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Originally Posted by Yamer
I'm not in the danger areas so commonly associated with addiction, but I've been very uncomfortable with how my consumption of alcohol has affected my overall health (mental and physical) over the last number of years. The COVID-19 pandemic has exasperated my consumption and also magnified my own reflection on just how much I drink, and to what extent. Often times I fill the boredom and uncertainty with drink, and frankly I just don't want to do that anymore. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.
I've decided that I want to reduce my alcohol intake to the point that I would be very happy to quit drinking altogether. Whenever I have extended breaks from alcohol I feel so much better, but then I fall back into it when I'm bored or frustrated. I've quit smoking, so it's doubly upsetting that I can't switch this off in the same way.
Can we talk about quitting drinking?
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I'm feeling the exact same way these days, so you're not alone.
My wife and two young kids are taking a short trip for the next week away, and I wonder how I will feel when they are gone. Will I be so relaxed without all the noise and commotion that I won't feel the need, or will I be sad and bored and feel like I have to fill that void with alcohol?
I've decided that I may try to go dry for the week and see how it goes. Again, due to the pandemic, I rarely took more than a night off from at least one drink, and I can't remember the last time I went two days in a row without one. I need to show myself that I'm fine without it just so I don't forget that. I want to get back to the point where I have a drink only on special occasions or in appropriate social situations.
Maybe we can have a mini pact for this next week? Solidarity can be helpful for all those involved.