I Quit Alcohol For 365 Days and it Made Me Anxious - Triangle Theory #032
March 19, 2025
Alcohol is the most socially accepted drug in the world. But is it as harmless as we think? In this episode, we break down the science, the social pressure, and the mental impact of drinking.
We explore how alcohol affects your brain, why quitting can feel isolating, and how society treats non-drinkers differently. We also look at the hidden costs—financial, emotional, and physical—that come with regular drinking.
In this episode, we discussed:
0:00 - Introduction: Why We Need to Talk About Alcohol
1:34 - The Social Pressure to Drink & Why People Judge Non-Drinkers
3:08 - How Many Drinks is Too Many? The Shocking UK Alcohol Stats
6:54 - What Happens When You Quit Alcohol for a Year?
10:12 - Dating Without Alcohol: Why Do People Assume You Have a Problem?
12:17 - The Truth About Alcohol & Anxiety: Why You Feel Worse After Drinking
17:24 - The Cost of Drinking: How Much Money Are You Wasting?
25:02 - How Alcohol Affects Your Mental Health & Productivity
29:44 - First Time Drinking: Why Alcohol is Introduced So Early in Life
36:06 - Blackouts & Brain Damage: What Alcohol Really Does to You
44:46 - Why Alcohol is Still Socially Acceptable, But Cigarettes Aren’t
52:57 - The Future of Drinking: Will Our Generation Change the Culture?
1:00:11 - How to Cut Down on Alcohol Without Losing Your Social Life
1:01:11 - Final Thoughts & How to Take Control of Your Drinking Habits
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#AlcoholEffects #MentalHealth #QuitDrinking #SelfImprovement #AlcoholCulture #triangletheory
0:00 - Introduction: Why We Need to Talk About Alcohol
1:34 - The Social Pressure to Drink & Why People Judge Non-Drinkers
3:08 - How Many Drinks is Too Many? The Shocking UK Alcohol Stats
6:54 - What Happens When You Quit Alcohol for a Year?
10:12 - Dating Without Alcohol: Why Do People Assume You Have a Problem?
12:17 - The Truth About Alcohol & Anxiety: Why You Feel Worse After Drinking
17:24 - The Cost of Drinking: How Much Money Are You Wasting?
25:02 - How Alcohol Affects Your Mental Health & Productivity
29:44 - First Time Drinking: Why Alcohol is Introduced So Early in Life
36:06 - Blackouts & Brain Damage: What Alcohol Really Does to You
44:46 - Why Alcohol is Still Socially Acceptable, But Cigarettes Aren’t
52:57 - The Future of Drinking: Will Our Generation Change the Culture?
1:00:11 - How to Cut Down on Alcohol Without Losing Your Social Life
1:01:11 - Final Thoughts & How to Take Control of Your Drinking Habits
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Hey tribe! - Can I ask you a favour? See, we're completely new to the podcasting game, and any feedback would be appreciated, positive or negative, as we're looking to improve as we go. Thanks!
You can also support us at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triangle.theory_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triangle.theory
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50RW93YVyR3YgEIuNdKIAZ?si=d77d72433a074a34
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triangle-theory/id1769204627
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TriangleTheorypod
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/triangle-theory
Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/bdxlCwfrYN8
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/triangle-theory-podcast/
#AlcoholEffects #MentalHealth #QuitDrinking #SelfImprovement #AlcoholCulture #triangletheory