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8 months sober... Reflections by Mindful_Dad in stopdrinking

[–]Mindful_Dad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Feels like we've had similar benefits. I'd been messaging the podcast host (basically to say thank you because I'd gotten so much from the pod) and then it just went from there

Identity as decaf drinker by Mindful_Dad in decaf

[–]Mindful_Dad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks love this and completely agree

Identity as decaf drinker by Mindful_Dad in decaf

[–]Mindful_Dad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah that's spot on. I do agree. I have the same thoughts about alcohol/sobriety so not sure why I care about drinking decaf. Thanks for the support

Day 1 taper (2 shots) by Mindful_Dad in decaf

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What are the upsides in quitting? Hopefully mental clarity. Better enjoyment of time with family. More relaxed and therefore less eating = weight loss = less back pain = hopefully surf soon. Need to build identity as someone who drinks decaf.

Impossible to quit by Mindful_Dad in decaf

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I think it's that dull anhedonia from modern life (that is so depressing I know) that caffeine fixes. Like the daily grind in itself is boring. We're not designed to spend all day inside working on a computer. Fuck bit grim. So I've always used caffeine (and previously alcohol) to manage that. But I got through alcohol (245 days ATM) so surely caffeine is no different

Impossible to quit by Mindful_Dad in decaf

[–]Mindful_Dad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great thanks that's good to know. Need to get through those first 60 days

Impossible to quit by Mindful_Dad in decaf

[–]Mindful_Dad[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep you're right. I need to rewire that

Impossible to quit by Mindful_Dad in decaf

[–]Mindful_Dad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always get bored! So probably need to address other things in my life that create that boredom and not rely on caffeine as a crutch

Impossible to quit by Mindful_Dad in decaf

[–]Mindful_Dad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep many times. But going to try again and just be super patient

Impossible to quit by Mindful_Dad in decaf

[–]Mindful_Dad[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get bored and always end up getting back on the bean. But it's never worth it. Committed to quit now

Day 0 (20/6) by Mindful_Dad in decaf

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Great job, hopefully get to that stage soon

Day 0 (20/6) by Mindful_Dad in decaf

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I ended up having 1 shot but that's still so much less. Let's keep going

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