Aged 25, getting sick of my binge-drinking lifestyle

spagboll

Go on the lash a minimum of once a week to as much as 3 times a week, similar to most of the people I hang around with, have been doing this since I was 18

Getting very sick of it now, so much so that I barely enjoy nights out

The price has become too high i think, starting to look "jowlly", sport and fitness suffering



Anyone experience similar?

MrStuffins

Just stop it, being it up with your mates, they're probably the same but just don't want to say so.

It got to the point where I kinda got sick of it too, my mates the same. Now when we go out we'll go to one of our houses, few beers with a few games of Fifa or whatever, then head out somwhere with a bit of atmosphere but is also quiet enough so you can actually sit down, have a drink and have some banter.

There's only so much you can put up with standing unable to talk to each other while sh*te blaring music is killing as many braincells as the drink! Nothing wrong with actually enjoying your night out.

Thomasmartin

I got sick of it too bud! Got in a relationship which allows me to do other things bar going out on the lash

Panthro

might be better suited here, moved from TGC

Abi

spagboll wrote: »

Go on the lash a minimum of once a week to as much as 3 times a week, similar to most of the people I hang around with, have been doing this since I was 18

Getting very sick of it now, so much so that I barely enjoy nights out

The price has become too high i think, starting to look "jowlly", sport and fitness suffering

Anyone experience similar?

it's up to you to make that change. Just tell your friends you've a pain in the hole with it and you're knocking it on the head for a bit.

Don't give into pressure from friends, or you'll find yourself back to square one. If you do give into them make sure you put a three or four pint limit on it and leave. Encourage your group of friends to go for a big slap up meal rather than straight for a bender. One or two with a meal is fine, but it ruins the night when people get messy. Also waking up broke and hungover all of the time can't be nice.

Alcohol is a depressant, not only addictive. It'can be a curse if it isn't handled properly.

Roisy7

I'm younger than you but I'm sick of it too. I quit drinking for a couple of months a year or two back, no dependency or anything, just wasn't making me happy.

Knock it on the head if you're not enjoying it. True friends will understand. Haven't been out since NYE, no job and therefore no money, and I really really don't miss it. I still have my true friends and my drinking buddies can't be found.

If you're sick of drinking, don't drink

Ah_Yeah

I got to that point too OP. For about a year and a half, I went out every weekend, and sometimes during the week too. I was sick of "The Fear", blackouts from drink, hangovers, and being broke with nothing to show for it.

Broaden your interests, take up a new hobby, or spend more time with friends who want to do non-alcohol related things.

I got back into horse riding, something I've loved for a very long time, and early weekend starts forces me to stay in. I also spend more time with friends who enjoy dvd nights in, comedy clubs (sans alcohol), outdoor activities, and the cinema etc.

You will soon find you enjoy not going out drinking as much, and when you do go out you will look forward to it and enjoy yourself more And you'll have more money!

The key is finding something that motivates you to NOT go out binge drinking, whether that's something you're looking forward to doing and you have to be up early the next day for, or a friend that shares similiar interests and isn't interested in going out.

Good luck!

Red About Town

I think a lot of lads, myself included, have experienced what you have.

I got into a sport (athletics) when I started to feel like you. I'd recommend you try doing the same.

DeltaWhite

I was the same, from 18 - 24 I was always out on the lash every weekend and these days even the sight of a drink makes me feel ill I only have a few casuals when I feel like it and I have to say I love not caring about sessions anymore!

P*ssing away your money in these times is madness IMO!

Holsten

I figured this out when I was much younger.

You'll probably lose contact with a few people who just cannot see anything past getting blotto every single time there is a drink to be had.

Good idea getting into the gym or join up a team sport or something. When I think back to all of the money and time wasted drinking it makes me angry!

shanered

Going to hqve to change lifestyle though thats the hard part. Final option is to completely remove yourself from your social group. Go travelling and set up new life leaving behind bad habits.
Thats unless you want to stay in same place but its gonna be harder and will require more will power. Definitely possible but youll just have to do it. New commitments such as a sports team could help majorly.