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Hi mate,
I'm at uni at the moment, so probably one of the worst places to try and stop drinking.
But I managed it. I used to have a real bad habit when i got drunk that i'd get loud and cheeky, usually pass out at least once and never remember the night. Now thats not my idea of fun, and looking back on it one morning after made me realise that. The whole fun of going out is socialising and having a great time, and if you need to be hammered to do that, your doing something wrong. I'm really not a nice person when im drunk, in my eyes anyway, and if i wanna go out on the pull/make some new mates, i dont want their first impression of me to be how i am when i'm drunk.
Also, i like to have something to show for my money. Something more than a toilet full of vomit and a pounding headache.
I much prefer going out now and having a good laugh and a good conversation with people and remember everything clear as day the next morning. Knowing that i havent offended anyone or embarrased myself.
Seriously mate, if they say your a boring git, just have a laugh and go along with it. Just know at the end of the day, they're the ones who are boring as they rely on drink to have a good time.
And by the way, I am in no way saying drinking when out or at parties is a terrible thing, having a few and getting merry is good and nothing wrong with it. Having a social drink is awesome when you can have a nice chat in a pub or a good dance in a club. I'm on about getting blotto every night and having to drink yourself silly everytime you go out. So infact mate, you dont even have to go T-Total, just become a social drinker, limit yourself to like a couple of pints when you do go out, if you really dont like the peer pressure that is
I'm at uni at the moment, so probably one of the worst places to try and stop drinking.
But I managed it. I used to have a real bad habit when i got drunk that i'd get loud and cheeky, usually pass out at least once and never remember the night. Now thats not my idea of fun, and looking back on it one morning after made me realise that. The whole fun of going out is socialising and having a great time, and if you need to be hammered to do that, your doing something wrong. I'm really not a nice person when im drunk, in my eyes anyway, and if i wanna go out on the pull/make some new mates, i dont want their first impression of me to be how i am when i'm drunk.
Also, i like to have something to show for my money. Something more than a toilet full of vomit and a pounding headache.
I much prefer going out now and having a good laugh and a good conversation with people and remember everything clear as day the next morning. Knowing that i havent offended anyone or embarrased myself.
Seriously mate, if they say your a boring git, just have a laugh and go along with it. Just know at the end of the day, they're the ones who are boring as they rely on drink to have a good time.
And by the way, I am in no way saying drinking when out or at parties is a terrible thing, having a few and getting merry is good and nothing wrong with it. Having a social drink is awesome when you can have a nice chat in a pub or a good dance in a club. I'm on about getting blotto every night and having to drink yourself silly everytime you go out. So infact mate, you dont even have to go T-Total, just become a social drinker, limit yourself to like a couple of pints when you do go out, if you really dont like the peer pressure that is
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I think you might be taking this too seriously. Nothing and no one should pressure you to drink or not. Even if others are getting drunk, you don't have to. Having said that, I do have the odd alcoholic beverage to keep them happy and then return to coke or juice. They never mind. I don't think you have to become a teetotal, just take it easy and have one or two when out. That shouldn't hurt your wallet, let you stay in control, and if your friends don't understand that, then they are in the wrong.
I don't drink and I enjoy myself when I go out, but I do have very supportive and cool friends, suppose I am lucky 8]
I know it's a textbook comment, but I'd be pretty annoyed if my friends pressured me into something that I didn't want to do and made me feel out of place, I'd reconsider them as my friends.
But you do seem to have taken this pretty drastic, I'm sure a couple of drinks won't hurt, just don't get so drunk!
I know it's a textbook comment, but I'd be pretty annoyed if my friends pressured me into something that I didn't want to do and made me feel out of place, I'd reconsider them as my friends.
But you do seem to have taken this pretty drastic, I'm sure a couple of drinks won't hurt, just don't get so drunk!
I don't drink all that often, and I haven't had a drink since February this year; I've never really enjoyed the style of drinking in clubs and stuff. To me, it just seems like a huge waste of money and I usually went and drank amongst people that, to be honest, I'm not entirely thrilled to be drinking with.
Mainly because they're not really close friends or whatever.
Anyway, when I was 17 I stopped drinking until I was 19, then I had a little phase and stopped again. Then another and it seems I've stopped again so far.
To me, it's all about the company you're with. If I'm not with good people or the whole situation isn't exactly exciting then I can't really be bothered. Also, as stated above, when I do drink I tend to just drink a few and be merry. I much prefer it that way.
That kind of drinking is best at home though, and not really in nightclubs. I used to enjoy having a drink whilst watching a movie and smoking a little whacky backy and I'll take that up again when I move to China.
Mainly because they're not really close friends or whatever.
Anyway, when I was 17 I stopped drinking until I was 19, then I had a little phase and stopped again. Then another and it seems I've stopped again so far.
To me, it's all about the company you're with. If I'm not with good people or the whole situation isn't exactly exciting then I can't really be bothered. Also, as stated above, when I do drink I tend to just drink a few and be merry. I much prefer it that way.
That kind of drinking is best at home though, and not really in nightclubs. I used to enjoy having a drink whilst watching a movie and smoking a little whacky backy and I'll take that up again when I move to China.
You only get down when you drink if you begin to think about your worries that consume you when you are sober. Simply say to yourself "Right, tonight I am going to go out, and have a damn good time" and the chances are that you proberly will.
Its perfectly possible to have a great night out on one or two drinks. Going out complete sober isn't quite as fun. Not that its impossible to have fun sober mind, that would be a bit sad.
Its perfectly possible to have a great night out on one or two drinks. Going out complete sober isn't quite as fun. Not that its impossible to have fun sober mind, that would be a bit sad.
I hear you. I went through the exact same thing. Woke up one new year's day, on someones sofa after having a bottle of Aftershock and realised that something needs to change.
I did pretty well and went t-total for 9 months but now just indulge in the odd beer now and avoid heavy drinking sessions.
I did pretty well and went t-total for 9 months but now just indulge in the odd beer now and avoid heavy drinking sessions.
I can't imagine never drinking again. I know this sounds quite alcoholic but it does really help me relax.
There's nothing that I enjoy more than going in town with all my mates and getting blind drunk. It's fun, I get to spend time talking to my mates and we all do stupid things we'd never do if we weren't drunk (traffic cones anyone?). It's great entertainment.
Having said that, I drink 2 days a week at social events. I don't drink at home.
Oh, and regarding going out and not drinking. It sucks, I've tried it, never again.
There's nothing that I enjoy more than going in town with all my mates and getting blind drunk. It's fun, I get to spend time talking to my mates and we all do stupid things we'd never do if we weren't drunk (traffic cones anyone?). It's great entertainment.
Having said that, I drink 2 days a week at social events. I don't drink at home.
Oh, and regarding going out and not drinking. It sucks, I've tried it, never again.
Personally i think its pretty easy, but i was a late bloomer i never drunk till i was just over 20 halfway through my 2nd year of Uni, im only 21 now 
I often go out now and dont bother drinking to, ive only been truly off my face a few times in the last year or so.
It's all about will power to stop, and being in a frame of mind to have fun sober and put up with stupid drunk people saying they love you
I often go out now and dont bother drinking to, ive only been truly off my face a few times in the last year or so.
It's all about will power to stop, and being in a frame of mind to have fun sober and put up with stupid drunk people saying they love you
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Andr3w said:
same, although very occaisionally that goes out the window. It is very occaisional though. Seems like a good idea at the time!
I only drink on special occasions like birthday, christmas and new year.
I've had more than enough alcohol and the things that go with it to last a life time. I don't like the person I am when I drink, and I really don't like the hangovers so it's easier not to drink.
I've had more than enough alcohol and the things that go with it to last a life time. I don't like the person I am when I drink, and I really don't like the hangovers so it's easier not to drink.
I love alcohol, mainly because apparently (according to many interrogated bar staff), me and my mate are the best drunks they've seen, because we prop up the bar for the entire night and chat to the bar staff and make **** out of ourselves in various highly amusing ways which the staff enjoy- to quote 'It's like having a pair of dedicated performing monkeys to keep us entertained'. 
Plus apparently we are good as gold at leaving when the pubs shut too, never cause any trouble and a lot of the time we get kept on for drinks with the staff.
Alcohol rocks
Plus apparently we are good as gold at leaving when the pubs shut too, never cause any trouble and a lot of the time we get kept on for drinks with the staff.
Alcohol rocks
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The important thing to remember with any drug, and lets be honest with ourselves here, Alcohol is a drug. Don't overdo it, if you feel it is begining to take over your life stop doing it. Alcohol effects our moods and makes us more inclined to speak our mind even when we know whe should not. It makes you behave in a manner that would horrify you if you were watching yourself drunk.
A little is no problem and even the odd burnout is ok but I myself learnt along time ago if you are doing it every weekend (or worse, every day, like I used to at your age) try going T-total for a bit. I did for six months and it did me the world of good. I do still drink now but very rarely to get off my face. One or two in a night every now and again is more than enough.
The importaint thing to remember is if you are out drinking and feel the drink is getting the better of you switch to water. It is a lot cheaper, you can continue to drink with your mates but you are no longer getting drunk. You will also not be suffering from a hangover in the morning which you will be grateful for.
A little is no problem and even the odd burnout is ok but I myself learnt along time ago if you are doing it every weekend (or worse, every day, like I used to at your age) try going T-total for a bit. I did for six months and it did me the world of good. I do still drink now but very rarely to get off my face. One or two in a night every now and again is more than enough.
The importaint thing to remember is if you are out drinking and feel the drink is getting the better of you switch to water. It is a lot cheaper, you can continue to drink with your mates but you are no longer getting drunk. You will also not be suffering from a hangover in the morning which you will be grateful for.
haha, well I'm suprised we don't do more stupid stuff the amount we drink on a Wednesday and Saturday nights. Or maybe we do and I just can't remember it?Andr3w said:
My Mum brought me home one of those "Drink Aware" wheels where you can work out how many units each drink is worth. Anyway, I did it and totalled up the amount of all the drinks I'd have on a typical Wednesday night (student night so it's cheap), it came to 45 or something
No wonder my Mum wants me to go get my liver checked.