5 years sober today…

[Emmersons_BrazillianDong]

What's the advantages for you, beside the savings? I guess if you drink enough to have to write off the next day that would be a big plus?

Energy levels go through the roof for me. This means spending better quality time with the kids.

Motivation much higher, mood a lot more positive means more enjoyable and effective at work. I think both of these are linked to the better quality sleep that I get rather than the booze directly to be fair.

I'm not tee total personally, but I've not been drinking for most of the past 6 months. Don't think I would want/ could every, give in totally.

Respect for all of you who've managed that

 

[The Ruthsayer]

Congratulations, it is obviously important for you and many of the other contributors. I'm half way through dry Jan, my longest break for at least 10 years. I've no intention of giving up because I enjoy alcohol. Quality craft ales, local specialities (lambic!), good quality red wine and a decent bourbon or Speyside malt. I've probably cut my consumption by 50% at least since leaving the City and the lunch/dinner rota and always have at least 3 days per week when I don't drink. I think there is a 'via media' to drink and that giving up is not for everyone.

 

[Expat Smoggie]

My main problem is how to deal with people who oppose your decision to go out and not drink. I don’t have an issue with simply telling them how it is, but I’m getting sick of it constantly being challenged.

It’s unfortunate that so many people (men and women) use the “are you coming for a drink” as a line to perhaps draw the line between you and so called friendship.

I’ve had this situation most of my early life with my Dad and other family members, and often chose to weasel out of the woods of the pub life due in part because a friendship born on a booze up is not a friendship.

I applaud anyone who will stand against getting drunk or drinking alcohol excessively. Ok I’m not totally against drinking alcohol but don’t use booze to set a standard on how to plan your life— it clearly isn’t worth it.

 

[r00fie1]

Nearly 12 years....just keep going.
Once you realise most of the lads down the pub arent really mates.
An think about why you go there.
You find far more productive ways of spending your time.
And realise how much money you`ve been pssng up the wall.
Good luck

 

[boroboy6872]

Well done @sherlock1969

Good on ya

 

[Laughing]

Nearly 12 years....just keep going.
Once you realise most of the lads down the pub arent really mates.
An think about why you go there.
You find far more productive ways of spending your time.
And realise how much money you`ve been pssng up the wall.
Good luck

I think that is alittle cruel Roofie.

My best friend, whome I have known, almost, all my life, is a mate I may go to the pub with. Our friendship is based on much more than the pub. I appreciate that the casual mates you meet in your local predicate that friendship on once a week down the boozer. Friendship should be, and often is, much more than the beer