How about coffee shops? I used to hang out at one that was opened by a former alcoholic so he and his friends would have someplace to go besides a bar. Most of the ones in my neighborhood also have live music. Of course, everyone there is addicted to coffee But at least you don't feel that pressure to drink.
I've sometimes gone for months without drinking. Not because of drinking problems, but sometimes I get to feeling like it's wasting too much of my money and I'm being lazy. If I have a drink after work, I know I won't go out cycling or hiking that evening, I'll either end up staying at happy hour or I'll go home and watch TV, which makes me feel pretty lame. The good thing is that once you find a new activity you like, you end up meeting all new people and it gets much easier to stick with it
Crack might help Everyone seems so supportive.. I dig that.. PJ fans are the shit boy!!!
Of course we're supportive. What is more annoying than a "friend" ridiculing you because you won't have a drink after you told him your desires to take it easy?
in other words, some of my friends. :roll:
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
I really did feel like an outsider when I was around people who were drinking when I wasn't. For one thing, they thought mildly humorless things were hilarious!! That alone can create some feelings of alienation.
It took a while, but I did get used to the scenario (I avoided it for a stretch, to see if my comfort would change, and it did). I no longer feel "outside" the fun, so to speak.
However, there comes point in their drunkenness where I can no longer tolerate them. It is then that I take my leave. No hard feelings.
AA or NA are programs to help you stay sober, but bigger than that, they offer a great social network and keeps you busy.
I have heard some people say at meetings that they are not there for socializing when in fact, it has to be the biggest thing the 12 step programs offer.
It takes a little while to get to know people, just like it does in any other part of life, but there are people there just like you. Give it time and you will find a whole group of people to enjoy life with and doing things that don't revolve around drinking or drugs.
Alcohol is a blessing from the gods. However, like with any gift from on high, mortals are all too often consumed with greed and thus a blessing becomes a curse. Or, their robot brains just aren't wired properly for booze.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
For those who don't think they can give up drink, here's some inspiration:
Henry's as badass as they come, and straight edge.
I don't drink because I like to keep my wits about me at all times. And I work out a lot and have friends there. So yeah, cultivate friends who aren't into drinking.
R.i.p. Rigoberto Alpizar.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
So on March 29 I decided to quit drinking for a while.. I have been a "go to the bar after work" kinda guy for a while and I would always drink like mad on the weekends for sure.. I have been working out and feeling good lately ( i felt like hell normally for the past x years). The problem is i am having trouble hanging out with all my friends and even going to band practice with my one band because they all drink. And don't get me wrong, i am not Anti in anyway, i just get tempted. So basically i find my self getting really bored and feeling alone a lot. Anyone goy any ideas of fun things to do that don't involve drinking on the weekends???
Long walks,Frisbee Golf, The movies,Long Drives in the country side. Just plain Sole Searching.
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Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
I've sometimes gone for months without drinking. Not because of drinking problems, but sometimes I get to feeling like it's wasting too much of my money and I'm being lazy. If I have a drink after work, I know I won't go out cycling or hiking that evening, I'll either end up staying at happy hour or I'll go home and watch TV, which makes me feel pretty lame. The good thing is that once you find a new activity you like, you end up meeting all new people and it gets much easier to stick with it
Of course we're supportive.
in other words, some of my friends. :roll:
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
I really did feel like an outsider when I was around people who were drinking when I wasn't. For one thing, they thought mildly humorless things were hilarious!! That alone can create some feelings of alienation.
It took a while, but I did get used to the scenario (I avoided it for a stretch, to see if my comfort would change, and it did). I no longer feel "outside" the fun, so to speak.
However, there comes point in their drunkenness where I can no longer tolerate them. It is then that I take my leave. No hard feelings.
I have heard some people say at meetings that they are not there for socializing when in fact, it has to be the biggest thing the 12 step programs offer.
It takes a little while to get to know people, just like it does in any other part of life, but there are people there just like you. Give it time and you will find a whole group of people to enjoy life with and doing things that don't revolve around drinking or drugs.
Mmmm.
Been a long week...
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
Henry's as badass as they come, and straight edge.
I don't drink because I like to keep my wits about me at all times. And I work out a lot and have friends there. So yeah, cultivate friends who aren't into drinking.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
Right? it feels good.
Blackhawks and beer....mmmmmm!
Yarrrrr
God Bless You!
:::hands you a tissue::::
::pats you on the head:::
Hi DS :wave:
Long walks,Frisbee Golf, The movies,Long Drives in the country side. Just plain Sole Searching.
Did getting married help? :geek:
eagles make me drink more.
Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
don't live in the past!
Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
i live in the now bitch
you live near chicago... 1997
Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13