It's no secret that being sober has a lot of benefits compared to living in an active addiction. They include stable neurology, increased energy, ease of falling asleep and staying asleep, improving skin and, of course, saving time and money. Cassidy Webb is an avid 24-year-old writer from South Florida. He enjoys hiking, spending time at the beach and playing with his two nieces.
His passion in life is to help others recover from addiction by sharing his experience, strength and hope. Surprise, surprise, but more restful sleep leads to more energy. If a person is dependent on alcohol, they don't get as much sleep as they need and therefore puts additional pressure on their body and mind every day. Sleep is a period of cleansing.
Similar to how a sponge is squeezed, brain cells wither up to 40% of their usual size to expose and eliminate waste. Meanwhile, sleep is also the time when the body heals itself. Being sober means that nothing slows down brain function and that the right amount of dopamine communicates with nerve cells in the brain. The end result is an overall happier lifestyle.
The benefits of being sober include real relationships and experiences that you would otherwise miss out on, along with many other good reasons to be sober.
