Stop Drinking

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This is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. It is also a place for non drinkers to discuss and share.

We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for advice, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit or cut down.

Please post only when sober; you’re welcome to read in the meanwhile.

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2764 days since my last drink… (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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… and I wonder why I’m no longer drinking.

I stopped because I only wanted more after my first. This was a problem as me and my friends were doing this every every in the weekend.

Stopping with drinking was a huge relief as I no longer suffered from crippling hangovers.

This is now years ago and my life, and the people around me, has changed. Everyone calmed down with the drinks and is no longer going on benders. People now drink casually as “normal” people do.

I wonder if I could do it because I do miss the taste of the drinks and slight buzz. On the other hand I feel blessed to have discovered this secret power of a life without alcohol and hangovers.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

So disclaimer, I don't drink and never have, so I don't have the same perspective. My mother does, though.

None of the others in my family drink and none of her friends drink like 20 yos. Still, she relatively regularly drinks way too much, even without anybody else with her. Other people not drinking as much does not stop her at all.

At least in her case, other people not drinking as much does not stop her at all, even if she intends to "only drink a little".

Also remember that your tolerance will be way way lower now. Whatever you do, be safe! (And I strongly recommend that you don't, fwiw).