People tend to begin drinking for a number of reasons, but the most common one of all is just to socialize. Drinking practice will normally start while at high school or university but for some unknown reason continues on into our adult lives as we surround ourselves by other drinkers, but sadly the real root causes of drinking go much deeper.
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'm the designated driver...I have an appointment in the morning...I can't mix alcohol with my medication...I ate too much, I'm full...My spouse/significant other will kill me...I want to stay up late to catch a movie.
Quite honestly the reason you choose is not the issue here, the important factor is remaining firm to your word and not allowing other people to convince you otherwise. If a colleague tries to twist your arm on having just a quick one, just walk away and use your imagination to find something else to do and preferably with people that don't drink to enjoy themselves. - 16004
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'm the designated driver...I have an appointment in the morning...I can't mix alcohol with my medication...I ate too much, I'm full...My spouse/significant other will kill me...I want to stay up late to catch a movie.
Quite honestly the reason you choose is not the issue here, the important factor is remaining firm to your word and not allowing other people to convince you otherwise. If a colleague tries to twist your arm on having just a quick one, just walk away and use your imagination to find something else to do and preferably with people that don't drink to enjoy themselves. - 16004
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