This is great stuff... I think the main thing I try to think about is how I benefit from having that drink or two... then it occurs to me that:
a) It doesn't quench my thirst (makes it worse)
b) It doesn't help me sleep (makes it worse)
c) It doesn't help my anxiety (makes it worse)
d) Will likely cause a slow, gradual regression to my prior drinking habits
e) Every subsequent drink increases the urge to have another one, causing a vicious circle
f) Costs a lot of money
g) Results in the consumption of empty calories
h) Causes long term health issues
i) Causes regret.
j) Doesn't taste good.
... and I can go on and on and on.
If I did a pros and cons list of why I should drink, the pro side would have "temporary relief and satisfaction" and the con side would be about 50 items long.
Doesn't seem like a good trade-off
