Couldn’t see a thread like this but thought I’d start one for anyone who’s struggling with alcohol. I’ve been trying to quit for years now, did 3 months in lockdown and it was great real eye opener for me but since then haven’t done as well. My issue is binging and partying like I’m 21 yeah sounds fun but I’m 37 now and would take me days to feel 100% again. Friday was the last straw for me, went out at 8pm only had 5 pints but then got dragged back to a sketchy party, where me and another guy finished off a full bottle of captain morgans between us, no sleep no drugs but stayed up til 2pm the next day before getting a taxi.
I can’t sleep on drink, so when I go, I go til I have nothing left and the crash happens. This is probably the 4th time I’ve did this in last 4 months, it’s basically drinking to death imo and I could end up in hospital or worse. So now is the time for me.
Personality think alcohol should be more regulated, it is a scar on society esp here. Research shows that it does effect dopamine and serotonin levels so that has to be the reason you have no motivation for things days after and anxiety through the roof. I’ve recently joined the gym and quitting will be good for the bank balance can maybe put that into holidays and trips away. Won’t be easy but I’ve no choice at this stage before it gets out of control.
Bit of a downer thread but think it’s important if there is others out there struggling and looking to quit.
