Fridaywithmateo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:03 pm Alcohol is my medicine. Without it, my sleep is disturbing or nonexistent.

Actually, I think you’ve just confirmed your dependency. As you go on, you’ve done what many an addict does, and tried to rationalise it, and reconcile it with their perception of normal.
Clinical evidence, through actual studies, has established how alcohol affects sleep. But, because many people barely comprehend what actual sleep entails, the old night cap to aid sleep is misunderstood. Once in a while, (moderation) sure. Habitual? Deluding one’s self to believe it’s a cure?

I’ve noticed many drinkers justify their drinking, and if it works for them great. Except, it usually doesn’t work for those around them. You’ll probably not be that interested in the response, but it might help you to look into this addiction.
There’s the short term physiological effects, such as sleep disturbance. The long term health effects, such as Korsakoff syndrome- dementia related. Effects on personal relationships, and getting into situations where you’re cracking your head on someone’s fist. But if that works for you- great.

Much more complicated than what you say ... and I agree. I consider myself a heavy drinker, but I don't get dope sick when I suddenly do stop, as many others do. I cracked my head not of a fist ... concrete wall for what it's worth.

This is my latest home brew … Korean rice vodka steeped with 7 fruits, a few spices, and spiked with Pomegranate concentrate.

Chasing with Ganzberg … on the rocks of course.

Next evolution of a Friday night in PP … #Izakayatime

Wrapped it all up with a good session with the hard core bros at Oressey ... my old stomping grounds. #agoodtimewashadbyall

Fridaywithmateo wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:40 pm Next evolution of a Friday night in PP … #Izakayatime

Love tsukune. Nice little yakitori shop near me.

Back on topic, yes!