Let me begin by saying, I drink very rarely; few times a year.
When I drink, i get the feeling that my brain in running on powersaving mode; only the most basic functions are operational. It’s a fun feeling when I’m drinking, but I can’t imagine doing that regularly.
I’m not sure if this constitutes as bragging but I am proud of the fact that I can recall information quite well, and any activity which hinders this is not to my liking. The hangover is also bad, where the brain is slow for the next entire day.
I want to know the community thinks about drinking and how it effects/doesn’t affects their work and life and how they get around it. Any alternatives and tips?
I stopped drinking alcohol two years ago. Only after quitting I realized that I self-medicated my undiagnosed adhd by drinking regularly and almost developed an alcohol addiction by doing so.
Tips? It started with dry January for me. One month turned into three the first year. When I was at six months sober two years ago, I decided that it’s better to just continue staying sober.
Alternatives? Non-alcoholic beer is quite good. You have something to do at social gatherings and you can still do the cheers! thing with the others.
This is true with any kind of addiction. Alcohol, social media, doom scrolling, all hide some sort of neurodivergence as it provides a form of escapism.
Hope your sober streak continues.
Combucha is also great, if you like the taste. It also comes in bottles and cans similar to beer, so you don’t pop up in a party as the one drinking soda