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treetops npub1d5k8...n574
nostr:nprofile1qqsph5e28p48hehk3zeaclzgpm7zrnv5ddp74s2t5ja8sd9vw73ru6gpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqzrthwden5te0dehhxtnvdakqxp9svs generally do you have thoughts on Alan Watts being an alcoholic and that ultimately being his earthly demise? As someone struggling with alcohol and searching for a new mindset with which to navigate day to day life without alcohol, it's a little troubling that someone with his framework was unable to steer away from that cliff. Any thoughts? Or are there any pieces of work that dive into this topic about him? #asknostr all perspectives on addiction of any kind are much appreciated. (attempt 2)
2025-11-23 06:06:36 from 1 relay(s) 2 replies ↓
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Anarko npub1puuf...5f6e
Everyone has their own 'demons' to fight and it's a unique and personal path. As for myself I started drinking alcohol around age 13 and regularly drank all of my life. Sometimes it's was too excessive, but I would not have considered myself an alcoholic. I hit 50 years of age (six years ago) and quit alcohol,cold turkey. I have not touched one single drop since and my life has never been better. I highly recommend it.
2025-11-23 06:14:33 from 1 relay(s) ↑ Parent 1 replies ↓ Reply
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treetops npub1d5k8...n574
There is zero doubt in my mind that my life would be more fruitful in all aspects without alcohol- better health, more energy, better relationships, better father, more SATs, better spiritual connection to the universe etc... but I've yet to be able to consistently say no for more than a few days for the past 5 years in my life. I've thought i hit rock bottom a few times in the past few years, only to repeat after that shame wears off. It is certainly a demon.
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Anarko npub1puuf...5f6e
There is one phrase that springs to mind. 'Nature abhors a vacuum' When i found something, someone and some reason to replace the need for alcohol. That is when it really lit a fire in my resolve. These days I don't even think about having an alcoholic drink. I am too busy doing 'other things'
2025-11-23 06:34:25 from 1 relay(s) ↑ Parent 1 replies ↓ Reply