I’ve made the choice to ditch nicotine and alcohol until further notice. My relationship to them was dependent and hate to say it, but addictive. I used them to cope. I had managed to believe that they were making my life more fun and less stressful. When actually, I’m having more fun feeling in control of my brain and body. And my patience is at an all time high! I feel like I’ve accessed a freedom I haven’t felt in a long time. A resource that’s empowered this new lifestyle as “sober” is the book - the Naked Mind by Annie Grace. Highly recommend for anyone that’s #sobercurious or wanting to learn more about effects of alcohol, how society has portrayed addiction and how it’s actually exciting to be sober.