My goal for alcohol is not to completely cut it

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#1

My goal for alcohol is not to completely cut it out but be extremely mindful of my drinks. I never want to feel drunk or go too far. In the past 2 weeks ive had 4 drinks total and only 2 were on the same day. This is personally a huge win for me.

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#2

Best vibes for you :clap::sparkles:. I try that and I fall down the slope too often. For me all or nothing.

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#3

What’s the benefit of drinking for you?

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#4

If it escalates, you will know it’s a problem

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#5

Obviously there really is no benefit besides just the enjoyment of having a cocktail and taste. I have gone out and ordered a mocktail.

#6

Agreed

#7

That's funny. Hope it was supposed to be. Because that sounded like the things I used to tell myself when I was in denial about being a drunk and IV user.

#8

Then why monitor yourself with something that doesn’t add value to your life?

#9

Becoming mindful of ourselves is always great. Being aware that alcohol can cause lapses in that is a huge step in awareness. it doesn't necessarily matter how much you drink or how often.the effect and control are huge factors to keep mindful of.I'm an alcoholic so I don't drink.i still can become a dry drunk though.i sincerely wish you well on your self discovery

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#10

I use use be at work telling myself I would only have a certain amount of wine when I got home(putting a limit on it). Little didn't know at the time those were already a sign of me being an alcoholic. Wishing you well with your journey.

#11

Ask yourself why it is that you are so concerned with controlling your drinking. If you are truly honest with yourself, you may find it necessary to quit completely. I know this was true for me. It took me a year of trying controlled drinking but I finally was honest with myself and have not had a drink since September 10, 2005.

#12

Just remember this disease is cutting powerful and baffling

#13

Lol

#14

If you control it you can't enjoy it, and if you enjoy it you can't control it. If you're an alcoholic there's no safe amount to drink and you won't be able to control it for long. Maybe you're not, took me 20 years to really learn that, time will tell. Good luck.