Oddbean

Today I am celebrating 4 years without alcohol. I am happy. As a musician and techno DJ for ten years drinking alcohol as a part of every gig and studiosession sneaked in early in my career. With drinking as an anchor in most free time and social situations aswell, the daily habit comprised my lifestyle of long nights, traveling and music producing daytime (where the boss of the company (me🙃) always supported the open bar.) As I got closer to 30 years bi-effects of the ongoing party started to appear. I wouldnt describe it as full blown alcoholism. Just a few drinks every evening, and many two/three days a week. Relationships where going well, work was great and life was good, except to little excersice. One evening I came home from the studio after working and drinking with a friend. I was talking with my wife an hour or more before bed. It was summer and sometimes I sleep outside on the balcony (by choice, not forced by my love 😃). In Norway summer nights are almost as bright as day. Hangover started appearing while I was still awake. Sweating, body and soul aching, desperately needing water but at the same tired from getting up to take a piss repeatedly. Cold sweating on my quiet balcony in the bright night I decided to go 100 days 0 alc. Just to confirm I was able to. I was sure life would lose all colours. After just a few weeks the worst abstinences started letting go, and my body and mind was stronger. Feelings and emotions got more stable than I had experienced since before puberty. After 100 days I was laughing because it was so obvious I was going to continue the alcfree life. I am still an emotional guy, on rainy days I cry. But I definately feel stronger and lighter now than in my twenties. To be clear: I still do my 20hr hedonistic raving at Berghain a few times a year. The experience is just so much better without alcohol dragging me down. Drugs and everything else is a matter of balance, and saying no to everything isnt life either. But for now I will continue 0alc for many years I am sure. If this hit a fragile spot in your heart I invite you to do100days0alc. Its easier than it sounds. And if you need support in deciding or while doing it pleastr reach out to me. I would love to share this magic with everyone who needs it. Everybody who dont: please enjoy your drink! Enjoying what we do makes it more healthy! ⚔️🖤🪭 #100days0alc #nostraa #techno #oslo #norway #rave #berghain #dj #technodj #clubbing #musicproduction #eurorack #modularsynth #abletonlive #love #summernights #partyanimal #viking #norse #thor #odin #freya #balder #familylife #kids #bitcoin #nostr #freedom #dance #dancing #presentmoment #summerrain #awereness #atentiontodetail #creativity #joy #enjoyment #balance #play #yinyang #uplifting #sunlight #daylight #fullmoon #celebration https://m.primal.net/Jadq.jpg https://m.primal.net/Jadr.jpg https://m.primal.net/Jadv.jpg https://m.primal.net/Jadw.jpg