What explanation can I give to people who knew me as a drinker now that I am sober? I do not want to have to explain the real reason for my sobriety, and I find that people are assuming that I still want to drink and are offering and questioning me. What are some valid reasons for giving up alcohol?
2007-04-26 03:36:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I'd just look into the persons eye and say "I've stopped drinking" and then you can follow that with a light hearted comment like...life is better without hangovers!
You should also consider being honest- if you give people an honest and concise answer most people will respect it. You never know, it might start others thinking about how much/ why they drink.
Well done for giving up!
2007-04-26 04:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Say u realised the bad effects of drinking (ur health, ur family) and not ready for it again...Just say " NO THANK U " in serious tone...best way to keep away drinking people offering u drinks is to advice them about bad habbits of drinking every time they come to u... am sure they get pissed n wana get away from ur lectures n enjoy drinking alone :)) ...Valid reasons could be u dont get back money, time u spent on this and on other hand u cant fix ur health back to as a normal person nor relatioships with ur loved ones which was affected n served when u wer drinking... these are important things in life n u will loose all
2007-04-26 10:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by RCD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you have a weakness for it and it was destroying your life and you want no part of it and then find some new friends who dont drink.Here is one little figure for you(id like to know what the present numbers are now) in april of '84 the readers digest did an article called "why americans are drinking less"(they arent), but they said the government took in 8.3 million in revenue off the sales of alcholo and turned around and spent 89.8 million on all the harm it causes.Did you know an alcoholic can get disability because they have a "disease"?The government is going in the hole on alcohol and so is society it causes more harm than good and it has destroyed many lives and many of those people were onse who didnt drink but were destroyed by someone elses weaknes for this liquid drug society refuses to give up.
2007-04-26 10:52:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You shouldn't have to explain anything at all to anyone! This is your own personal business.
If you feel though that you do need an explanation, you could always say you're the designated driver or maybe just say you don't feel like a drinking tonight....
It doesn't matter however, I do know what it's like, people start looking at you like you've suddenly grown two heads or something!
2007-04-26 10:53:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to give anyone any information that you're not comfortable with. It's no one's business why you no longer drink. If you're in a situation where there is alcohol, all you have to say, if someone offers you a drink is, "No thank you, I don't drink." You shouldn't need to give any further explanation.
2007-04-26 10:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by crabbyone 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I usually just tell them that it "conflicts with my medications". Do THAT with a weird enough grin and they not only won't offer you alcohol again -- they may leave you ENTIRELY alone! Oh, you may not want that, right? Leave off the grin!
2007-04-26 14:03:31 · answer #6 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say you are not drinking. If they are close friends and know what you have gone through with drinking, they'll understand.
Reasons? Health, money, family, friends, life, my self-esteem, respect, etc. Alcohol can ruin lives. Say I don't want to get caught drinking and driving, with the possibility of killing someone innocent. High price of insurance. Headaches afterwards. Smell (body odor).
2007-04-26 10:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by Weezilmom 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i think humor works well. something like if you make serious face and obviously sad look and say "i had enough of this" or the other thing that i like is "sorry pal, no offense but I'm immune .. no matter how much i drink there is no effect; so don't waste your money offering me a drink". Courage.
2007-04-26 15:09:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I don't drink anymore because of personal reasons which I would not like to discuss at this time. Now, can I please get a Shirley Temple?"
If they persist, I would say, "Thank you for the invitation, however I need to be getting home." or "I respect your privacy and I would hope you would do the same for me."
2007-04-26 11:01:04 · answer #9 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what it feels like, i don't drink alcahol, i have tried it but it doesn't interest me. i feel sick after a couple of mouthfuls and just don't feel myself. plus i grew up with some not so good people that drank and i think of them when i go to touch it. so yeah maybe just tell them it was best for you to stop drinking it should't matter what they think.... i just tell them it doesn't interest me
2007-04-26 10:44:25 · answer #10 · answered by mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋