In 1914, the studio of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric light bulb and motion picture film, burned to the ground along with all his works. Alcohol has the capacity to ravage human life to such an extent that it becomes unrecognizable. While looking at his destroyed studio, Edison said: "It's a relief that all our mistakes were burned up. Now, we have the chance to start anew."

The road to sobriety is thorny, and the first steps may seem impossible. But if you are ready to leave bad habits behind, you also have to be ready for challenges. Check out the tips you may need on the way to sobriety. Remember that everyone goes through this challenge differently, so don't compare yourself to anyone else. Just go at your own pace.

If you are physically dependent and suffer from withdrawal syndrome, leading a sober lifestyle can be difficult at first. You may experience nausea, migraines, insomnia, and other unpleasant but inevitable consequences of refusal. Before giving up alcohol, you should consult your doctor. Don't worry about your condition: your body has to get used to sobriety. The first ten days can be outrageous, but then it will get better. When you feel easier, you will wake up from a long sleep and look at the world with a new, sober look.

You should also be ready for a hormonal roller coaster. Alcohol affects the nervous system, numbing your emotions. So, in the first weeks of sobriety, you will experience sudden mood swings. But later, the emotional background will stabilize, and you will feel all the shades that make up the world.

It's a great idea to share your experience with others so they can see your progress. Have you ever heard of such a phenomenon as the Hawthorne Effect? It means that people perform better when they are under supervision. If someone is watching your progress, you're less likely to give up and go back to your old lifestyle.

What about sobriety bonuses? You will stop losing things in bars and taxis as well as spending incredible sums on booze, and your health will improve. From now on, your reality is sober mornings accompanied by productivity, energy, and the will to live!