Have you given up alcohol?

Question

I did

I feel much better

My life is not perfect but better than it was

I behaved badly in 2023 probably after COVID
I decided then not to allow alcohol affect my emotions

My behavior with alcohol was just worse and exaggerated version of myself
Everything was worse

Lliam · Accepted Answer

No. But I don't drink much anyway. And I never did drink alone. I preferred weed over alcohol.

From about age 16 to 26, I would drink at parties. At that age, I thought the purpose of alcohol was to get drunk. OMG, I wound up sick quite a few times and had terrible hangovers. But I wised up and realized that getting that drunk was no fun.
I started limiting myself to a drink now and then in social settings.

I also learned to appreciate good quality wines and tasty cocktails. But when my wife and I go out to dinner, I limit myself to one or two glasses.

From about 2005 to 2020, we knew a couple who held karaoke parties at their house 4 times a year. I have to admit that I would indulge myself and get pretty drunk at those parties because I'm a happy drunk. My wife was my designated driver.
Those parties stopped when the people became absolutely terrified of covid and stopped talking to us when we refused the eugenics jabs.

Since I have made a point of not drinking alone, I never developed an addiction to booze. Therefore, I have no reason to give it up. I now just drink for the flavor and light buzz on special occasions.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

I gave it up over 20 years ago. I stopped drinking when I was finishing my Masters Degree and I lost my job. I stopped drinking because it was one less thing to spend money on and my life was becoming unglued and it probably would have become unglued even faster. When I finished school and started working again I decided that I would not drink anymore. I would like to be able to say that everything that was screwed up about my life got better but that was not the case. However I think that I am healthier and look at all the money I have saved over the years.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I've never had to give up alcohol because I've never had a drink in my life. When I was 13, my best friend was run over by a drunk driver (she barely survived). It was such a traumatic moment in my life that I vowed I would never drink. When I turned 21, everyone thought, okay she's going to drink, but I never have. I like being the designated driver and making sure all my friends/family make it home okay. It's never bothered me not to drink even though in my younger days, there was A LOT of pressure to drink, but it wasn't the big deal some people make it out to be not to drink.

Genie23 · Accepted Answer

Congratulations. I'm glad to hear that you're doing better. It's not easy to give up as I know some people struggle with it.

I never started drinking it. I don't like alcohol. I have seen some of my loved ones get addicted to it and it ruined their health, relationships and life. So, it left a very negative impact on me and I have no intention to ever take a sip of alcohol.

genericname85 · Answer

"given up" would mean it's desirable to keep drinking. there's no healthy ammount of alcohol. every and any alcohol you consume is bad for you. not drinking is a smart choice. i never drank excessively or had a alcohol problem at all. i rarely drank when i was younger but when it happened, it happened as a sort of peer pressure or social pressure situation and at some point i realized that neither do i like it nor do i need it. so i didn't "give it up". i stopped doing that dumb thing.

Purpleronnie · Answer

I drink very much in moderation , I could have a glass of wine or whisky of an evening and then not for a week or more. Then I could go out , socially and have more than a few then not for months. So , no I enjoy alcohol and rarely have more than 1 beer with dinner unless it’s more of a social setting where others were drinking also but if ever I felt it was having a negative effect on me or those around me then I would stop in a heartbeat. I’ve seen what alcohol abuse can do and I decided at a very young age I would never let it control me like it does many

Kori1236 · Answer

No. But I also don’t drink often so if I do I have a drink or two out with friends. Never get shit faced know my limitations. But my parents also let me drink when I was like 13/14 so by the time i was getting invited to parties the novelty had worn off

SillyMari · Answer

I've been alcohol and even any other drug free for 2 months now. I can say after the 1 month mark, I don't care for drugs anymore..

I just can't see the appeal.. It just makes you act different and just makes you feel horrible the next day..

I'll just have my cup of tea instead.

Tamera952 · Answer

Hell no, quite the opposite. And I never was a big drinker, really wasn’t ever my thing. But given all that going on with Pres. Pedo and the world, I think I’ve been drinking more and more.
Good for you though for recognizing a potential problem you might have had, and for doing something about it. It can get out of hand quickly—I’ve seen it with my own eyes with other people and family members.

DishLady · Answer

I set a limit of how much I can consume in any given month. So for example if I go out and have two glasses of wine, I can only do that a couple more times in the month. It keeps things from getting out of hand. I've never been a "drink to the death" sort of person, however given my build and weight -- and the fact that i don't eat tons of food -- I shouldn't drink much to begin with... and I'm conscious of that.

HawkPerception · Answer

No, and I doubt I ever will. I don't drink often. Only socially. And enjoy it every time I do drink. I've only ever went overboard drinking less than 10 times in my life. At this point, I know how to control myself pretty easily.

Alcohol just helps me loosen up a little, just like caffeine helps you wake up, and chamomile tea can help you sleep.

RandomGirl42 · Answer

I've thought about it a few hungover mornings 😳 but since my family is long established as 'bootleggers' in these parts and we still make our own and I sample a lot of it, I never quite do it.

Finchie40 · Answer

No , but I have cut back a lot compared to when I was younger , but I still enjoy drinking craft beers mainly , once in awhile I will have hard liquor but only a shot or 2 , hard liquor blacks me out, and I don’t remember half the shit I did that night , I have stories lol. so I no longer drink a lot of it , mainly because of that reason , but craft beer I can pretty much control myself with , so I don’t get out of control

mysteriousNicholas · Answer

Usually only drank church wine during my time with the Protestants 🍷

One Sunday a week ❤️ about a year or under, straight. Tiny sip ; after all, the goblet or chalice, is to be shared 🍵

Those were the days - nope, I'm a non-drinker. The taste is bitter, alcoholic, all alcohol - never fancied the desire. And even water I like from the tap more than alcoholic -

AviatorTom · Answer

No, I drink in moderation, on average, one drink or less a week, and my hard and fast rule.. no more than two drinks a day.

DavyJ · Answer

Never been a massive drinker; but when your stupid chronic alcoholic brother’s primary cause of death was caused by his liver rupturing then I just went coffee-total.

Nikki1989 · Answer

No, and never will. However, I never drink in excess. It is never an issue unless you have a real problem with it.

BobbieBoy666 · Answer

No, I haven't just taken a break from it.

Unycorn · Answer

From time to time I do not drink alcohol. It ia more because of my weight. Alcohol has much calories.  It ia good to give the liver a break or to stop drinking alcohol forever. Or seldom.

SixFootSexy · Answer

There are very few health benefits to drinking. A glass of wine or two every now and then might help your gut, but research has shown it is terrible for your brain.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

No I have not given it up but I drink less than I did say, ten years ago. As you mention, you feel much better!

NobodyXox · Answer

Not fully, but I drink way less and less often. I don't mind being the driver when going out with friends.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

I haven't given up, but I'm working on cutting down.

LiamJHayden · Answer

No, but I really only drink one to glasses of wine per year.

Staximus · Answer

I might have a couple shots and a couple beers if I'm hanging out with my brother, that's about it. I rarely drink to the point of being wasted. Alcohol always makes my gout flare up and then I can't walk in a day or two.

bunnyboo24 · Answer

Never had alcohol but thinking about starting

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Almost completely, but then again, I never had great interest in alcohol to begin with.

dudeinohio · Answer

I used to drink heavily, then I quit for a decade. Since then, I have had 2 drinks, a year apart.

Osborne775 · Answer

Have not been drunk in a while i rarely drink nowadays. Before i used to drink a lot

Lesson82 · Answer

Not a chance I'm just getting started and I don't abuse so I'm definitely enjoying it.

caseybunny · Answer

I just started college so my drinking years just started 😅

curiousandhonest · Answer

I didn't notice a difference and I didn't lose any weight either

noohair · Answer

Good for you. Some people just don't handle alcohol well, I stopped drinking because I enjoy a sober mind...

Dnice1 · Answer

I don't drink alcohol at all. Never have in fact and plan to keep it that way.

zagor · Answer

Yeah, pretty much. Having a few issues with it so just avoiding it.

Cubus · Answer

I drink occasionaly, two to three drinks on Friday and Saturday. Not more

Likes2drive · Answer

I haven’t given it up, but I hardly ever drink so it doesn’t even matter

Blueeyes81 · Answer

Gave it up in 2014.

McKellar · Answer

With the high cost of living these days, I can't at all afford alcohol!

dragoblack · Answer

Not by choice, I ended up with GERD. 1 drop and I get uncontrollable acid reflux.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

No., but I don’t drink it very often. Maybe 2-3 beers a month lol. I used to love getting drunk when I was younger. Hate it at this age

PrinceAlbert57 · Answer

Yes. It’s been about 6-7 years for me

BCRanger10 · Answer

Other than during Lent a few times? No.

Anonymous · Answer

Congratulations, you're awesome! Keep up the good work. :)

Anonymous · Answer

yes I did was hard at first but I manage 5 years sober

red-lipstick-girl · Answer

I have never used it in my life

douride2 · Answer

I was never a fan of alcohol.

Darkest-Knight · Answer

I gave it up a little over 25 years ago.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes as I have autism and it damages an autistic stomach. Glad I did.

Anonymous · Answer

I wish i know how it feels. I can't drink alcohol. I get poisoned

Anonymous · Answer

I don't drink alcohol.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Yup., it’s better with no alcohol

Agape93 · Answer

Hell no.

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

Yes I sure have

Anonymous · Answer

No, I won't ever

Mayorofbobaville · Answer

Nope.

Sophiyaa · Answer

I can't...

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