Lockdown Alcohol Syndrome
There is a significant increase in Alcoholism among men since the outbreak of Covid -19 . There are no bars and nightclubs to find a drink so why are men drinking more than ever at home? Men are not going to the workplace and being forced to stay put or work from home. Research shows men are facing anxiety and stress being cooped up unable to provide a decent living for themselves and their family. They were once proud breadwinners, now collecting a dole out from the government. Men are not prepared for this social isolation .
Alcohol is in no way a helpful coping strategy for stress. In fact it is the opposite , leading to depression and substance abuse. The first thing you must do is end the negative dependency cycle you have with drinking alone.
There are a number of tips we have come across to help thwart your consumption.
1) Do not buy alcohol period !
2) Work on your Health
3) Get Busy
4) Don’t end a Zoom call with a drink
This may sound simple but think of the benefits before your reach for a drink.
1) Saving a ton of money is number one.
2) See your health and immunity increase by working out .
3) Your looks will improve , skin tone , brighter eyes, toned body .
4) Think of gaining rather than fear of missing out .
5) When the lockdown is over you will be a brand new man , better than when it began.