11/30/2025
People prone to depression shouldn’t drink alcohol. People who struggle with anxiety shouldn’t consume caffeine.
This is written while sipping black coffee, proving I am not perfect, but anxiety is less of an issue for me than depression was.
Seven years ago today (I remember because it was a dear friend’s birthday and I bowed out of the celebration), I decided to take a break from alcohol. I wanted to see if I could avoid the darkness that descended so predictably after celebrations. The simple, logical step of avoiding depressants worked— like magic. I never looked back. The “break” (interruption) became a BREAK (separation).
I wake with a smile every December 1st. I celebrate more level and predictable emotions. It’s not perfect, but it’s a lot better.
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