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re: Why do sober people feel the need to broadcast it so much?
Posted on 5/10/23 at 7:58 am to TackySweater
Posted on 5/10/23 at 7:58 am to TackySweater
I find that people who drink like to talk about how much they drink much more than people who don't ever bring it up.
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Posted on 5/10/23 at 8:09 am to TackySweater
And recent sober quit smoker. Or the best someone who just found religion. They shout it from the rooftops. Similar to gays actually.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 8:44 am to TackySweater
Why do drinkers feel the need to post photos of what they are drinking?
Posted on 5/10/23 at 8:45 am to TackySweater
I don't care about someone saying why/if they stopped drinking if they don't start preaching to or judging me about drinking.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 8:47 am to TackySweater
I haven’t drank in 3 years. I never bring it up unless someone asks if I want a beer. Having said that, I get annoyed when people try to hide the fact that they are drinking when I’m around. I’m at the stage in my life I don’t care what people do.. I simply don’t drink anymore and I don’t care if it is around me
Posted on 5/10/23 at 8:52 am to Wishnitwas1998
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Wishnitwas1998
Didn't know you were struggling. Glad to see you're doing better now.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 8:54 am to TackySweater
I've never told someone I don't drink anymore unless it comes up organically. I'm not against discussing it, so when it surfaces, it gets discussed sometimes. For instance I went to a family wedding this weekend. Probably 2 or 3 times I get asked why I don't get a beer. I just say I don't drink anymore. Sometimes it ends there. Most times I get asked why. You'd be surprised how many times people who know you push with a "c'mon man, grab a beer" and then are genuinely curious when you say you cut it out of your life. It's only been 18 months since I quit and surprisingly it comes up more than you think. At least with friends and family that I used to drink a lot with.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 8:58 am to Jon A thon
There is oftentimes immense social pressure to consume alcohol, especially if you live in the Rosary Belt. I have some friends who don't drink and the way they seem to avoid pressure is to get a non-alcoholic drink that looks like booze, such as a soda and lime or cranberry juice with a little water (to look like wine).
I've never in my life asked someone why they didn't drink. I have, of course, asked my buddies to have another drink or two, just because I didn't want the good times to end, but for no other reason.
I've never in my life asked someone why they didn't drink. I have, of course, asked my buddies to have another drink or two, just because I didn't want the good times to end, but for no other reason.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 9:06 am to TackySweater
Maybe it’s like a defense mechanism to avoid being offered a drink?
Posted on 5/10/23 at 9:16 am to TackySweater
Is your experience that they come up to you and they say “I don’t drink anymore, sober x days” to start the conversation?
Or do you say hey, want to grab a beer first?
Or do you say hey, want to grab a beer first?
Posted on 5/10/23 at 9:22 am to Mr Bumpy
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it's not easy and it's right to be proud of yourself for achieving it
bullshite. You just stop drinking it.
It REALLY is that easy.
Same with cigarettes and chewing tobacco. You just put it down.
Nothing to be proud about.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 10:00 am to TackySweater
if i had to bet, i would say we hear more from people that drink talk about how much they drink than we do from people who don't drink and tell us they don't drink
Posted on 5/10/23 at 10:02 am to TackySweater
Some people have to hear/read themselves say it. It’s an affirmation.
Others need praise as their fuel.
If it works, let em be.
Others need praise as their fuel.
If it works, let em be.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 10:07 am to TackySweater
Because they worked really hard to get sober. Its not easy for addicted people. Let them bask in their accomplishments. Addiction is the devil...
Posted on 5/10/23 at 10:12 am to iPleadDaFif
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bullshite. You just stop drinking it.
It REALLY is that easy.
Same with cigarettes and chewing tobacco. You just put it down.
Nothing to be proud about
You should try out a career as a motivational speaker. I bet people will be blown away by your novel approach.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 10:38 am to Tornado Alley
The party just got a bit too wild for a bit, unfortunately a lot of the people in our whole friend group have suffered with it but it's all good.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 10:40 am to keakar
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nothing compared to the ex cigarette smokers, those are like Jehovah witnesses trying to preach to you
I'm an ex-cigarette smoker and couldn't care less if you smoke. Just don't do it around me.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 10:55 am to Tomherman
Most of them allowed the drinking to take over their life. Most of them lost everything they loved. They've found a release and it feels amazing. I'm definitely not sober, but my father has been for over 30 years. I have found myself drinking less. A few beers with crawfish, and one good bourbon during an LSU game.
Drinking to get drunk is no longer my goal.
Drinking to get drunk is no longer my goal.
Posted on 5/11/23 at 7:09 am to iPleadDaFif
Posted on 5/11/23 at 7:10 am to WaltTeevens
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You should try out a career as a motivational speaker. I bet people will be blown away by your novel approach.
“Just put the plug in the jug!”
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