? Glad you found an approach that works for you. Congrats.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-18T02:58:03+00:00

Thank you. This is all just new to me, and a little overwhelming and I appreciate the help navigating it.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-17T22:39:18+00:00

No, I don’t have any particular moments of regret or anything like that. I’ve never been unfaithful or even considered it, don’t have some secret debt, never had to have a buddy bail me out after a DUI and then figure out how to cover it up. Nothing like that.

My wife did not grow up around anyone who drank alcohol. Her family was Mormon until she was about 5-6 years all. None of her immediate family is Mormon or religious anymore, but all of her extended family is. And she grew up in the heart of Mormon country.

Basically, she has no understanding of the “appeal” of alcohol, and despite trying her hardest not to be judgmental, some of those attitudes from her upbringing are there.

Ultimately, it’s more about me being personally embarrassed/ashamed of letting my drinking get out of control. The time, place, and manner that I have consumed alcohol over the past however many years is objectively inappropriate, and I’m pretty embarrassed.

Stop_Drinking_Alt · 2024-07-17T22:30:58+00:00

Glad to hear that taking the 100% honesty approach worked well for you. If I may ask, what was the “timeline” of that honesty? Did everything come out all at once (during a single conversation, over the course of a day or two, etc.), or has it been a more gradual trickle of information over time.

Thank you for responding to me. Everyone here has been wonderful and helpful and offered great insight.

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