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it’s called growing up
I don't know, I'm surrounded by grownups of all ages who are nowhere near sober-curious lol
Recently, I've been thinking that if you want to keep seeing your close group of drinking buddies, you should try to arrange non-drinking outings with them, such as brunch dates, picnics, or movie marathons.
I'm 33, been sober for 850 days but I've been an alcoholic since I was about 18 (with varying extremes) and it took me a long time to accept. I don't regret my decision at all.
Congrats!! That's a big deal! Celebrating with you, MM1. :)
I completely stopped drinking a few months before Covid happened because I learned I had an alcohol intolerance. So mine was a little different because it was legitimately NOT enjoyable for me to drink. I physically and psychologically felt miserable after even a glass of wine. I never drank a lot to begin with (because of reasons stated), so it was pretty easy to just completely remove it.
When you're out with everyone, order a mocktail from the bar on your own. Recently, a ginger ale has been my preferred beverage instead of a mocktail.
I only drink because of peer pressure. Now I’ve grown out of that mindset that I need do what everyone else is doing in order to be part of them.
That's really interesting! I wonder how many people only drink to fit in.
I felt a big difference with dry January and want to keep going - not sober but “damp”, mostly just a few drinks on the weekend or special occasions only
Been sober for a year now. I suffered so long. A rut of suffering. Now I suffer in new and vibrantly different ways. My life is better without the drink.
I gave up drinking about three months ago, and the relief of not having headaches, being really sleepy, trying to remember foolish things I said or did, having to apologize via text, etc. is incredible! I strongly advise giving it a try.
I have never had the urge to drink much. Even when I was younger
Never read the book but also did a dry Jan in order to change my relationship w alcohol and feel it was a great success. For me, I don’t work well feeling restricted or like I “can’t” do something. So agree w person above that I’m much more conscious about how I drink now. More of a treat vs habitual.
That makes sense. I think if I "gave it up" at all, it would have to be on a most-of-the-time basis, or I'd feel like I was depriving myself. I don't like feeling restricted, either.
Wouldn’t call it sober as I was never a drinker. However, will have a glass or 2 at an event or not. Don’t have urges to drink
Sounds like a healthy relationship with alcohol. I'm currently questioning my relationship with it, which led me to make this post. I want to feel the same way that you describe! .
I’m am definitely on the sober curious train. Never had any issues with alcohol but realized as I got older that I didn’t like the way it made me feel and I started not to like the taste. Plus, I would rather eat my calories. All of the non alcoholic drink options now make it so easy!! I will still have a drink every now and then but I dont care anymore.
This explains my feelings and experiences almost to a T. I can totally relate!
I've only been doing it for a week, so I can't claim to be an expert and I occasionally get quite bored, but I love waking up feeling amazing and having the confidence of clarity when making decisions or interacting with others.
I quit many times. This is my longest span of sobriety-3 years on 12/15. I’m just beating out my old record of 2.5 years. What’s kept me sober this time is that I really believe that I have no business drinking. It’s a net negative in my life. Sometimes I want to but I never have to. All I need to do is avoid the first sip.
I haven't yet. I will check it out. Thank you for sharing.
Sober here!I haven't read that book yet. I read The Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace followed by This Naked Mind by the same author. I had tried (half-heartedly) to quit before but was having a hard time with the notion of never drinking again.
“damp January “
So "damping" is an actual word? Lol wow!
The initial weeks are probably the most difficult since you have to explain who you are to your friends, but I can assure you that they are all familiar with the term "hangxiety." You don't have to attract attention to not drinking, carry your own flavored Seltzers, juices, lime and ginger ale or anything, or order a mocktail when you're out.
Honestly, I was never a heavy drinker but I basically stopped drinking during lockdown...and since then, I just haven't been able to come back to it. I rarely go out for drinks now, and when I do, I'm basically tipsy after 2-3 drinks and can't really handle much more. Plus, I feel like I'm really slow and sluggish the next day so it's even less tempting to me now