How Does it Feel to be Sober? The Benefits of Sobriety Beyond Sober October

Dara Laine Murray
6 min readSep 19, 2022

So, you’ve decided to quit drinking. Congratulations! I applaud your willpower and self-control. You’re probably wondering how it feels to be sober. You may be wondering if the benefits of sobriety are worth it. With nearly three years of being alcohol-free, I can assure you that they are.

There’s nothing like waking up with a clear head and a happy heart, knowing that your decision to quit drinking has not only improved your life but made it better than before.

So what can you expect when you get sober? Read on.

How Does it Feel to be Sober?

What can I expect when I quit drinking?

When you’re sober, you’ll feel like you have more energy and are more productive — because you are. The idea that drinking makes people happy is a myth. In reality, the only thing alcohol does is make it harder for your mind to perform at its best level. When you’re sober, your mind will be clearer and more focused so that nothing gets in the way of productivity or enjoyment.

It’s also common to experience better sleep when sober because your body isn’t struggling with toxins as much (and because there’s no need to stay up late partying). Your confidence will increase because instead of feeling guilty about drinking too much or making bad…

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Dara Laine Murray

Multi-passionate sobriety writer on Medium. Day job: Director of Research at a nonprofit. Stories = sober + stats. Editor: https://medium.com/modern-sobriety