• BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today
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    8 hours ago

    I get it, I enjoy the herb, too, but it’s generally not a good idea to replace one bad habit with another.

    You’re trying substitution therapy, but you’re doing it wrong. You might want to try replacing drinking with working out or running. It will fill your drinking time with a positive activity. My Dad quit smoking by playing with Rubik’s Cube when he got a craving. I’ve lost 85 pounds by keeping a guitar next to my chair, and picking it up and playing, instead of eating out of boredom. Knitting, needlepoint, woodworking, painting/drawing, etc., nearly any hobby can help.

    Or, y’know, fire it up. Weed has its it’s issues, but it’s definitely not as dangerous as liquor.

    • Trainguyrom@reddthat.com
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      5 hours ago

      When I was quiting caffeine one of the things I did was I kept a bottle of water right next to my coffee cup, so every time I felt the urge to reach for the coffee I’d move my hand slightly and grab the water instead. It worked really well for reducing my coffee consumption before I quit entirely