Thanks for sharing - great insights for anyone considering sobriety or moderation.
Here are some more strategies I’ve found useful for moderating drinking:
Eat Prior to Drinking: Having food in your stomach can slow the absorption of alcohol, helping to manage its effects.
Prepare Your Mindset: Before you start drinking, remind yourself of your reasons for wanting to moderate. Staying focused on your goals can make it easier to stay within your limits.
Drink Water First: When you're thirsty, have a rule to drink a glass of water before reaching for an alcoholic beverage.
Delay Your First Alcoholic Drink: Try to hold off for as long as possible before having the first drink of the evening.
Avoid Salty Snacks: Salty foods like peanuts and chips can increase your thirst and make you want to drink more alcohol.
Sip and Focus on the Taste: Take your time with each drink, savoring the flavors. This can help you be more conscious of your actions, drink more slowly and enjoy the experience without overindulging.
Put Your Drink Down Between Sips: Avoid mindless drinking and slow it down by setting your drink down between sips.
Set a 1-Hour Timer for Each Drink: Pacing yourself by allowing one drink per hour helps maintain control over your consumption.
Take Breaks Between Drinks: Incorporate non-alcoholic drinks between alcoholic ones to stay hydrated and reduce overall intake. Seltzer water or a mocktail can be good substitutes.
Limit to a Maximum of 3 Drinks in an Evening: Setting a personal limit helps manage expectations and maintain moderation.
Consider Periods of Abstinence: Participating in dry January, Lent, or Ramadan can provide structured periods of sobriety, which can be beneficial for resetting your habits.
Use More Ice to Dilute the Drink: Adding more ice can make your drinks last longer and reduce the concentration of alcohol.
This was great to read man - I am 26 and going through some of these crisis you shared, and I love how easily digestible this read was! You are an inspiring human, please keep it up and stay strong.
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Thanks for sharing - great insights for anyone considering sobriety or moderation.
Here are some more strategies I’ve found useful for moderating drinking:
Eat Prior to Drinking: Having food in your stomach can slow the absorption of alcohol, helping to manage its effects.
Prepare Your Mindset: Before you start drinking, remind yourself of your reasons for wanting to moderate. Staying focused on your goals can make it easier to stay within your limits.
Drink Water First: When you're thirsty, have a rule to drink a glass of water before reaching for an alcoholic beverage.
Delay Your First Alcoholic Drink: Try to hold off for as long as possible before having the first drink of the evening.
Avoid Salty Snacks: Salty foods like peanuts and chips can increase your thirst and make you want to drink more alcohol.
Sip and Focus on the Taste: Take your time with each drink, savoring the flavors. This can help you be more conscious of your actions, drink more slowly and enjoy the experience without overindulging.
Put Your Drink Down Between Sips: Avoid mindless drinking and slow it down by setting your drink down between sips.
Set a 1-Hour Timer for Each Drink: Pacing yourself by allowing one drink per hour helps maintain control over your consumption.
Take Breaks Between Drinks: Incorporate non-alcoholic drinks between alcoholic ones to stay hydrated and reduce overall intake. Seltzer water or a mocktail can be good substitutes.
Limit to a Maximum of 3 Drinks in an Evening: Setting a personal limit helps manage expectations and maintain moderation.
Consider Periods of Abstinence: Participating in dry January, Lent, or Ramadan can provide structured periods of sobriety, which can be beneficial for resetting your habits.
Use More Ice to Dilute the Drink: Adding more ice can make your drinks last longer and reduce the concentration of alcohol.
This was great to read man - I am 26 and going through some of these crisis you shared, and I love how easily digestible this read was! You are an inspiring human, please keep it up and stay strong.