Not drinking alcohol reddit. Thanks, that’s reassuring.

Not drinking alcohol reddit It took a long time to realize that I just don’t drink like other people and I’m always at high risk for my drinking getting to a bad state. REASONS TO DRINK: (none) RESULTS: Easy choice Technically 0% isn’t alcohol so you can’t be accused of drinking alcohol at work. It is not recommended to drink any alcohol when you are sick. Now, drinking alcohol slows both of those things down. I’ve owned it. I walked into an A. But god damn. I was pretty miserable for around 2 months, and I later learned that was essentially a form of withdrawal. These days it is not coo for others to pressure you. Probably a handle and a half a week of rum and a lot of beers. Drink to not remember trauma and then forget everything else too. I’m an American but my British / German ancestry puts pub drinking into my DNA. There are some bars or events that might require a drink minimum. They can and Yeah unfortunately I'll never have a "normal" relationship with alcohol. The first 3 days I couldn't hold down food. All of that is gone! I’ve hung out with friends who are drinking and brought my own sparkling water and I have no shame. This is a chronic disease characterized by a physical need for alcohol, withdrawal symptoms when not drinking, and a loss of control over alcohol consumption. I have too many alcoholics in my family. if i haven’t eaten anything all day and im not drinking any water, i can get pretty buzzed to moderately drunk off 5 beers or so. I take medication that requires that I don’t drink alcohol at all; even a couple sips of a alcopop will make me throw up and I’ll spend the rest of the night shaking. But even they are not required to drink alcoholic beverages. I think you should see a psychologist for this he/she would help And they definitely use alcohol to repress a bunch of their own alcoholic childhoods (grandparents drank and were apparently abusive). It was making me feel miserable if I wasn't drinking until unconscious. I think you are exactly right. Drink an entire glass of water before bed. We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for support, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit. You may not be an alcoholic but it doesn’t sound like you have a healthy relationship with drinking currently. Though, I drink so I couldn't be with someone who doesn't approve or even makes backhanded comments about it. Preferred to go "all out" and enjoy it. Now I smile and say “no thank you!” There is no good reason to drink alcohol; I do not understand the need to consume alcohol. My partner absolutely does not drink any alcohol whatsoever if he thinks he might be driving soon, even if it was at lunchtime and he’s driving 6 hours later. So your body starts preparing. Using alcohol frequently or consistently increases your blood pressure, Hangxiety the day after drinking Drains me of motivation to do things I like Alcohol prices are expensive (cost of living is up) Bad for skin Raises risk of most cancers & stroke My parents struggle with alcohol addiction and addiction running in the family Drinking leads to stupid fights Impulsive & reckless behaviour Blackouts When you wake up in the morning feeling fresh after a party, it’s the best. If you wake up thirsty you'll be more inclined to drink water and go back to sleep Truthfully though, not drinking helped me realize I could still go out and have fun without alcohol (as cheesy as it sounds) and if you give it a chance you may find you don’t even want to drink anymore. It's hard to separate confounding factors. Hm. whenever a family member comes home drunk, they’ll start talking to you and eventually you’ll argue about something I was drinking liquor and still calculated once I was drinking an extra 600-800 calories a night NOT including mixers NOT including drunk eating and NOT including the general awfulness of literally consuming poison every single day some people apparently gain weight quitting drinking but that was not my story at all. Then I started drinking a little every night. I dont want to go back to drinking. I’m not truing to be a jerk, i struggled with the same thing when i was younger. Alcohol makes it hard for a buddhist to practice right thought and right actions. Just make sure to have water while you’re drinking to keep you hydrated to avoid a nasty hangover. The distraction from it can at times make you forget to run up to the liquor store to get a drink. I just moved the addiction around. Here in Ireland, we have a stereotype of people drinking alcohol, but lots of people go to pubs here and do not drink alcohol. ) It has been like this ever since I stopped drinking. The fact that alcohol is pushed into our faces by: making it a cultural norm to celebrate your first drink the day you turn legal age, having excessive amounts of pubs/bars in the middle of town, advertising liquor on magazines, billboards, bathrooms, etc. Among them were people who have been sober for decades and were in the community still committed to and grateful for each day without alcohol, those who recently lost the battle with the urge to drink but were back here with a fierce determination to try again, and those who wanted to express excitement and gratitude because they were having a kick-ass, awesome day that If it was legal to have open containers of alcohol in the car, then a ton of people would do things that resulted in having open containers of alcohol in the car. ~2 drinks per day for men or 1 for women, but ill be honest I exceed this on weekends). If you plan on getting wasted I’d recommend 2 shots, then food. However, I still enjoy going to bars to socialize with friends. its amazing. They still have good times. Yes drinking will give you that weird effect which relieves you but alcohol will really harm you both physically and mentally. Internet Culture (Viral) Amazing 3 months of not drinking beer. I had to pull over and throw up on the side of the road from going cold turkey. You can still drink be half drunk and not throwing up. Immediate loss of wealth, promotion of quarrels, susceptibility to illness, disrepute, indecent exposure; and weakened wisdom is the sixth thing. This is problematic because socially it seems like I quit by reading Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Control Alcohol. I had to really move on from the idea that alcohol helped me in any way. I would say a lack of confidence would come from having anxiety. Humans are pack animals and they're deciding not to join the pack. The extra time, money, and ability to drive whenever the hell I wanted opened up a lot of new possibilities. You won't get booted for not drinking or doing what the rest of the group is doing (it's illegal in most country). For people like me, alcohol doesn't even give much of a "fun/tipsy" feeling (unless I have a super watered down drink and have it slowly - I'm talking drinking it over the course of 3 hours slowly) and as a result I just prefer not to drink because it's such a hassle. I highly recommend B12. And even though my post got removed (was drunk while posting) the advice I got was incredibly helpful. Do not drink please. C) I drink some alcohol only occasionally like maybe get a drink 1 time a month or something 3 months ago,I decided to give up completely alcohol. It’s literally damaging my brain. My point is mostly about how not drinking at a party can result in coercion and making a person have to explain why they aren't drinking. Main reason is, even with one drink, I feel like crap the next day so might as well have a few. This is a well researched topic; There is no room in this discussion for hyperbole. NGL I love not drinking and being the sober driver. But once you’ve done it once, you realize how The main reason they tell you not to drink is not because of interaction but because alcohol is a depressant. I kicked those too and had a WICKED withdrawal. Compared to being sober the week after drinking. I drink alone a bit my self. As someone who drinks half a gallon of whiskey a day when drinking, I can honestly say that all areas of my life improve when not drinking. A. I considered a “good reading” to be 130/85 or so. I barely drank for years. , people bragging about how much they can drink and I started eating better, drinking lots of water, and getting regular exercise. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I do not know why she all the sudden freaks out about me drinking. I am 18 (legal age here) been drinking since I was 16 ou 17 when I go out with my friends like once or twice a month and never had any problems. That said I weighed 304 pounds. Should muslims drink it? Absolutely not. Best of luck. The 'high' of not feeling like shit everyday had faded and now my alcoholic voice was whispering in my ear trying to justify a drink. I feel tired while drinking (instead of energetic like before) 2. If I am clearly just drinking water, I am always inundated with questions about why I'm not drinking. Oh no, pubs. It is fine to go to bars and not drink alcohol. I never had alcohol impact my life in a negative way, similar situation to you, I was just sick of wasting my mornings Oh yes, takes me at least a week from a heavy night of drinking until I’m back in a somewhat healthy headspace. So, let’s dive in and explore the top In my opinion, abnormal liver function is a sign to stop drinking completely, immediately. Saving a ton on legal fees. The primary reason i don't drink is alcohol tastes bad and I'm not going to gaslight myself into thinking otherwise, especially when alcohol as a substance/drug has 0 redeeming value. Don’t let others make you feel like you have to do anything. For I have t had a drop of alcohol in two years, and my social life is great. The memory loss alcohol causes is potentially permanent. I did not, however, display any signs of legitimate addiction, and also I did not have any alcohol at all until I was 2 1. EDIT to add: I understand you can drink water. Another secret is to drink slower, have plenty of water as well. Running is much harder than it should be because I’m chronically hungover and dehydrated from drinking, and alcohol robs my body of necessary nutrients. When I use to drink frequently, (like Friday or Saturday night every week) my HR was a solid 10+ BPM higher than after a few weeks of not drinking. I on the other hand do need a program - I'm an alcoholic. I still don’t think I’ll drink unless I panic and realize I could possibly enjoy a couple at home before I really get tested during probation (assuming I get the better deal of probation and not jail time). There were other things: I had really bad allergies; I suffered from depression (not physical, I know); I was always angry. find some friends you can drink with. Please post only when sober; you're welcome to read in the meanwhile. Going alcohol free will definitely improve your skin, but making sure you’re getting enough water while cutting out booze will do wonders. And she was Real questions for u, OP and anyone else who this fits: When u say "I don't drink" do you mean it as: A) an absolute 0% alcohol, like you don't drink any alcohol whatsoever B) Not really, only accept a toast in Christmas/weddings/etc. And I’m happy. WeimSean Haven’t had vodka since, quit completely drinking booze for a little over three years and now drink 2-3 times a year. And funny thing,I feel a lot better now. I think not drinking is a factor but not the only factor. Best reason ever to quit! I wish you strength, peace and happiness. e. exact same for me. Now that being said, many devout buddhists abstain from alcohol use for a couple of reasons. When I was drinking, I would pass out & "sleep" almost all night. Mistakes start happening. Her skin was sooooo vibrant and her face so bright and healthy. I didn't drink & I am still eager to see another day sober. This is really the worst. Good evening i am looking for help, basically when i turned 18 i went drinking with some friends and i drank about 4 drinks and got drunk everything was fine then some months later i was home with some friends watching movies and i got the idea to buy alcohol so i bought 1 bottle of jack daniels we were 3 people and drank the entire bottle in about 20 minutes, we were doing shots "Well at least I'm not drinking, I need some kind of a vice" but any addiction is only powerful up to that moment when I get that first drag or drink in me. When it comes to drinking I don’t have an off switch and that’s dangerous. I’ve got great friends, I actively participate in my community, and I conversation with random people. Because I never drank past my limit, never had any problem due to alcohol. Special occasions only, like a wedding or something, so once in a blue moon and its only like 1 wee glass of bubbly. But I rarely get a hangover. Withdraw and rebound can cause neurotoxicity, but not alcohol itself. I always respected From sharing personal stories and strategies to providing accountability and motivation, these communities are an invaluable resource for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol. Your frontal lobe is what controls your Can muslims drink alcohol? Yes they can. Well. reReddit: Top posts of December 8, 2022. There’s no pressure whatsoever, simply state “ I’m not drinking alcohol tonight, no thanks “. I stopped drinking March 20th and I still have the sweats. My last hangover was receding into the distance. It was unbelievable honestly. I quit and life is cumulatively so much better. I'm not saying I hate people that drink. About 80% ethanol, a few grams of isopropyl and glycerin. Most people who are addicted to alcohol have some form of mental illness, but the mental health services will not I think if someone turns down a drink, that should be the end of it, not teasing and coercion. 60 days in is where it became really challenging. What came first, addiction or mental illness. Refill the glass and keep it by your bedside. This is normal - most people simply grow out of drinking excessively. Yes I completely regret it, wish I never started, started drinking socially when I was 18 with friend’s (didn’t start college until I was 20) , then entered a really rough time in my time (family members died and friend murdered 16 days apart and was miserable at my job aswell) started drinking way more then socially, drank pretty much 24/7 including at work extensively was very secretive Drinking a lot means higher probability of getting a DUI or some other legal trouble. It's not weird, and if your friends give you flak, they're immature. It was gross. Depression sets in, some people start drinking harder in an attempt to get that free and fun feeling back. They or a bottle of rum. One day i ran out of "normal" alcohol, but had hand sanitizer lying around. If you need to find justification for why you do not have a drinking problem then you should probably take a good hard look in the mirror. My mother hasn't had a drink in 15 years. unlike trying alcohol they are not familiar with like absinthe. It was terrifying. At my workplace socials I and a few don't drink, others for religious or health reasons (for me, I just don't really like alcohol as much). Not very interested in having one beer/drink here and there. This subreddit is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. Alcohol use is essentially the opposite of meditation. Reply reply Character-Medicine40 • Can I drink alcohol during carnivore diet (what I mean is hard liquor with only water, not sugary margaritas) Share Add a Comment. Where not drinking very simply meant you didn't get invited to parties. It isn’t weird to Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. And for some reason, alcohol can heighten side effects from SSRIs. Most people I know enjoy drinking occasionally or do not drinking alcohol at all and never have. Well my first episode was after 4 days of not drinking but I was sick during those four days. I’m on a great path. I feel bloated and tend to get a headache and don't feel any of the good effects of the alcohol. My last detox lasted 12 days. ) and I'm in my mid-thirties; A heavy night of drinking will take a solid 2 days to fully recover. I’ll not drink with you today or tomorrow buddy. Or check it out in the app stores     TOPICS. The only reason I really drink at all now is because I really I wish you the best of luck. Alcohol, in large amounts or binge consumption episodes, is bad for anyone. I just graduated from college, started my career, and I'm about to buy my first car and begin paying off my debt from court fines and school. The tools that AA taught me are what has kept me from drinking for this past 5 months. Often people only give peace when you use an excuse like "I still have to drive". Solution for me 40ml strong alcohol during launch of few hours before party. For motivation, I offer this Buddha quote from the digha nikaya, sutta number 31: "There are these six drawbacks of habitually drinking alcohol. . I have over a year of sobriety and my life is pretty full at this point. If a member decides not to drink, when people aren't used to that person not drinking, they're not joining in on that agreement. If you have no desire to, then don’t. Same, except not a lot (I know, such an alcoholic thing to say, right? But really, like a glass of wine or 2, and not nightly at all). Thanks. Even excessive drinking often does not cause neurotoxicity. But I encourage drinking a bit of alcohol, or at least you should know what's your limit. Maybe you don’t drink it are DD? Or on medication. I drink at least 12 500ml beers every day and have drank more or less that amount for many, many years. At age 27 I was still in pain but quit giving myself alcohol poisoning, and just drank until I was drunk. You'll feel better in the morning and sleep better overnight. It's their life. If you don't want to drink alcohol, then don't. Congrats buddy! Realize that you not drinking is going to make OTHERS feel uncomfortable. Punk is going against the grain. And as much as I want to, I’m not going to drink. Still, i bet it will rub a few people the wrong way, some will say it’s a gateway drink, and you are just one step away from downing vodka shots at lunch This is why tattoo and body piercing shops typically (not always) make you sign a form that states that you are not under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs for the procedure. Alcoholism is one of the biggest problems and everybody just acts like it's non-existent. You haven’t heard of any random alcohol testing with urine or blood at all during the “waiting” period? Moderate drinking has not been shown to cause neurotoxicity. Alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen, up there with asbestos, radiation, radon, and smoking. Have committed to keeping alcohol out of my life for the foreseeable future, but removing alcohol also removed an important facet of my social life and a way to meet new people. The actual people being harmed by alcohol consume at least 5+ drinks a day and their liver is not getting a break to heal. I can not drink fast that’s for sure, get drunk fast, get intoxicated fast, head is yet pretty clear. Then it's all back to zero. staying hydrated throughout A couple mixed drinks taste good, but not because of the alcohol and I'm not pounding 10 whiskey sours just to get drunk. Good luck!! Binge drinking is worse for you but if you consume your recommended allowance over the weekend I’m sure the effects would be minimal. My friend died because of alcohol at 42. My jaw literally dropped seeing her. First, this is a bit of an alcoholic thing- we tend to process alcohol I replaced alcohol with energy drinks and still was spending a ton of money. Speaking anecdotally, I know someone who was taking SSRIs and then drank, woke up in the middle of the night crying with an absolutely piercing headache. Saving Money - A few years ago, I was struggling to pay rent because (a) much of my money went to bars or liquor stores, and (b) I had no energy or motivation to try and better my situation. Lots of people don't drink alcohol and have a good life. Then a lot every night. What surprises me most about this is that I often have to justify myself to people who normally always advocate for an open, inclusive society. Drinking is cool but every other drug is bad. I'm sure the weight had something to do with it, but I think it was also an effect of drinking and (I could be totally wrong) the amount of alcohol in my blood and its effect on my circulation. If you can drink in moderation and avoid all In resume , if i had to drink hard like i used to it would be alcohol alone , cause if i mix it with weed i'm not drinking later anymore , and i always smoke so i think drinking alone it's not going to happen (at least if i have weed , if i ran out off weed , there was no way to get some , and i had to go to a party , probably i would try alcohol again , but i would prefer mdma over alcohol). I seen what it can do to people and people around them. I kicked for 11 years but finally fell off the wagon again and have been drinking for 7 years. But guess where I went last night, an English pub in California for my sister’s birthday. Granted I was drinking a box of wine(4 bottles of wine equivalent) a day. Punk is DIY. meeting not knowing anyone and I’ve never had a drinking problem because I’m aware that depression + alcohol is a recipe for disaster, but mental illness runs in my family and, unsurprisingly, so does alcoholism. Anxiety comes from the amygdala and the cerebellum. Do what is right for you. After going out and drinking for 16 hours straight, I knew I needed to do something drastic. Do not do it! Long story long, i live in Scandinavia, 22 years old and i am an alcoholic. Nobody, besides alcoholics, has a need to drink. The harm done by alcohol far exceeds any Just wanted to see if anyone has had a similar experience. It's because it highlights their own inability to have a good time without alcohol. Not to mention they are losing REM sleep and deteriorating their brains ability to Punk is not about being advertised to. if you just look at a map of the world and think about how people from those regions drink, there’s an extremely strong and consistent relationship between going north/getting colder and people binge drinking more. Generally I'm still pretty anxious without alcohol (probably what drew me to alcohol in the first place), but it's far less than it was, and the depression has greatly reduced too (fingers crossed it stays this way). I like drinking, and I've got more than a couple friends who don't drink who still like going out. I have health problems so I don’t drink, but the few times I’ve had a drink or two I recognize that, for a brief moment, you feel “good”. Now I'm even more concerned withh not drinking since having my daughter because me and hubby both have at least one addict parent (my moms an alcoholic, his dad is an alcoholic and was addicted to pain pills) I don't want to We are seeing people as young as 13-14 drinking alcohol and it’s a catch 22 situation. They know I’m not drinking anymore and it feels great to be able to restrain from it. You just know it is not the same person and there is nothing you can do about it. And then it's not even enough to say I just don't drink alcohol. I am scared of the near future, that I will not be strong enough to fight my alcoholic brain AS WELL as all those people telling me to “shut up and drink like a normal person” once the ulcer us healed. Which was frustrating. Alcohol screws up B12 storage in your body and it's so very important for mental energy and physical energy. Alcohol is the worst. It's dangerous when people don't know when to stop and do a bunch of silly/dangerous things that could also kill your career. People get very nervous drinking around a sober person. I don't drink simply because I don't enjoy alcohol. I felt better after stopping physically almost immediately because I was killing my self. If, however, you are struggling with if and how to stop, it’s probably on the verge of becoming a Posted in r/AskReddit by u/Snoo_47323 • 1,271 points and 4,570 comments View on Redlib, an alternative private front-end to Reddit. When I quit, it started with violent panic attacks, seeing my jacket hanging on the wall seemed like a person, my monitor going sleep mode, I interpreted as a grim reaper coming. Eating helps absorb the alcohol better. I've never drank, I just don't see the appeal. I still get a bit depressed from time to time when life gets stressful but I remember all that I've achieved by not drinking. Then continue drinking “responsibly”. eating enough beforehand, and drinking lots of water throughout the night both go a long way. And one of my co-worker who does not drink was going to give me a ride back home since she lives near by. I was never a daily drinker but would have fun on the weekends and I honestly did not see that the meds helped much. I always knew that drinking hurt me sometimes, but I rationalized it by believing that drinking was a way of relieving stress in my life, or enjoying the social aspect of it with friends, or this or that. Video games are a great distraction from drinking alcohol, I for one can admit to that. It's probably just a sign that you are maturing - growing up. Awesome mate, I've just actually done the same thing, last month marked 12 months without a single drink for me. I am considering drinking a beer next weekend to see how I feel, even though I am not craving it. Alcohol is a readily available and socially encouraged chemical that forces the body to produce dopamine. I mean if you don’t enjoy it you don’t enjoy I go to the club all the time not drinking and I just drink water and dance and I love it because I like music and I like dancing you can get high from the dancing is self natural kind of runners energetic high if you just dance and sweat and drink water and dance and sweat and drink water I suggest also maybe don’t eat a lot before you go But I can't drink because of health reasons and yeah, in the beginning I missed the occasional glas of wine at dinner but then I discovered de-alcoholed wine and alcohol free gin and I do not miss a thing! I still drink those things less than before though, I feel I have/use way more options now On the other hand, consuming alcohol is not a crime, you don't sin so don't feel bad/guilty drinking it. You should not drink alcohol when you have a cold. The moisture thins mucus so you can easily blow and cough it out. I know my first couple of tries it was the lack of sleep that made me want to drink again to try and get some sleep. In fact, I have been awake for about an hour so I decided to go check the comments here on my computer. Additionally, drinking before surgery can also cause these complications according to a quick Google search: Why are alcohol and surgery such a bad combination? I’ve made a commitment to cut out alcohol from my life for a minimum of 6 months and then at that point decide whether it’s worth just never looking back. Once I realized life can be hard, and have flaws, and not blame it on the fact I am not drinking anymore, the resentment/excuse to drink was no longer there, it got a lot easier. What I almost never tell people is that I’m pretty sure I’m an alcoholic and my life is better the longer alcohol is not in it, because it’s not their business if I do or don’t drink. I can see some people thinking, honestly, that you just haven’t found something that appeals to you, and offering suggestions, but when the answer continues to be no, thank you, it’s time to ask why? The self shame and guilt every morning is unbearable. And that was ON blood What am I supposed to be jealous of? 🤔am i supposed to be jealous of someone who is trying to lose weight and loves drinking alcohol lmao 🤣bruh honestly i couldn't care less about what you like to drink or don't like to drinkall i did was share my experience with alcohol 🤦‍♂️and btw anyone who chooses to drink alcohol Three weeks ago I posted on this sub asking for help. It counter acts the meds if you are a frequent drinker. Before I quit I was drinking every day I was not eating healthy at all. ruined my relationship and friendships, being drunk all the time and be the liability of your friend group Okay no of course not but I can say at a school of close to 70k students it's a significant amount. If you wish to stay on this path, I highly recommend r/stopdrinking. My entire introduction to alcohol was messed up though I only started drinking to cope w emotional stuff. A sober friend who always comes out with you is gold, either for DDing or being that person who says "No, Mike, do not throw yourself through that table for likes". Sure no alcohol helps, but people who do not drink also tend to have other healthy habits. So, I'm qualified to speak about this. The next time was 2 weeks later after I had 16 drinks in four days varying from beers to liquor to shots. I understand a crucial step of stopping drinking is finding like minded people who enjoy socializing without drinking. (i. I’ve been an almost nightly heavy drinker & I’ve also tried “moderation” aka getting shitfaced once a week & unfortunately even once is too much of Well, it's not common for me to consume "a considerable amount" in one session, but on the occasion it happens, the bulk of my ability to neither vomit nor black out is due to a mixture of: Always eating meals or slow-digesting snacks with my liquor. I lost my second wife and a pretty good fucking life over alcoholism. Its not as bad as some people make it ought to be. To put it another way, I have no reason to drink alcohol. People drink, and I'm not going to tell them to stop. Especially when I play GTA lol. But even sober people have rough nights of sleep. I'm not a drinker. It’s not confrontational so much as just really asking the question, why do people want me to drink when I tell them I don’t drink alcohol. I drink to get drunk. My dad never drank in his life so there was never alcohol in my life and I wasn't as popular as I thought because I was never invited to high school parties (if they even existed) so when I got to college and everyone is just drinking all the time, it just doesn't appeal to me. My parents banned alcohol even at 21 21 year olds want to have a drink here and there I'd hide them and drink them as fast as I could so they wouldnt notice etc. First and foremost the gym and exercise take priority and that discipline spreads into other areas of my life. Edit: Was drinking a lot. I feel like crap the next day 3. That being said, alcohol in general is not necessarily any worse for diabetics IF consumed in reasonable amounts. I was hypertensive during my drinking days; usually hovered between 140 and 160/80-90. She's not an alcoholic, she's not on a program, she just lost interest in it years ago. if ive eaten a lot that day and im drinking a bottle of water every 1 or 2 beers have to drink 9-10+ to reach the same effect. I was sick and tired of myself regardless of what days of the week I was drinking. I am not sure of the exact chemistry going on, but essentially both SSRIs and alcohol are altering your brain chemistry a bit. Not the person you asked, I can share my experience, it started with auditory hallucinations even when I was still drinking, I would hear songs in my head, and repeating noises, echoes from the sky. Probably alchohol related dementia, but I dont know for sure, it could just be trauma related. And also the pressure that is felt to drink when you go to a party. Try ashwaganda it helps me just kinda not stress about little things. So suddenly, I have no interest in drinking. Good thing is though. it shouldnt be to hard to find some guys that like to Relaxing with a drink doesn't make you an alcoholic, but if you need that drink to relax (as in without the alcohol you pretty much just stay tense), I'll call an alcoholic because you're behaving in a manner that suggests you depend on the alcohol. Well simply because God listed alcohol among the haram things along with pork, zina and riba. You don’t owe anyone an explanation. Also the beta blocker explicitly states it should not be taken with alcohol so make sure you never take it on days you drink, it is adding in a whole other complexity for your body trying to function that could be very dangerous for your heart health. Many people choose to drink, because it's a psychoactive substance which is pleasurable for some people, and gives them effects such as euphoria, elation, muscle relaxation, confidence, increased immersion etc. But,still,many people can't even imagine having fun without getting drunk and it's so stupid for many reasons,and let's not even talk about on how alchololism I'll give you a real answer. I drink some beers on the patio with friends and sometimes scotch while playing video games, but other than that, not that much. Thanks, that’s reassuring. But my mom starts to freak out for some reason, yelling at me for going out to drink. I think all of these symptoms are from one root cause, getting sober gave me hope. There’s nothing wrong with having a drink to fight nervousness occasionally, but it does become a problem when you use it as your go-to self-medication for your anxiety. Reddit . Drink an entire glass (12oz) of water before drinking alcohol. Alsk drink sometimes in between less alcohol for that more normal stuff like water. I drank some non-alcoholic becks (0. but you should probably try to work in some Social drinking during you're weekend. Archived post. I was the first employee at my workplace that didn't drink, and now we have alcohol free alternatives for when we grab a glass together if there's anything to celebrate. Milk based alcohol usually isn't widely available and in those cultures where it is, people probably aren't on . People like you regardless if you drink or not and if they don’t bc you don’t drink, those aren’t your people. I get drunk. I gave myself alcohol poisoning pretty bad a few times (puking for 24 hours, unable to walk, hand seizures, etc). These are the six drawbacks of habitually drinking We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. So now, every time a cop pulls someone over, they would pretty much have to give some sort of sobriety test to find out if the driver had been drinking (many times it's very hard to tell just from a 2 minute conversation besides drinking not being good for you, i simply just choose not to drink. Booze is a poison, and given enough time and attention it will change you. It doesn't come with instructions or misuse labels, we're bombarded by the media that it's a normal thing to consume when we're celebrating, feeling down, hanging out with friends, mourning a loss of a close relative, feeling stressed, celebrating a milestone. Funny thing that you don't really need it to have a good time. At around 6 months I realized that I'm not socially awkward and that I don't need alcohol to help me interact with others. It wasn't the alcohol that was slowing you down, it was the other calories in the beer. Also, alcohol impairs your frontal lobe. Most people do have an off switch so I’m not even anti-alcohol. If I drink a lot of alcohol with or after a big meal, it's worse. Not saying it's right or wrong, just that it is what is. I’m not Jewish but I’ve been interested in studying Judaism recently and have discovered that many Jewish holidays and observances involve drinking wine ceremonially. It's dehydrating, and when you have a cold it's important to keep the lining of your nose and throat moist. I don’t like the way it makes me feel. and it isn’t simply that people are depressed and abusing substances in general, it’s alcohol specifically. According to research by the American Cancer Society, alcohol contributes to more than 75,000 cases of cancer per year and nearly 19,000 cancer deaths. This probably has been said before but I feel like I need to reiterate it. Obviously plenty of people don't drink or will have a few on the weekends, but I can also say the often drinking was common, especially at a college where warm weather is year round. Granted not drinking can't hurt, but evaluate what's happening outside of your drinking. 1. I get it. I couldn’t imagine not drinking. It’s great to be around people who respect that. The longer I did not drink I, feel more inclined to talk to people and socialize. i’m also afraid of the person i could become if i start drinking or get drunk. Alcohol alters intelligence, inhibitions, morality, and cognitive presence even in small amounts. REASONS NOT TO DRINK: I hate the taste. Then I stopped daily drinking and drank very heavily only on the weekends. From my perspective. A single drink (as long as it’s a traditional pour versus a double or triple) doesn’t make most people feel weird because most choose a drink they enjoy. IWNDWYT. So maybe its's not the alcohol, that makes me feel less awkward but I just had to get used to the situation. Drinking prevents me from reaching my athletic goals. I’m so BORED. Please stop spouting conjecture as fact. . Once I had Stopped Drinking for a while, probably in like my second to third month of Not Drinking, it became less about the negatives of drinking and more about the positives of Not Drinking. The crazy part for me was realizing that when you drink regularly and excessively, alcohol effects you even when you're not drinking. Normal is yourself, all your charms and all your quirks, there is nothing normal about drinking alcohol, it’s rather abnormal. You'll ask yourself why. Seeing how alcohol can change a person within moments and turn them from being good to complete ***. You'll drink the alcohol more slowly as a result. It allowed me to see the possibility in all things and people. Not drinking alcohol significantly increases the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), especially if a person is also a current or former smoker, according to a new study. Edit: For me the biggest issue was not drinking when I was younger (13-18). Even though I can have a good time not drinking, I've noticed that it puts the drinkers on edge. 24. So if you have an overactive amygdala, alcohol might shut it up or at least make it quieter. After 55 days I realized after losing everything I cared about there was no point in not drinking. Internet Culture (Viral) Amazing But based on the post it doesn't sound like it's the booze, this isn't a booze problem. People on reddit have told me I have a stick up my ass. I discovered gardening and floristry in my time of sobriety as well. Something with dough in it like bread. While I still drink, it's usually on very rare occasions, (birthdays, holidays, etc. Before you drink alcohol, eat something that soaks the alcohol. It’s too expensive. The first 5 days after quitting I was in the hospital. Everybody was partying and drinking, My wife asked me to not drink alcohol for a while, because the idea of me getting drunk and it causing me to possibly be stupid bothers her. I quit drinking when I was 35, with multitude of attempts to not I'm the same as you, drinking also fucked with my meds (SSRI's) and I was super depressed after drinking and hated that feeling so much that I just stopped. I was drinking daily, drinking when I didn't want to, hiding my drinking, lying about my drinking, justifying my drinking and was just plain terrified that I really couldn't stop and that this was the If you’re not an “alcoholic”, then it’s easy, you just stop because you realize alcohol is not for you after a bad experience or two. Lost a lot of memory. Alcohol is not as addictive as cigarettes or drugs, you'll only get addicted if you drink regularly in large quantities. Of course in the last 18 years spent drinking I am surrounded by heavy drinkers/ alcoholics mostly. it doesn’t interest me and it’s not something we need to do. Alcohol can affect the levels of particular neurotransmitters in the brain, impacting how the body and mind communicate while It's a wholesome corner of reddit! Reply reply more replies More replies. I'm saving like $400 a month by not drinking not to mention not being locked up for dui because I wanted a snack. Enjoy a sober social life Its not a deal breaker for me. I started eating a little and they let out me 2 days later. In the past I did feel bad, because I felt left out. You can attend parties or gatheround, you don't have to drink whatsoever. But it was never the booze, and that's something we fooled ourselves into believing, it was the people. I have a good friend (30yr old female) who stopped drinking last month for some challenge. But I was a little sluggish. You can get directly involved in the fun without drinking or being drunk. Additionally, your gastrointestinal tract or stomach does not react well to alcohol, so drinking can While it may not be something you perceptibly notice, one huge health benefit from stopping alcohol will occur by your third week of not drinking. don't drink all the time but whenever i went out with friends i wasn't ever able to have a few drinks socially, i always just had to keep having another, i just never felt satisfied even when black out drunk i still always have the urge to grab another apparently. It wasn't the amount or frequency, it was that, when I had a few beers or a glass of wine, that became the night's activity - I didn't do much else besides 'relax,' and watch Netflix - no nightly walks or phone calls to friends or lifting weights. However, a mate not drinking alcohol seems to be a real Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Alcohol is the most significant modifiable cause of breast cancer in the entire world. Internet Culture (Viral) Amazing Beside the underage idols i haven't see any idol talk about not liking it or not drinking alcohol at all-so is there any that doesn't drink despite their culture where it's kinda expected? ETA: I also noticed that the skin benefits seemed “supercharged” when I also upped my water intake while not drinking booze. It is not for everyone, so maybe it is not your thing. Just because I’m not drinking, doesn’t mean I’m not having fun. (It is almost 2:30am right now. These findings add to the knowledge, discovered in multiple previous studies, that alcohol decreases the activity of the immune system. I wont drink, because my father is an alcoholic. These are not isolated incidents either, I bet every adult knows someone who fits at least one of these descriptors. Anyways, this is all a bit tangential - what I’m really wondering is why after three weeks of 0 alcohol I seem to have hit a wall. Was in my 20s when it happened. The worst is binge drinking and then going right to sleep. And today I am two weeks sober!! I’m proud. Alcohol Dependence and Addiction: Regular, heavy drinking can lead to alcohol dependence, or alcoholism. Now I am down to under 200, mostly from just not drinking booze. Having a drink or two can help you unwind or feel relaxed. I rarely drink to get drunk anymore. I feel like I can't relate to others because I used to enjoy, but no longer. I feel ya, that it’s hard to draw a line when you’re with friends, or at a show where drinking is the norm. 0%) out of a real pint glass Benefits of not drinking The long-term abuse of alcohol can lead to many physical and psychological problems. So you'll want to try and make them feel comfortable about their decision to drink. If you can accept my decision and chill with me while I have a glass of wine or go out to events where myself and others are drinking, then I don't care if you're drunk or not because it doesn't infringe with our ability to still have fun together. Or a handle of Tito’s. A scary amount. After those 4 days I had nothing and woke up in a pool of soaked sheets. wmebo byxzbytx ahp xydjn baa usfapc qyucf zrvz pokzbax ujedvw