That's it: I quit drinking alcohol
The first step is the hardest. I decided to quit drinking on December 27th 2021, amidst one of the countless strict lockdowns I have gone through as a Dutch citizen. Needless to say, this is a hard step to take in these crazy times. It's the third Monday of January, more popularly known as Blue Monday. I feel that I am easily triggered by social interactions, that I'd usually take a lot easier, I think a lack of good sleep and some withdrawal symptoms are . I feel emotionally imbalanced, but not necessarily depressed. I have just done my sports activity for the day - I ran 4 kilometers, something I picked up last week and am intent on keeping up - had a shower afterwards and now I sit at my desk in my bedroom, it is time to get this out of my system. Empty bottles We're traveling back in time, 22 days ago. Christmas is over, it’s Monday morning. I have been getting wasted late nights for multiple days in a row, even after family Holiday quality time, I crack open bottle aft...