Any other non-drinkers?

Katie_Y89

I don't drink. Have gotten drunk once in my life (as a teen) and that was it.
In a social setting, just do your own thing. Don't let anyone pressure you or make you feel like crap for not drinking (it happens more than you think). Be yourself, stand your ground and you'll be fine

jolley07

I've been sober for 6 weeks and I feel great! My wife will drink occasionally and we go to social events from time to time. I keep a note in n my wallet to remind me of why I don't drink. I also enjoy a tonic and lime to help me feel the like I'm not excluded. There's a cool app that I use too, it's called easy quit drinking. It keeps track of all sorts of fun facts...

ThinGoldLineNS

I enjoy a glass of really good red wine but I haven't had a drop since mid March. I decided to make learning to run and getting stronger a priority. I signed up for a 10K race June 3rd and promised myself to abstain until my godchild's wedding in July. Feeling fantastic!

amusedmonkey

You feel self-conscious because drinking is your norm. That's what you've always done and change feels weird. Trust me, most people couldn't care less. I'm a light drinker, and by light I mean really really light. Anywhere from 3 drinks a year to one drink every 3 years. Because my normal is not to drink, social gathering are the same whether I drink or not. I just do what social gatherings are for - socialize. Usually, there is soda water or soft drinks so I have that. People who know I'm not much of a drinker joke about it sometimes all in good fun, but those who don't wouldn't really pay attention to what is in my glass. Not like they're going to stick their noses into my glass and sniff for alcohol. I don't announce it, but I don't hide it either, it's just my normal.

Give it time, you'll get used to it soon. There is no reason you shouldn't do and enjoy all the things that you did and enjoyed when you drank. Joke around, dance awkwardly, be loud, sit quietly in the corner and contemplate life, or anything else you usually enjoy doing around drinks.

amgreenwell

As a mother of two kids under two I don't have time or the inclination to drink...mainly b/c I have to be up at 6 a.m. with kids and on the go the rest of the day. I don't have time in the evening to drink with all the household stuff and I go to bed at 9pm. Also, it kills my calorie count so I just don't do it.
As far as social aspect I just choose to drink water. If I decide to have one beer I do just that and stick with one and drink a bunch of water before and after. It is tough especially when you are young with a lot of social opportunity...just do what is best for you.