Breaking the Cycle: Alcohol and Loneliness!
Breaking the Cycle: Alcohol and Loneliness.
Alcohol and loneliness often go hand in hand, creating a tough cycle to break. Many turn to alcohol to ease feelings of loneliness or to distract themselves, but it can make things worse by increasing feelings of depression and isolation. The best way to break this cycle is to tackle loneliness without alcohol. Here are things you need to know.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/alcohol-loneliness
Alcohol and loneliness often go hand in hand, creating a tough cycle to break. Many turn to alcohol to ease feelings of loneliness or to distract themselves, but it can make things worse by increasing feelings of depression and isolation. The best way to break this cycle is to tackle loneliness without alcohol. Here are things you need to know.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/alcohol-loneliness
Transcript
00:00Welcome back sun bro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and drinks.
00:08Breaking the cycle, alcohol and loneliness.
00:11Alcohol and loneliness often go hand in hand, creating a tough cycle to break.
00:15Many turn to alcohol to ease feelings of loneliness or to distract themselves, but it can make
00:19things worse by increasing feelings of depression and isolation.
00:23The best way to break this cycle is to tackle loneliness without alcohol.
00:27Here are things you need to know.
00:281. Does drinking cause loneliness?
00:30Yes, drinking can make loneliness worse.
00:33Alcohol can lead to withdrawal from friends and family and worsen depression and anxiety.
00:37This can make someone feel even more isolated.
00:40Drinking, especially when it leads to alcohol use disorder, often brings shame and denial,
00:44making social interactions more difficult.
00:47Even a single night of drinking can decrease your motivation to be social due to the after
00:50effects like hangovers.
00:522. Why do you want to drink when you are alone?
00:55People often drink to cope with negative feelings, including loneliness.
00:58While alcohol might seem like a quick fix for a bad day, it only offers temporary relief.
01:03Reaching out to family, friends, or support networks is a better approach.
01:07If you need help, consider resources such as SAMHSA Helpline, Alcoholics Anonymous RR,
01:13Smart Recovery, and Sober Grid apps.
01:153. Why do you feel lonely after quitting drinking?
01:18Quitting alcohol can lead to loneliness because it removes the distraction or emotional numbing
01:22alcohol provides.
01:23Additionally, the lifestyle changes from quitting may mean reconnecting with friends
01:27and activities that were neglected due to drinking.
01:30It might also involve dealing with consequences from past alcohol use, like strained relationships
01:34or financial issues.
01:364. How do you make friends without drinking?
01:39Making friends without alcohol is possible and can be fulfilling.
01:42There are some things you can do, such as.
01:44Pursuing hobbies by joining local clubs or classes based on your interests.
01:48Use friend-making apps like Meetup or Bumblef.
01:51Volunteering, Wix is a great way to meet people while helping your community.
01:55And attending community events such as local festivals, markets, and fairs to help you
01:59connect with your neighbors.
02:005. Talk with your doctor before quitting alcohol.
02:04If you regularly drink heavily, consult a doctor before quitting.
02:07They can advise on safe ways to reduce alcohol intake and recommend treatment options if
02:11necessary.
02:12Thanks for watching, Sunbro.
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