What’s your relationship with alcohol?

[cdlara381]

I’ve been wondering about alcohol consumption in my life. What does a healthy consumption of alcohol look like? Is it complete abstinence or is it still considered normal and healthy to have a few drinks to celebrate life 2-3 times a year?

Nutritionfacts.org always makes sure to remind me that “alcohol is bad for you” so I always feel guilty.

How often do you people drink or do you not drink at all?

My birthday is coming up and I was contemplating on should I break my zero tolerance policy or should I just have fun without it (which is also fine imo) thoughts?

Edit: upon reviewing comments and deeper reflection I’ve decided not to drink alcohol anymore. I’m about to be 29 years old and I feel like I need to start being a responsible adult who drinks plenty of water instead of drinking alcohol I would also like to be a role model for any future kids (let’s face it I’m not gonna have kids haha) so how can I be taken seriously if I advocate drinking etc. I want to learn to have fun and take it easy without having to intoxicate myself in order to do so. Thanks everyone who has joined the discussion so far

 

[isoter]

@cdlara381 Zero alcohol for almost two and a half years here. I had to quit cuz I am an alcoholic but I haven’t missed it at all and I lost a shit ton of fat in the first few months and built a ton of strength.

 

[hillcityjosh]

@isoter r/sobervegans ! I’m in the same boat. 10 years sober, vegan 20 years

 

[isoter]

@hillcityjosh Oooh I didn’t know this was a thing, thank you! And congrats on both the 10 and 20 years!

 

[hillcityjosh]

@isoter Thanks! It’s a relatively new sub I think. Just trying to get the word-out!

 

[jendeez7]

@isoter congrats! i'm approaching the 4 month mark myself, after decades of abuse. it's not that hard after the first month or so but the urge is still there.

 

[isoter]

@jendeez7 It comes and goes in waves but the time between the waves gets longer and the waves get smaller. Congrats on your four months!

 

[kriscritical]

@isoter 13 and a half years later and I still love being sober!

 

[isoter]

@kriscritical 13.5 years is a longass time! Congrats!

 

[flaher90]

@isoter I'll be three years sober in July and it was worth it to be free. We have similar soberversaries

 

[isoter]

@flaher90 July is my weed sober-versary. Took me six months and one day (I am so mad about that one day lol) after the alcohol to be ready for that. Congrats on your almost three years!

 

[austin2k3]

@cdlara381 https://www.who.int/europe/news/ite...of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health

I still imbibe but total abstinence is healthiest. “If you don’t already drink, don’t start” is the usual advice.

 

[renba]

@austin2k3 Thanks to you I leaned a new word today

 

[iamsteve]

@renba Me too!

 

[tlcasey100]

@iamsteve Just heard this word for the first time this past weekend and here it is again. Wild

 

[cdlara381]

@austin2k3 Well yes obviously alcohol is physically bad… but so are many things that people have daily

 

[austin2k3]

@cdlara381 It is an avoidable carcinogen. A lot of carcinogens are unavoidable— for instance, it’s almost certain that we all consume or inhale microplastics on a daily basis. Abstaining from alcohol is much more straightforward. Refusing to drink is just like refusing to smoke a cigarette. You are so much better off without it. Don’t let your mind trick you into thinking any amount of alcohol use is okay.

 

[cdlara381]

@austin2k3 I do want to learn how to relax and take it easy without alcohol… other people can drink around me and I’ll just not do that I guess

 

[chefdoodle]

@cdlara381 You could also spend more time with people who don’t drink or do activities with your friends that don’t require/allow drinking.

 

[cdlara381]

@chefdoodle I know, I guess it was my fault really since I planned this mini getaway to an airbnb near the beach and I just wanted to have a nice autumn beach holiday with restaurants and board games haha call me lame but I love it I’m picturing myself waking up 6-7am and going for run along the beach and doing a workout