Originally Posted by
Ltcol 
Hello
Drank beer most my adult life. Moderate and heavy at times
I’m 64 and totally retired a year ago
I discovered soon free time is my enemy. I’m a responsible person so my drinking never interfered with work
Now much idle time drink way too much
I’m on my 2nd day of abstinence and my main complaint is anxiety
I have Xanax script but even w it stil anxious
Glad to find this site
Good luck to all including myself
On
I think you answered your own question right there. Try and stay busy as much as possible. That should help keep your drinking down. Volunteer work, reading, working on some type of project, outdoor activities that don't involve drinking etc. All these activities can help keep your drinking to a minimum.