I don’t know about you, but pre-2020 I was easily able to check the “social drinker only” box whenever my doctor asked about my alcohol consumption. I drank only occasionally and usually only when out with friends.
In 2020, though? Many evenings involve at least sipping a glass of wine to help calm the nerves after another day of doomscrolling, in hopes of making sleep a realistic goal for the night.
And if 2021 looks at 2020 and is all, “Hold my beer,” we all might offer to take it.
Seriously, when it comes to alcohol, Shot #1 makes me relaxed, and Shot #2 makes me physically ill.
There is no middle tipsy stage.
Then again, it also saves me a ton of money, since I'm not constantly ordering more drinks and my liquor cabinet at home doesn't need restocking very often.
And right now, nursing that one drink in the evening is helping me get through hard times.
It's a comfort and as long as we're all looking out for each other in case things go too far, giving into those little indulgences can be the self-care we need right now.
