I know I drink too much, but it's such a good way of breaking down barriers and making people relax and have fun. Sober evenings in pubs tend to be...well....dull...
2006-12-27 04:41:19 · 30 answers · asked by Snowth 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
No offence guys, but those of you who put "Try AA" sound like the sort of sanctimonious morons I try my best to avoid in life.
2006-12-27 05:02:21 · update #1
I did it 8 years ago, and although it was difficult at first, it doesn't bother me at all (and it didn't after a few months).
It is amazing what a hold alcohol gets on you, but it is even more amazing how quickly you can get out of the habit of - 'going to the pub ....... must have booze'. There are so many non alcoholic drinks available nowadays that it does make it a little easier.
If you have a good personality, why do you need to drink anyway? When I drank (a lot), I was 'good old Claire', I became the entertainment to all my so called mates, because I was guaranteed to get legless and have everyone in hysterics. The fact that I was crying inside didn't matter, as long as everyone else was OK.
Also, there is nothing more unattractive than a drunk woman - make up smudged everywhere, hair all over the place ...... etc, etc..
I can honestly say that giving up booze was the best thing I ever did, and it helped me lose weight too.
I go out now and have a great time, dance, sing and have a laugh and joke and I NEVER HAVE A HANGOVER - it's brilliant.
Give it a go, you will be amazed at the difference it makes to your life.
Good Luck - I am raising a glass of bitter lemon to your success!
2006-12-27 06:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK. So you feel something may not be right.
Try an organisation that advises on this.
Not Alcoholics Anonymous.
But a drink awareness organisation.
Since we do not know where you live you should try your GP.
Or a Local Authority sponsored site.
Or some locally run NHS group.
You may just need to learn about booze.
N-one ever told me it was OK to come out of the pub after say, 2 drinks.
We used to stay in until the death (time called!)
Try it. And be prepared to learn
And good Luck
2006-12-27 12:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Drinking is not a good way at all to break down barriers, it makes people act like idiots and those you meet look at you with disdain. I don't drink at all anymore and have a wonderful time whatever I'm doing. If you think being sober is dull then you have a serious problem and should probably head to AA.
2006-12-27 12:51:57 · answer #3 · answered by Compassionate Chick 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, due to medications I haven't had a drink in 4 years. I always enjoyed being the sober one of the gang though, so I could sit back and laugh at the idiots they became. If you actually need the alcohol to break down barriers it is time to move on to a new location in my opinion.
2006-12-27 12:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by haveyarn2crochet 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you feel you drink too much, maybe you should check out AA. I stopped drinking in 1998 and I have never had so much fun in my life. Watching the other people getting drunk just becomes annoying now. I think "Did I act like that when I drank too much?" God, I hope not. Trust me...there is life after alcohol. And like someone else said on here, you always remember what you did the night before and you don't wake up with a nasty hangover.
2006-12-27 12:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by Samantha1 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely. There are people who do not drink and they have a fantastic social life. I have been to pubs several times and I normally ask for a soft drink. You respect the choices of your friends and they should do the same in return. Should you make this choice today you will be making a fantastic choice.
You will find out that there are other social circles which you could explore. Cheers
2006-12-27 12:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by Fred 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know. Why give up the alcohol if it's not problem? I gave up my social life because I tend to give up on people..anyway, and I hardly drink now so not a good idea. The two go hand in hand. Enjoy!
2006-12-27 14:02:07 · answer #7 · answered by jeeps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I haven't drunk for years and I still have a fantastic time! I do everything i used to, I just save a fortune and don't lose days of my life to hangovers.
After spending a few evenings with your comically drunk friends you realise 'I looked that stupid as well'. You certainly don't envy them and wish you were off your head as well.
Pissing yourself, trying to rape the barmaid and laughing for two hours because someone said 'plum' isn't really 'breaking down barriers and and making people relax and have fun'.
2006-12-27 13:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hardly ever have a drink, and I have a great time when I go out with friends. I think that the trick is to find things to do that don't have alcohol any where near them. Such as go to the movies, stay home and play games. I go out and play pool at bars and still don't drink it's all about will power.
2006-12-27 12:46:27 · answer #9 · answered by freyja5683 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't drink and I still have a social life. You need practice. If you've always done stuff drunk, being sober is going to take some getting used to. However, it's worth it. No hangovers and you remember all the crap everyone else says. BTW, the people who are with you when you are drunk aren't having any fun. You just think they are. They are trying to take care of you.
2006-12-27 12:45:57 · answer #10 · answered by moviegirl 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋