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Has anyone here stopped drinking? (self.chat)

submitted 1 year ago by neamhsplach to c/chat

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I stopped drinking on the 18th of March 2023. Because of where I live and how my culture socialises, this was a huge step. But to be honest, in hindsight it was just something I'd been putting off for a long time. The hangovers did just become a nightmare to deal with, plus I didn't feel like I was doing well with my personal relationships because of it. I'm glad to have all that time back, although I miss part of the social aspect. I'm working on creating a sober social life but it's very early days.

How has your sobriety journey been for you?

I absolutely loved using r/stopdrinking as a resource. Now that I'm not on reddit so much I'd love to find a new community here! Has anyone created a sobriety community on the fediverse yet?

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[–] coolmultitool 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I stopped drinking at home. And very happy about that. So far that works for me, because if I didn't it would have been getting out of hand fast. Now I just drink outside the house and only in a social context. And because I'm not that social, my drinking is so far under control. :) But if I would see that I'd go out of my way to start drinking outside the home setting, I'd have to quit it all. You gotta do what you gotta do. It sucks not being like other people which can do things in moderation, but hey, they have other problems. Good for you btw. Pinpointing a problem and trying to better yourself. Kudos!

[–] neamhsplach 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It sucks not being like other people which can do things in moderation, but hey, they have other problems.

Couldn't have put it better myself. I've told people about my attempts to cut down over the years and they say things like, why don't you have just one or two and then stop? If I could do that then I wouldn't need to try to moderate! But you're right, everyone struggles with something. Classic human condition! I like that outlook.

Congrats on cutting down too!! I hope it's helping you :)

[–] coolmultitool 3 points 1 year ago

I've tried it many times, just cutting down a bit and hoping it would stick. But it never did. I liked it too much. Now when I go on vacation and I drink there daily, when coming back home I really notice that I'm having a lot more trouble with my own rule. But it works and the longer I do it the easier it gets. Just gotta be vigilant. If that's our only problem, then we're not doing that bad huh. :)