Alcohol and chronic illness: What helped you quit or cut back?

Hello everyone,

Let’s open up about a topic that often goes unspoken: alcohol. 🍷🥃 While some people with chronic illnesses don’t drink at all, others have had to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol due to the effects it has on their symptoms, medications, or mental health.

For some, alcohol worsens pain, triggers flares, disturbs sleep, or interacts dangerously with medications. For others, it was once a way to cope with stress, loneliness, or sadness, but over time, the downsides outweighed the temporary relief.

Quitting (or cutting back) isn’t easy. Between cravings, social pressure, and emotional withdrawal, it’s a journey that takes time and support.

👉 Have you ever tried to quit or reduce your alcohol use?

👉 What were the hardest parts, and what helped you the most?

👉 Did you notice any improvements in your health, energy, or mood afterward?

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Your experience could really help others who are in the same place now.

We’d love to hear what worked for you, or what didn’t.

Take care!

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼