Perhaps, I thought, I should have begun this experiment at a later date - after the family visit - or ended it earlier, so as to be able to enjoy a glass or two at holiday gatherings. I think, however, if I had waited to choose the perfect time to attempt it I would never have begun. An impulsive commitment is one way to realize a good intention.
So far the physical effects are minimal. Sleeping is uneven, alertness and mood seem about the same. I don't think about beer all the time, just at the times when I would normally have one. I caught myself saying "Now for a beer while I grill some turkey burgers," yesterday, beer being one of reasons I enjoy grilling so much. I got over it. The task at hand was enough to take my mind off it, just as the sociability of a table full of cousins getting back in touch with each other took my mind off the absence of wine in my glass.
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