The Why to Quit List
The Why to Quit List
This list, which has evolved over time, is very personal to me but I wanted to share...it summarizes every negative feeling/emotion/behavior I have had as a result of my relationship with alcohol...
WHY TO QUIT DAY 1: November 24, 2013
A major life decision and turning point in life - do this when you are young and before it is too late you have had more than enough of it and arent missing anything sobriety is your priority
Alcohol affects you differently you will never be able to drink socially and what would be the point of having 1 or 2 drinks anyway the point was always to get drunk dont try to convince yourself otherwise you are in the minority with the addiction
The negatives now outweigh the positives its just not that fun anymore it will never feel the same (as the early years) and will only progressively get worse you dont get a fresh start after a break
Feelings of misery, depression, guilt, shame, anxiety they will continue to haunt you if you continue to drink drinking is the cause, not the symptom or cure
Isolation/Loneliness sitting at home getting drunk by myself its ugly and pathetic there are plenty of productive ways to relax
Dangerous activities (e.g. drunk driving, unprotected sex, etc.) you are jeopardizing your future eventually you will hurt yourself or somebody else think about jail, a criminal record, STDs, pregnancies
Horrible insomnia, sweating, hangovers, headaches, nausea, suicidal thoughts think of the constant (past) fear of going to bed
Poor nutrition, health, workouts low self-image, low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness you can be in the best shape of your life if you quit
Lack of mental clarity, poor performance at work and school think about your career and academic goals think about how alcohol has impeded them
Long-term damage to the brain and body you can live a long healthy/clean/pure happy life and reverse the damage done you are poisoning yourself in every way
Alcohol is a toxic addictive legal drug alcoholics are the same as drug addicts
Inability to maintain relationships nobody wants to be with a drunk and being drunk wont get you a family life, marriage, and the things that (will) matter to you
Tried to quit many times and failed now is your time and you dont want to start over it will be completely demoralizing think about how many times it took to quit smoking
Too old to be bar-hopping its irresponsible, expensive, and unattractive look at the people around you nothing good ever comes of it
Loss of control of finances bankruptcy, inability to control spending think of the money saved and what it could be used for (international travel, material things, etc.)
Wasted time think of all you are missing camping trips, fishing, skiing, climbing, golf, backpacking, mountain biking, social clubs, etc.
Foolish behavior loss of friends, drunk texting, injuries, acting like an unmitigated ass you have done more than enough damage to your image/reputation
Complete loss of control and unpredictability anger, fighting, drug use you are basically liable to do anything without knowing it
Disconnected from family embarrassment, shame, preoccupation with alcohol it always leads to neglect/avoidance of those who matter most
Alcoholism is not glamorous, sexy, or exciting it is a sad downward spiral
Alcoholism does not get you sympathy it makes people feel sorry for you
The vicious cycle will never end unless it is broken drinking is simply not an option
WHY TO QUIT DAY 1: November 24, 2013
A major life decision and turning point in life - do this when you are young and before it is too late you have had more than enough of it and arent missing anything sobriety is your priority
Alcohol affects you differently you will never be able to drink socially and what would be the point of having 1 or 2 drinks anyway the point was always to get drunk dont try to convince yourself otherwise you are in the minority with the addiction
The negatives now outweigh the positives its just not that fun anymore it will never feel the same (as the early years) and will only progressively get worse you dont get a fresh start after a break
Feelings of misery, depression, guilt, shame, anxiety they will continue to haunt you if you continue to drink drinking is the cause, not the symptom or cure
Isolation/Loneliness sitting at home getting drunk by myself its ugly and pathetic there are plenty of productive ways to relax
Dangerous activities (e.g. drunk driving, unprotected sex, etc.) you are jeopardizing your future eventually you will hurt yourself or somebody else think about jail, a criminal record, STDs, pregnancies
Horrible insomnia, sweating, hangovers, headaches, nausea, suicidal thoughts think of the constant (past) fear of going to bed
Poor nutrition, health, workouts low self-image, low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness you can be in the best shape of your life if you quit
Lack of mental clarity, poor performance at work and school think about your career and academic goals think about how alcohol has impeded them
Long-term damage to the brain and body you can live a long healthy/clean/pure happy life and reverse the damage done you are poisoning yourself in every way
Alcohol is a toxic addictive legal drug alcoholics are the same as drug addicts
Inability to maintain relationships nobody wants to be with a drunk and being drunk wont get you a family life, marriage, and the things that (will) matter to you
Tried to quit many times and failed now is your time and you dont want to start over it will be completely demoralizing think about how many times it took to quit smoking
Too old to be bar-hopping its irresponsible, expensive, and unattractive look at the people around you nothing good ever comes of it
Loss of control of finances bankruptcy, inability to control spending think of the money saved and what it could be used for (international travel, material things, etc.)
Wasted time think of all you are missing camping trips, fishing, skiing, climbing, golf, backpacking, mountain biking, social clubs, etc.
Foolish behavior loss of friends, drunk texting, injuries, acting like an unmitigated ass you have done more than enough damage to your image/reputation
Complete loss of control and unpredictability anger, fighting, drug use you are basically liable to do anything without knowing it
Disconnected from family embarrassment, shame, preoccupation with alcohol it always leads to neglect/avoidance of those who matter most
Alcoholism is not glamorous, sexy, or exciting it is a sad downward spiral
Alcoholism does not get you sympathy it makes people feel sorry for you
The vicious cycle will never end unless it is broken drinking is simply not an option
I think I might make it a rule to read this when I get the urge.
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