As someone who casually drinks I have zero issues either putting labels on alcohol.
I also like many have switched from alcohol based drinks to non alcoholic based drinks. I like beer, but I don’t need to be drunk. I don’t need it to numb my mind or my faculties.
Drunk is the only time I truly enjoy life. Life is just dredging on day after day on a work, commute, sleep pattern that makes me hope for a young death
When I drink I feel like life is supposed to feel like. I feel like little things can make me happy and I truly enjoy those little things. If it kills me, at least I died enjoying SOMETHING. I know I need to stop, but it so hard when everything else is so awful.
Why I say this: In 3 weeks it will be 10 years since my last drink, after 23 years of continual self-abuse. I fell through every crack, yet I “”“made”" it (yes triple quotes lol) and I’ve been through just about every system there is. I’m really good at listening, validating, and giving my experiences to others
I intentionally turned myself off from being a game developer and tech madman, and I now work in peer support, withdrawal management, recovery/housing mentorship etc. Because I want to be the support that was never there for me when I need it
So I’m here for you if you need me my friend. Please don’t assume that I’ll tell you what’s right for you or anything along those lines :) You’ll be heard
Edit I figured out that there’s direct messaging so feel free to message me privately if you’d like
I wish there were more choices of non-alcohol beers, but it’s usually a choice of one shitty brand that tastes like soap or worse. There are good non-alcohol beers, but bars and pubs seem to have no interest in them.
As someone who casually drinks I have zero issues either putting labels on alcohol.
I also like many have switched from alcohol based drinks to non alcoholic based drinks. I like beer, but I don’t need to be drunk. I don’t need it to numb my mind or my faculties.
I’m all for this to make it aware to everyone.
Drunk is the only time I truly enjoy life. Life is just dredging on day after day on a work, commute, sleep pattern that makes me hope for a young death
When I drink I feel like life is supposed to feel like. I feel like little things can make me happy and I truly enjoy those little things. If it kills me, at least I died enjoying SOMETHING. I know I need to stop, but it so hard when everything else is so awful.
That being said, labels would make sense.
You need to talk to a mental health professional.
No shit!?!
If you would like I’d like to offer support
Why I say this: In 3 weeks it will be 10 years since my last drink, after 23 years of continual self-abuse. I fell through every crack, yet I “”“made”" it (yes triple quotes lol) and I’ve been through just about every system there is. I’m really good at listening, validating, and giving my experiences to others
I intentionally turned myself off from being a game developer and tech madman, and I now work in peer support, withdrawal management, recovery/housing mentorship etc. Because I want to be the support that was never there for me when I need it
So I’m here for you if you need me my friend. Please don’t assume that I’ll tell you what’s right for you or anything along those lines :) You’ll be heard
Edit I figured out that there’s direct messaging so feel free to message me privately if you’d like
I wish there were more choices of non-alcohol beers, but it’s usually a choice of one shitty brand that tastes like soap or worse. There are good non-alcohol beers, but bars and pubs seem to have no interest in them.
And they often cost as much as a regular beer, that’s one thing that puts me off them.
Same with non alcohol cocktails. They’re still $15 each.
It’s a pure ripoff. I worked in brewing, it costs less to make beer than to make soda.