My list
Hi I thought it would help me to have a list of all the pros and cons of drinking. If it helps someone else, that's great. Feel free to add your own.
Pros-
That first drink feeling
The numbness to problems
The high
Confidence
Interest in music
Actually being able to sit for more than 20 minutes
Cons -
The feeling of being hammered
Sickness
Health issues
Pain
Hangovers/withdrawals
Financing it all
The planning
Secret drinking
Weight gain
Lies (lots of them)
Breach of trust
More lies
Stupid ideas
Drink driving (sigh)
Not paying any attention to family
Letting people down
Not able to go to the gym
Not running
Not cycling (used to race long distances)
Not being able to read a book
Not remembering films
Blackouts
Injuries
Poor work performance
Bad diet
Neglect to my house
Shame
Guilt
Anxiety
Depression
Fear
Complete mess with any and all responsibilities.
Never accomplishing anything