Anyone here who lives their life free of alcohol?

MsQt

sorry posted already

mrschappet

I drink everyday because i'm cool and thats what cool people do. If you want to be cool like me, you'll drink everyday and rock and roll all night.

:drinker:

lessele

more than 24 years free here!

Eve23

I don't mind a little here and there but thats all anyone does here. I try to hang out with people and do other things but it always leads to drinking. Sometimes i'll just sit there and drink water but its sooo boring for me and everyone give me crap for it. I only have 3 friends and they all want to drink all the time.

I am sorry to hear that. It can be hard when everyone around drinks. Most of my friends don't often drink but I know plenty who do and I am pretty up front about it. We have a lot of drive through traffic where I live because of vineyards and wineries. So its kind of odd when your asked what you like and not have a clue.

mommared53

I've been thinking about starting a thread like this. I'm a self-professed teatotaler. I never did drink much anyway and have only been drunk twice in my life. Both times, I don't remember what happened while I was drunk. I don't know what people get out of getting drunk. I stopped drinking years ago when I became a Christian and don't miss it one bit. We don't even use wine at church when we have communion, we use grape juice. For celebrations, my drink of choice is non-alcoholic grape cider.

jakay_f

I don't drink anymore I have not in almost 4years. I cant stand it, and when people drink and get drunk around me I glad i dont. I always think I use to look and act like that? forget it.

raeraeti

I'm Mormon
(aka I don't drink. never have never will)

nammer79

don't drink I just never picked up the habit

_HeyMommy_

Both my husband and i quit last October...

Mymag

how much do you have to drink for it to be considered drinking? cuz i mean, i'll drink a winecooler or beer occasionally, but just because it tastes good. not because it's alcoholic, and i've never drunk enough to actually feel the effects.

DaughterOfTheMostHighKing

I drank once in college. wine. only one glass and found out I am allergic. :P didn't like the taste much either. don't like the smell of beer... I don't mind when my friends drink as long as they can handle it. don't drink to get drunk. know your limits..

pmatt40th

Never drink. My grandmother gave us whiskey and honey for a fever when I was very young and that cured me of never wanting to taste it again EVER! I can still remember the smell and taste YUK. Had a few alcoholics in the family that ruined every family gathering so another reason to not take on that damaging habit.

TamAD48

I'm not a drinker. I will have a class of wine a few times a year, but that's all. Too many alcholics in the family, and when I see how they act, I don't want to be like them.

AZDizzy

My average is 3-4 drinks a year.

Derpina7

Maybe once a month I'll have a drink or two, so I do on occasion. Have never been into drinking much, with a good meal I definitely enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail, but I don't like how it makes me feel if I've had more than 2 or 3 drinks.

neverstray

I've been trying to stop, but everyone I know drinks, and everything they do centers around drinking. I'm going sailing with my best friend on Saturday and all he wants to do is sail over to a bar and get fu*ked up. There's going to be several guys and they're all flapping their wings about getting wasted and picking up women. You don't even know the stories I'm dreaming up to get out of this. I mean, I'm not 20 anymore. Its ridiculous. I hate it. I mean, I love having a good time, but I'm questioning why a good time means we need to get ripped out of our minds. Alcohol is truly beginning to bore me. I like two have a glass of wine or two n the evenings. It just takes the edge of my weary mind. But, the adolescent idea of getting hammered all the time is getting really old.

JustMaxine55

Been there, done that. Not interested at all.

cheshirequeen

i have drank twice in 7 years. im on seizure meds and in order for me to prepare to switch to less harmful meds for before conceiving my son, i couldnt drink at all or of course during pregnancy, and since it had already been 4 years it didnt even matter anymore. i drank at my friends bday party last year, and i might have a drink this year, but mainly no. i dont find it fun anymore like i did when i was clubbing and going out with friends 4-5 times a week.

Miss_Chanelle

Me! Its a descision I made when I turned 18 (:
And I'm very happy without it!

khk2010

I don't drink now…tried it but it didn't work for me. Like many here my dad drank too much all the time when I was growing up. He quit about 30 years ago. After he got sober it took a long time for us to build a relationship -- but we did. He's 80 years old now and has started drinking again. I just asked him to stop. I hope he does. I hate alcohol.

NoAdditives

I'm breastfeeding and haven't had a drink since before I got pregnant. It's been over a year. I won't drink at home, mainly because I don't want the temptation hanging around. But, once I'm done breastfeeding I'll have a drink once in a while if we're out at a restaurant.

khk2010

I've been trying to stop, but everyone I know drinks, and everything they do centers around drinking. I'm going sailing with my best friend on Saturday and all he wants to do is sail over to a bar and get fu*ked up. There's going to be several guys and they're all flapping their wings about getting wasted and picking up women. You don't even know the stories I'm dreaming up to get out of this. I mean, I'm not 20 anymore. Its ridiculous. I hate it. I mean, I love having a good time, but I'm questioning why a good time means we need to get ripped out of our minds. Alcohol is truly beginning to bore me. I like two have a glass of wine or two n the evenings. It just takes the edge of my weary mind. But, the adolescent idea of getting hammered all the time is getting really old.

Get new friends?

MsQt

Sense I've gotten into this healthy lifestyle and competing, there's not much room for drinking. Luv feeling full of energy the next day and ready to hit the gym at any notice.

I do drink at time though and my tolerance has weakened:ohwell:

TrailRunner61

I didn't realize how many people have had problems with drinking in their past and present.. here. Congrats to all of you who have quit drinking, whether its been a few days, weeks, months or years! And now you're here, getting even healthier yet! I'm proud of you all.

chocolateandvodka

I actually never drank at all until I was about 22. I had never liked the smell or taste of alcohol.

Then, on a whim, I had a smooth shot of vodka. I don't get belligerent, I don't endanger anyone, and I don't drink but maybe once a week or so. But I can honestly say I drink for the taste.

future_runner

I've been trying to stop, but everyone I know drinks, and everything they do centers around drinking. I'm going sailing with my best friend on Saturday and all he wants to do is sail over to a bar and get fu*ked up. There's going to be several guys and they're all flapping their wings about getting wasted and picking up women. You don't even know the stories I'm dreaming up to get out of this. I mean, I'm not 20 anymore. Its ridiculous. I hate it. I mean, I love having a good time, but I'm questioning why a good time means we need to get ripped out of our minds. Alcohol is truly beginning to bore me. I like two have a glass of wine or two n the evenings. It just takes the edge of my weary mind. But, the adolescent idea of getting hammered all the time is getting really old.

Get new friends?

Yea this. I actually do drink and enjoy it, but have cut back since college. In college I drank with the intention of getting ****ed up, but I was in a sorority and we had several members who did not drink for various reasons. When we went out to bars they didn't come, but we always tried to balance it with movie nights or going bowling, pool days, etc. it was important to show that alcohol is not what bound us and we could all have fun without it. Although I will say I was closer with the girls who did get drunk with me, and the ones who didn't had a stronger bond with each other. But still if you are important to these people they will adjust their habits to spend Time with you. If you aren't then find people who you are important to.

TerraLea

I don't drink. I can't stand the taste of it and I'm allergic to it. Even when there is alcohol in food I can have a reaction (my face and neck turn red instantly and I get hot. Not a feeling I like.) My hubby doesn't drink either. We enjoy every bit of life alcohol FREE!!! :-) We are proud of it!!!

DieVixen

I NEVER EVER drink,booze is the lubrication to sin and debauchary. It is EVIL!! Not so much as a DROP of the devils sweat shall touch my lips!!!!!

Drenched_N_Motivation

No thanks.

C'mon daddy-O, dont be such a square

Bradford72

I would LOVE a life with free alcohol!

Oh wait, I don't think that was the question...