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To ask what you do on nights when you don't have a glass of wine

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Stuffisperplexing · 03/01/2025 14:05

I have a glass of wine every single night

Just one (or two)

But I think the reliance on it is unhealthy and I'd like to not drink for a bit

It doesn't help that I have anxiety and low mood and wine gives such a nice dopamine rush

It sort of blows my mind that some people don't drink it at all - I'm quite envious of the self reliance

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GripGetter · 07/01/2025 12:02

Low-sugar mints for after dinner.

eatreadsleeprepeat · 09/03/2025 18:10

A lot of it is about the unwinding routine for me, probably helped by the fact that for much of the year it is cold so I want a warm drink.
Make preparing a non alcoholic drink into a ritual, nice glass or cup, a bowl of nibbles or a box of Maltesers, comfy clothes, favourite cushion or throw and a good book or something to do with your hands.

Redpeach · 09/03/2025 18:20

A box of maltesers every night not good

CalicoPusscat · 09/03/2025 18:25

It's quite easy to break the habit. Just preoccupy yourself with other things! I can't have alcohol at present because of my medication but I'm feeling the cold still so would prefer a hot drink anyway.

Pp mentioned the drink aware app so give that a whirl?

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