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just learned this thread exists! reposting from the general megathread: i need to quit solo drinking at home. i need to actually try to do it this time. maybe it would lead into mostly giving up drinking period, but for right now quitting social drinks is just too big of an ask so im starting here. any sober comrades want to chime in with tips? even though i'm not going full sober (yet if ever), i'm sure many of the same tactics apply.
My thing is going to be one drink a week as my short term goal. Usually it’s wine which is something that is even enjoyed by people in blue zones.
However, I still fully intend to quit drinking altogether one day, it’s a huge tax. Same reason I quit soda.
one a week sounds super reasonable/achievable! pulling for ya comrade.