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Just bought box wine the other day cuz I knew I had to have a super uncomfortable conversation that could not be avoided and I needed to be anaesthetized for it

It worked and I know in retrospect I really needed it to be that way

Edit/Update: person I had convo with just texted me and apologized for combativeness and I mutually apologized for not dealing with it sooner and we're along and on to solution mode. The system works, please dont drink if you dont have too but dont forbid yourself from using a tool to improve your situation and try to always be honest. The less you lie or hide, the less influence you will have to unnecessarily drink

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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 3 points 3 days ago

Not exactly like that but I don't drink very often but decide to before like state of the unions now.

[–] _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago

Not anymore after reading up on how bad alcohol is for us.

[–] grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

I do this every time I go visit my father. His wife is a crazy narcissistic loon and I just cannot fucking stand being around her, so I drink when I'm there because it's the only way I can tolerate being around her. But my dad drinks with me, so I dunno, our relationship has been so strained and awkward for so long, I think we both do it to ease some of that tension.

[–] hoch@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

I bought a pocket breathalyzer so I can be right in the pocket

[–] ViatorOmnium@piefed.social 2 points 3 days ago

As a general policy I don't drink alcohol if I feel I need a drink.

[–] blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Uncomfortable? I'd prefer caffeine for that.

Alcohol might compel me to say something I'd regret.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That would likely make the anxiety worse

[–] blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

Exercise then?

It was 72 degrees wet bulb in my city a few days ago and I picked a cocktail with aloe vera, lychee, and other stuff bc I knew it would be more refreshing than something else

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