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by throwawaylinux 1269 days ago
How much did you drink before, and how has it changed your life?
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I consistently drank 4-6 cups of wine/beer per day for ~5 years.

A few major ways it changed my life:

1. I suddenly lost weight! Drinking calories makes it difficult to stay healthy. My friends and family noticed my weight loss before I told them about my sobriety.

2. I make better decisions in group settings. I no longer stay at social gatherings where I'm bored while sober, and I don't embarrass myself nearly as often.

3. Sobriety adds an extra 1-3 hours to my days. It's unsurprising that a CNS depressant sapped my motivation and energy!

4. No more chronic heartburn! No more headaches!

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