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AngryTaper

Not sure of this really counts, but I'm proud of myself

For a few years now, I've been drinking a 200ml bottle of whiskey almost every night after work, sometimes more, plus beer. On the weekends, usually more. And it was getting worse. This year I kept hearing about "Dry Feb" I know my drinking has been affecting everything in my life, if only because I had less energy and a generally grumpy mood. Anyway I haven't touched hard liquor this month, and don't plan to ever go back to it. I do still have 2 or 3 beers after work, hence I don't know if I've really accomplished much. But I feel really good. And proud. I am very thankful for this sub. You guys have all inspired me.

Posted Feb 10, 2022, 2:38 AM UTC

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Better-sober•

Getting rid of hard liquor is a great 1st step in the right direction and cutting down on alcohol consumption all together absolutely counts.great job! Any thoughts about quitting entirely?

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AngryTaperOP•

Definitely. I think that would suit me best

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HubsOfWife1654 days•

That is great progress. Hard alcohol is what really got me into trouble.

I hope you are successful in sticking to 2-3 beers. I know moderation never worked for me. I would have the 2-3 beers and, because of a bad day or some other stupid reason, I would then have another... then another... then, what the hell, a shot... then another shot. Next day I would be pissed that I messed up so I would keep on drinking to forget about it. Before I knew it, I was right back to where I started.

Total abstinence was the only way forward for me. Once I accepted I could not have any alcohol, quitting became so much easier. I no longer had to plan and count my drinks.

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AngryTaperOP•

Thanks for sharing. Binge drinking and emotional drinking are certainly weak points for me as well.

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