Stop Drinking

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This is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. It is also a place for non drinkers to discuss and share.

We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for advice, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit or cut down.

Please post only when sober; you’re welcome to read in the meanwhile.

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"Why don't you just have a few drinks and then call it a night?" (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world to c/stopdrinking@lemmy.world

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Do you honestly believe that if I could do that, that I would be in this situation?

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[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago

Kudos for recognizing that it's just not a possibility for you. I think the false belief that we could "just have a few" has been harmful and defeating to a lot of folks like us.

“The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker.