So today is day 4 without a drink for me. It feels good.
Last night I was at the Leafs game. My son had a few beers, but for me I abstained; however, I was driving so no feeling of missing out on something either.
As I mentioned in my 'Looking to Change...' discussion I kind of stumbled onto the idea of cutting back or quitting drinking because I started to change my diet to lose weight, and I really awoke to the effects of my drinking. So far I've not really committed to quitting drinking. I suppose I am just taking this out for a test drive. Seems odd to decide to not have a drink ever again. But that is what I did when I quit smoking.
Anyway, so far I am not having any major withdrawal issues. Feeling a bit thirsty and drinking more water. Not feeling like I need a beer or that I am missing it.
On the plus side I do feel a bit better overall - nothing exactly specific, just a general sense of well being.
On my other discussion Lynn123 asked me:
Have you tried to moderate your drinking in the past? You mentioned abstinence as something you may need to think about. How does the thought of no alcohol make you feel?
I have moderated my drinking somewhat in the past 10 years. I've gone spells where I was drinking less.
As for abstinence and thought of no alcohol, I haven't really gone down that path yet. So far I am just testing the waters so to speak.
