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Re:Ask HN: High functioning alcoholism – anyone? by beizhia on Saturday November 25, 2017 @06:05PM (#15778479)
I used to drink a lot, but I eventually came to realize that I wasnt drinking for the alcohol, I was just drinking because I wanted something to drink. I remember back in high school I'd drink soda all the time, and lots of it, which I think was for the same reasons.

I started drinking LaCroix, and its to the point where I'm going through a 12 pack every couple days. I had to start buying the generic brands to save money.

I still drink beer, wine, and whiskey, but not nearly as much as I used to. I think I've saved a lot of money this way too. I also took up running about a year ago, and that got me to stop smoking too, even though that was only like 1 or 2 cigarettes a day, and not even every day. I've been changing up my diet too, and that's had a huge impact.

Re:Ask HN: High functioning alcoholism – anyone? by bparsons on Saturday November 25, 2017 @06:32PM (#15778585)
This is a good experiment for anyone to do. Order a club soda at a social occasion, and you may be surprised how quickly you forget that you aren't drinking alcohol.

For many, it is just something to do with their hands.

Re:Ask HN: High functioning alcoholism – anyone? by davidandgoliath on Sunday November 26, 2017 @02:07PM (#15782419)
Seconded!

Recently swapped to sparkling water myself, realized that I was just in pursuit of something to sip on while staring at computers during the evenings when my frontal lobe was exhausted. I even wield various sparkling waters with soda (3/4ths sparkling water, 1/4th coke) to swap up the flavors a bit.

Re:Ask HN: High functioning alcoholism – anyone? by nunez on Saturday November 25, 2017 @07:04PM (#15778685)
+1 for LaCroix. It’s an excellent substitute for soda, though starting with diet soda might be an easier transition.
Re:Ask HN: High functioning alcoholism – anyone? by dplgk on Wednesday November 29, 2017 @04:30PM (#15811041)
Note that the acid in seltzer will mess up your teeth.