How I did it: Health has to be important enough to you to want to minimize alcohol consumption. Find other ways to have an enjoyable time without drinking. Exercise, be outdoors, keep yourself busy, read, go out to dinner, etc. Most importantly, learn how to enjoy a glass of wine here and there and not need a whole bottle- being sober is fun too! I still let myself go wild once in a while and I enjoy it immensely, but I also remember that the health complications, hangovers, breakouts, weight gain, nausea, etc. are NOT worth it more than once in awhile. Also I can tie on a good buzz and have a great time without being seriously drunk, I think that's a good goal to strive for too.
Lessons & tips: Moderation!! Is the key to happiness in everything, especially with alcohol.
Resources: Finding fun things to do that don't require imbibing alcoholic beverages, keeping busy with productive things like exercising, work, school, errands, chores, etc. and spending time with friends that don't drink a lot.
SlayneB coming up on 15 years of sobriety!
All great suggestions…how nice it is that you love yourself enough to treat yourself this well!
I think the most important suggestion is to choose your friends well, people who will support you in positive goals and not try to sabotage you.
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