When Alcohol Becomes Your Only Way to Decompress

Decompress.

Downregulate.

“Chill.”

“Get some alone time.”

“Zone out.”

“Not think about anything.”

These are just some of the words and phrases clients use to describe the role alcohol (or other unhealthy coping …

Posted in April 30th, 2026

For many high-performing professionals, the goal isn’t always to quit drinking entirely.

At least not at first.

The goal is usually more measured:

Drink less Only drink on certain days Stop after one or two “Get it under control”

And …