re: My excessive drinking...

I found myself drinking a lot more frequently since Covid as well. Decided two weeks ago to have a dry August and I feel great. I highly recommend taking a few weeks off. More energy in general and workouts are a lot better.

As someone who is coming up on one year without a drink in less than a month, I can understand.
I got to a point where I drank every night and then it got to that scary point where I HAD to have a drink to feel ok. That point scared me enough where I began to reach out for help. I went to a few places and walked out every time. I just wasn’t interested in that environment. It’s not for everyone. I finally with the help of my SO and some tough love, finally just said I didn’t want to live like this. I haven’t looked back and I can with 100% certainty tell you that my life has been better in every single way when I eliminated that completely. I haven’t even though about a drink since and I’m happy to be a former drinker.

It’s not a one size fits all issue, but I can tell you it’s pretty amazing to see how destructive drinking can be if you’re one of us that just doesn’t do it appropriately and with actual discipline. Not every one can and that’s ok. I was one of those people.

Good luck and I hope you can find your way. If I can be of any actual help I’m happy to provide my personal email address.

Everyone is different, so I can't really give advice.

However, I didn't go a day without alcohol from probably 21 to 25, maybe longer. I honestly thought it was normal to feel the way I did every day at work (hungover, shitty).

I gained a bit of weight and realized I wasn't going to lose it without cutting out the drinking at least on weekdays. The difference in how I felt was unbelievable.

Once I cut back, drinking heavily started resulting in heartburn. Now I get heartburn the minute I start drinking, so I can only do so if I've been taking Prilosec every day.

Honestly dude its just so worth it. I love my drinks. I'm having a drink right now. But the quality of life you have when you cut it out most days is unmatched. The SLEEP. OMG the sleep you get.

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Any advice or experience from the OT?

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Quit drinking if it is causing marriage issues

THC is an option. I have a vape stick. However I usually mix THC and my alcohol and it gets even worse for me.

I’m going to start just vaping only...good point.

I missed that part. OP, I envy you. I know a couple dudes like you. 3 drinks and they're partying. I'm still trying to catch a buzz

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However, I didn't go a day without alcohol from probably 21 to 25, maybe longer.

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I had a drink just about every day from 21-35. I was a heavy drinker too. Wayyyy more than OP.

I just don't enjoy not being in control anymore. I have a few bourbons, wine or an occasional beer maybe 2-3 nights per week now. Rarely more than 2.

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Any advice or experience from the OT?

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Stop doing it.

Stop drinking every night. Pretty simple