Moderating Alcohol: More Difficult Than Expected

It has been one month since I started an attempt at alcohol moderation and I want to share my raw and real experience, as it has been more difficult than I anticipated.

Before anyone has the thought of, “I told you so!” or “How could you have not seen this coming?” it probably hasn’t been as difficult for me as it has been for many people who have tried moderation before me.

After over two years of being alcohol-free, I decided to give moderation a try. (Read: “I Started Drinking Again After Being 2 Years Sober.”) I had high hopes that the steps I’d taken in my self-development and the time I’d taken away from alcohol in my body would provide me with clarity around the substance. I was absolutely…

Right, or at least so far.

When I first told others, including a world of strangers on the internet, I was met with a mixture of encouraging and discouraging comments. What’s great is that both gave me reflective insights to bring into the moderation world.

To say that moderation is a carefree utilization of booze would be a lie. I am more mindful than ever, but that comes with additional unanticipated perceptions. It’s put me in an unusual position of wondering if it has been worth giving a try and below highlights some of those reasons. The last one about regret is…