In 2018 I slept badly. I was awake for 2-3 hours every night. On many of those nights, I would lie in the dark with my phone in my hand, googling, “am I an alcoholic?” and taking online quizzes to try and convince myself I was fine. I did “dry January” and “sober for October”…
Tag: quitting drinking
Should I quit drinking permanently?
Yesterday I drank alcohol for the first time since completing 100 days without it. On day 100, I was torn between remaining alcohol-free and seeking to drink in moderation. By day 103, I had decided I’d go for moderation and set these rules for myself (admittedly, unwritten rules until right now): No drinking alone No…
