Hello, I decided to stop drinking two and a half weeks ago as I realised I wasn't enjoying it anymore and it was making me feel completely rubbish. I was drinking around 5 out of 7 days a week usually a bottle of wine each time which had steadily increased as a way of managing stress (that actually made me feel worse)
Anyway, since stopping my skin and hair feel amazing, my mind feels clear. I feel, calm, I think is the best way to describe it. Balanced; my emotions aren't all over the place.
So why then am I debating whether to drink on an upcoming family holiday? I have been looking forward to it for so long and feel that I won't enjoy it as much as I would do if I drank alcohol. I know this isn't true, but I can't shake the feeling of missing out.
Do I drink for the holiday (and on other special occasions) or am I kidding myself about moderating and should just stick to water?
I'm a single parent and have worried about my levels of drinking and where it could lead to the future and I don't want my son growing up with alcohol being normalised as an answer to problems.
Does the fact that I am considering drinking and craving it despite feeling so much better indicate a problem ?
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user1463007194 · 11/09/2019 21:00
Firstly well done for deciding to stop it sounds like you've definitely made the right decision for you. I think you know deep down that you should stay off it on holiday, how about getting some really nice non-alcoholic alternatives to have in the evenings so you don't feel like your missing out.
I stopped completely 8 months ago and have never felt better, in that time I've been on 2 holidays, had my birthday and various bbq/ nights out etc all booze free. The holidays were amazing I really felt I got the most out of them rather than waiting for 5 o clock each day when I could have a cocktail, and every morning I'd be up bright and early feeling fresh and ready for a new days adventures, such a difference to previous holidays. Give it a go and you'll notice the difference too 
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