The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy E120 - How & Why I Stopped Drinking
Apr 17, 2025
Discover a personal journey of sobriety and its profound effects on mental health and social interactions. The discussion reveals how societal views on drinking are shifting, especially among younger generations. Listeners will learn about strategies to combat cravings and refocus on healthier habits. There's an exploration of the impact of alcohol on clarity and emotion management, encouraging a deeper reflection on personal relationships post-alcohol. Insightful tools are shared to support anyone looking to reduce undesirable habits.
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Alex's Typical Drinking Experience
- Alex Curmi describes his typical, casual drinking with no serious dependence.
- He felt bothered by how alcohol rigidly fixed to social and work life events.
Long-Term Harm of Habits
- The effects of habits like alcohol surface over long time periods, not days.
- Compounding negative effects over years make quitting casual drinking hard due to lack of acute harm.
Alcohol Hinders Fun and Clarity
- Alcohol damages the brain, lowering mental clarity and ability to enjoy fun.
- It affects social skills and energy not only during drinking but also the following day due to hangovers.