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So, maybe I have been biting off more than I can chew.

Metalhead

Metalhead

Video game and movie addict. All for gay pride.
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I gave up alcohol and overly processed foods. I started going to the gym several times a week. I started doing more critical writing. I started going to more 12-step meetings. I started teaching myself to cook a wider variety of healthier dishes. I started keeping my house spotless. I started tackling my video game backlog instead of continuing to add to it. I started going to gay social events to meet other single guys.

But last weekend, I slept for 40 out of the 48 hours of the weekend.

I feel like picking myself back up and doing all of this all over again now.

I guess giving up massive amounts of caffeine shortly after giving up massive amounts of alcohol can lead to a drop in energy. I also read that people who give up alcohol after overindulging for a long period of time can also feel a lack of personal energy. No, I am not going to start drinking again to restore myself.

@Misery, how right you were when you expressed concerns that I am taking on too much at once.
 
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That's tough, dude. I hope you are happy with the changes you're making, even if it's a lot. In my own experience, I've sometimes expected too much from them. But, I can see where my positive changes aren't necessarily about more happiness day to day, like I thought, but better resilience. And a better life overall.

It took me about 3 weeks to get used to cutting out caffeine. I still felt pretty groggy in the morning because I was used to that jolt. I don't know if you relate. I also sleep a bit more, but that makes sense to me, since I'm sleeping better.
 
Metalhead said:
I guess giving up massive amounts of caffeine shortly after giving up massive amounts of alcohol can lead to a drop in energy. I also read that people who give up alcohol after overindulging for a long period of time can also feel a lack of personal energy. No, I am not going to start drinking again to restore myself.
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Giving up just about any addictive substances requires a sense of moderation. Do nothing "massively".

Even with caffeine I attempt to juggle it with deliberately choosing non-caffeinated drinks. Otherwise drinking regular coffee each morning or any other caffeinated beverage gets me hooked, where I get that proverbial headache in cutting back too much too soon. Yeah, it's just caffeine, but man that headache is awful!

Biting off more than you can chew? Yeah, I heard that. ;)

https://www.autismforums.com/thread...n-on-all-fronts-these-days.42599/#post-941245
 
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Well, hey, at least you got through it and learned something.

Besides, a lot of us do that sort of thing. Not in that exact way, but still. Doing too much or going too far. Including myself. So you're not alone in doing that, at least.
 
I think this upcoming three day weekend, I will turn off the ringer of my phone, sit outside on my front patio with a mug of iced tea, and read a novel.
 
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