Quitting alcohol has a number of important mental health benefits. In addition to improving your mental well-being, it may lower your risk for some mental illness and contribute to better sleep.

➡️Better Mental Health.

There is a high rate of comorbidity between alcohol addiction and mental illness—including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Many of these adverse effects can be reversed if you stop drinking. For example, research indicates that people who stop drinking report improved stress levels, relationships, work performance, and self-confidence.

Improved Sleep.

Alcohol use and poor sleep are closely linked. This is because alcohol interferes with the sleep-wake cycle, making falling and staying asleep more difficult.6 It also relaxes the muscles in the throat, making you more prone to sleep apnea and snoring.

While you can expect some sleep-related issues, particularly in early recovery, the longer you abstain from alcohol (and practice good sleep hygiene), the greater the improvements in your sleep quality.

Sources - https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-alcohol-recovery-67761

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