[tbaymusicman]

Why don't you drink?

I am not an alcoholic! i just don't drink because it fills me with anxiety how bout everyone else

[colc1]

Originally Posted by tbaymusicman

Why don't you drink?

I am not an alcoholic! i just don't drink because it fills me with anxiety how bout everyone else

Thats a fair enough reason...I drink very little been totally off it at times does nothing for me to be honest...

[realies]

Why I don't drink

Not being able to commit to things with Family & friends because I know I'd rather drink
Lying
Having to get jobs and business done fast so I can drink
Not doing my jobs & business because I want to drink
Being so overweight, on my once athletic body - who is this???
My teeth wearing sweaters in the morning
Throwing up
Being broke
Constant dieting that doesn't work anyway
Trying to act sober on the phone
Screwed-up sleep schedule
Constant dehydration
Lying
Fuzzy head for most of the day
Forgetting entire conversations/trying not to let it show in subsequent ones
Bathroom issues - both extremes - nuff said
Guilt
Realizing I spent 3/4 of the weekend in the pub, and it was beautiful outside.
I could go on and on and on & of course this is just me and it is obvious that I Got/had/have a big problem with alcohol but they are some of my reasons.

[hubba]

All the above and my life was going in the wrong direction - drinking to pass the time, bored, stressed, anxiety, lack satisfaction, purpose, drive and so depression, more drink, self loathing, shame, more boredom, more drink to pass the time, blah blah blah.

Now my life is filled with healthy activity, solid goals and achievements, heaps of self respect, a calm mind and a MUCH healthier body. Yes, people wonder why I don't drink but I know. 6 months on Wednesday. My only regret is waiting so long to get here.

[donallips]

basically i cant it turns completely nuts when I drink people think I’m on drugs I reach a certain point I just won’t stop I have after a few drinks sculled back a big bottle of voka then fall over and pass out

[bryaner]

Originally Posted by realies

Why I don't drink

Not being able to commit to things with Family & friends because I know I'd rather drink
Lying
Having to get jobs and business done fast so I can drink
Not doing my jobs & business because I want to drink
Being so overweight, on my once athletic body - who is this???
My teeth wearing sweaters in the morning
Throwing up
Being broke
Constant dieting that doesn't work anyway
Trying to act sober on the phone
Screwed-up sleep schedule
Constant dehydration
Lying
Fuzzy head for most of the day
Forgetting entire conversations/trying not to let it show in subsequent ones
Bathroom issues - both extremes - nuff said
Guilt
Realizing I spent 3/4 of the weekend in the pub, and it was beautiful outside.
I could go on and on and on & of course this is just me and it is obvious that I Got/had/have a big problem with alcohol but they are some of my reasons.

Well if I had any of those symptoms I wouldn't drink either..

[finnigan]

I don't drink cause I love it so very very much

[Samich]

Don't need it. That's it basically. People who drink need it to have fun. Why else would they drink? Talking about the normal joe soap.

[Teamshadowclan]

Bad experiences with drunken father as a kid.
Don't like the taste
I get addicted to things very easily.
Don't enjoy the idea, let alone the actual sensation, of losing control of certain parts of myself.

[dippyduck42]

The worst side of me comes out after a few drinks and I nearly always regret it. I'm far better off keeping it to a minimum.

[misty floyd]

Originally Posted by Samich

Don't need it. That's it basically. People who drink need it to have fun. Why else would they drink? Talking about the normal joe soap.

That's not always true. Some drinkers can have fun without it. You can't say that a normal Joe Soap needs drink to have fun.

[efla]

Tasted rotten the first time (age 15 I think) - assumed it was to be endured as an 'acquired' taste (never changed). Always felt sick after it, endured it on and off (very occasionally, maybe once a month) from 16-20.

I never consciously gave up, it just happened that longer amounts of time passed between drinks, and I could count on one hand the amount of times I've been drunk. Haven't had one in around 3-4 years now.

[Itzy]

I'm approaching my 3rd year off booze. When I think about why I drank, I see it was a means of being alittle more outgoing but drinking habits were getting out of control, which I've stated in another thread. I think at the point I was getting angry. My wakeup call allowed me to direct my attention to other pursuits like running. It also allowed for some introspection and part of my drink problem was to do with how I identify personally.

I say this most of the time, I'm better off without drink and I save money at the same time which isn't a bad thing.

[RoverJames]

I'm 31 and never drank as such, tried it with the best buddy when we were about 14, didn't like the taste so never drank after those few times, I did like the warming effect from brandy though in fairness to it

[Cydoniac]

I gave it a try in late September, I've had a few since then but can't say I really see it suiting me. It saves money too.