Let me begin by saying, I drink very rarely; few times a year.
When I drink, i get the feeling that my brain in running on powersaving mode; only the most basic functions are operational. It's a fun feeling when I'm drinking, but I can't imagine doing that regularly.
I'm not sure if this constitutes as bragging but I am proud of the fact that I can recall information quite well, and any activity which hinders this is not to my liking. The hangover is also bad, where the brain is slow for the next entire day.
I want to know the community thinks about drinking and how it effects/doesn't affects their work and life and how they get around it. Any alternatives and tips?
14 Jun 2026 08:03
I drank for most of my life but once I met my now wife I didn't see the point of it, since it was entirely related to my horniness and trying to get in a skirt chasing "wolf mode". I also converted to Islam so that definitely pushed me more in that direction, lol, and I haven't drank in almost a decade. I'm not shy and/or self-conscious so it doesn't benefit me in that way (a couple of drinks is more than enough for these kind of folks, or at least should be) and I'm too reckless and easily triggered into aggression (way more so the past but still) so nah, not for me... my substance has always been cannabis anyway. 🫣😅
14 Jun 2026 08:14
I drink maybe a few times a month and even then not much. The older I get, the harder it is on me. I have definitely taken it too far a few times in life, both in a session and a few times where the habit became everyday for some months. Neither are good. But periodic drink while breaking bread with companions is a great thing I think.
And I make mead and love it. So that goes down the hatch too. We are fortunate not to have formed habits that hurt our lives. Everything in moderation. Not good to overdo it but no sense in teetotaling either.
14 Jun 2026 08:17
Fascinating! Religion is something of a hit-and-miss with people. For some it doesn't work, and for others it works wonders.
Can you elaborate on what you were thinking when you met your wife? How did that make you do a complete 180 on drinking?
14 Jun 2026 08:22
never tried alcohol and never want to either. it ruins your skin and ages you prematurely, honestly, it’s up there with unprotected sun exposure. plus, I’m naturally so unhinged I don’t need any substances to unwind or have fun.
14 Jun 2026 08:34
You're literally poisoning your body when drinking and increasing your risk of getting many different cancers down the line (you have to drink less than you probably think for this to be the case).
So yeah...I just don't drink.
14 Jun 2026 08:36
It’s fine unless it’s a problem for you. It’s also fine if you don’t.
Everyone self medicates in some way.
14 Jun 2026 08:39
no alcohol, nicotine, drugs. spf 50+ sunscreen always on. wanna be hot and youthful for a long time.
14 Jun 2026 08:43
I stopped drinking alcohol two years ago. Only after quitting I realized that I self-medicated my undiagnosed adhd by drinking regularly and almost developed an alcohol addiction by doing so.
Tips? It started with dry January for me. One month turned into three the first year. When I was at six months sober two years ago, I decided that it's better to just continue staying sober.
Alternatives? Non-alcoholic beer is quite good. You have something to do at social gatherings and you can still do the
cheers! thing with the others.
14 Jun 2026 08:44
I only drink beer, no wine or hard alcohol. Maybe like two bottles on a weekend max. Most of the time it is an alcohol free beer.
From 30 on my hangovers go really brutal so it was not worth it anymore. Also alcohol is extra calories, and try to keep my current weight.
But a nice beer after a long hike is the best.
14 Jun 2026 08:51
As a recovered alcoholic, not a big fan of it.
14 Jun 2026 08:55
Alcohol is a garbage drug I don't understand why people love it so much
14 Jun 2026 09:27
Alchohol: almost fifteen years sober, never another drop.
Water: fuuuuuck, I know I should drink more, but c’mon man.
14 Jun 2026 09:29
I think everyone is going to have their own opinion on this. Obviously it's not great for health. Just like any substance, it feels good for some... Not so much for others. Some people get dependent, others not. I think it's a very personal thing. If you can have a few drinks here and there without it causing problems... More power to you! If it becomes how you function or a daily habit, take a fucking break man. Or stop entirely.
This message was written after drinking a couple drinks.
14 Jun 2026 09:32
Where I live, it's like everything is centered around drinking. My foreign friends were kind of shocked my office always has a fridge fully stocked with beer.
I got sick and can't drink anymore and it's honestly quite lonely. I was hoping to at least see some health benefits after quitting but haven't noticed any yet.
14 Jun 2026 09:36
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