Does anyone else look forward to a drink each evening? Is this cause for concern or the “new norm” during these weird times? Bleh.

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This was me, and it’s not a huge deal but I realized I was just looking for some sort of thing to signify to my brain that “work is over, it’s time to relax.” I switched from a cocktail to kombucha. It has a similar bubbly vibe and i like to be extra and pour it in a wine glass lol. But I have found that cutting out that one drink has helped me sleep better and has helped with my overall anxiety. I’ve been sober now for 280 days.

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That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing and congrats; 280 days is significant.

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It's a bit of both.

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I smoke pot every day after work

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Yep. Nope.

Have a drink. It is totally normal. Additionally, I also look forward to a cannabis edible at the end of my day, and watching marriage proposal videos on yt

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There’s a pineapple high noon waiting for me.

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Smoke weed every day lol. Definitely not ideal but I’m cutting myself some slack for now.

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Thanks all. I feel seen and validated. Cheers!

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