[aigel]

Count me in. 4 years this month. You only have to be a regular / moderate drinker to benefit from getting sober. I eased into it just wanting a break for a few months, then aiming for a year and after a year, deciding I wasn't worth going back.

Better sleep including dreams, weight control, no more beer boobs, never worried if I could still drive, more meaningful conversations, deeper relationships, more reasonable decisions such as going home and going to bed on time and no more hangovers or groggy mornings! As a result, more quality time on weekends, including more exercise.

I love the new NA beers too, they were key in my journey. Can take them to a party, fill a glass and everyone will leave you alone. Same ordering at a pub if they carry it. No peer pressure.

I still can drink half a glass of wine or champagne, but I don't like regular beer any longer. I rarely drink even these half servings now. And strangely when I do, I never feel like I want more, quite the opposite, even a hint of a possible buzz and I am done.

It's had a good effect on my spouse, who also drinks a lot less now and friends as well who drink less when they come visit now. My kids who are learning how to drink right now are also seeing a good role model. Again, better conversations and deeper relationships as a result.

Cheers (!)

George