People drink for a variety of different reasons at the onset. The majority do so simply to be social. For many of us this happens in high school or college. Its continued when we surround ourselves with fellow drinkers as we become adults. But the reasons we continue to drink go much deeper for each of us.
Depression and stress can be a large factor in our drinking habits. We drink to forget, to relieve mental anguish, to feel that temporary happiness found in the bottom of a bottle.
For some of us, it simply becomes a habit. Just like some people enjoy a Coke or Pepsi after dinner, others enjoy an alcoholic beverage. Habits, in moderation, aren't necessarily bad but when they become consistent and more frequent, there may be an issue.
A real tell tale symptom about going out and drinking is when you can't enjoy yourself without a drink inside you. If this is your case it may the time to consider the possibility that your habit has turned into an addiction.
When it comes to having to explain to your close friends and family about your decision to stop drinking, it should be quite sufficient to say that you wish to refrain from drinking. The problem is that there are always people in your life where this decision will be more complicated to explain so here are some really good examples of excuses you can use.
I've got to drive later...I have an interview in the morning...I'm on medication...I'm just too full from dinner...My other half will kill me...I've still got some work to do tonight.
Regardless of the reason you choose to give, stick to it. Don't be bullied or coerced into drinking. If your companions continue to insist on your drinking, simply call it a night and find something else to do. Preferably with people who are also not drinking.
Depression and stress can be a large factor in our drinking habits. We drink to forget, to relieve mental anguish, to feel that temporary happiness found in the bottom of a bottle.
For some of us, it simply becomes a habit. Just like some people enjoy a Coke or Pepsi after dinner, others enjoy an alcoholic beverage. Habits, in moderation, aren't necessarily bad but when they become consistent and more frequent, there may be an issue.
A real tell tale symptom about going out and drinking is when you can't enjoy yourself without a drink inside you. If this is your case it may the time to consider the possibility that your habit has turned into an addiction.
When it comes to having to explain to your close friends and family about your decision to stop drinking, it should be quite sufficient to say that you wish to refrain from drinking. The problem is that there are always people in your life where this decision will be more complicated to explain so here are some really good examples of excuses you can use.
I've got to drive later...I have an interview in the morning...I'm on medication...I'm just too full from dinner...My other half will kill me...I've still got some work to do tonight.
Regardless of the reason you choose to give, stick to it. Don't be bullied or coerced into drinking. If your companions continue to insist on your drinking, simply call it a night and find something else to do. Preferably with people who are also not drinking.
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