Thanks for the response! I agree with you, the depression is real for sure. The anxiety for me got so bad that I had to quit early and I agree — the first buzz is the best part but in the end it's so not worth it. Even a few days after quitting now, my body is feeling it, I’m so tired, healing will be a process — but worth it. I’m already feeling more clear-headed! I did write another article about quitting early and I do agree that it could be an excuse to start, but anyone who is not really ready to quit — will look at any excuse to start again. Being someone who grew up with alcoholics — i used to take the blame for them relapsing all the time, but had to learn that it wasn't my journey. People will always try to get you to drink again, you have to be able to have the strength to say no — to read an article on medium and relapse means you don’t have that confidence in your sobriety yet! My two cents — I hope it would trigger someone to call their sponsor/a friend/get support and build the sobriety muscle even more!