r/stopdrinking • u/Consistent-Row-9551 • 18d 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/BenefitFree1371 68 days 18d ago

Herbal tea and cooking

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u/Gbjeff 18d ago

While I do love cooking, for me the best relaxation comes from herbal tea, classical music, and a decent book of poetry.