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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Anyone else using lent as an excuse to stop? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Habitual drinker here. I wouldn't say I have a problem, but I am wary of being on the precipice to having one. My intake is significantly lower than classical problem drinkers, but I still find myself having 2-5 beers 4-5 nights a week. It's not good for my organs, my waistline, or my wallet so...

I'm not a Catholic, but lent seems like a good calendar excuse to stop drinking.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Just checking in to say, even if lent is over now, you don't need to start drinking again.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

Hey, thanks for that!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Dry January, Sober Spring, Sober October, Lent, "I'm on these new tablets and I can't drink," they're all good "pauses" to use to reassess our relationship with alcohol, and consider if it's a relationship we want to continue.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Why "excuse"? It's a reason.

Any reason to stop drinking is good. Enjoy!