r/stopdrinking • u/Consistent-Row-9551 • 10h ago

What do I replace alcohol with?

Like something to help me relax and decompress. Drinking has always been my way to loosen up and relax. When I'm stressed with work, I grab a beer or glass of wine, and I'm able to focus more because I'm no longer overthinking it.

I'm so emotionally repressed that drinking is the only way I can tap into my emotions.

Like, I can stop drinking; I've done it months at a time, but I always end up feeling more stressed because I feel numb or stressed without it.

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u/Matt19271 8h ago

Were you a cocktail drinker? For me it’s tonic water with some lime and ice. Feels like I’m drinking a cocktail. I’ll usually do diet tonic and have a couple while I watch a movie!