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Why I Gave Up Drinking Alcohol
Hey there! I wanted to share a bit about my journey with alcohol and why I decided to stop drinking. After I had my daughter, I began to notice that alcohol really didn’t sit well with me anymore. I was never a heavy drinker, but I enjoyed a few drinks here and there during college and afterward. However, after becoming a mom, my tolerance took a nosedive. Just half a glass of wine would leave me feeling awful instead of relaxed.
The way alcohol affected me was pretty surprising. Instead of feeling social and happy, I found that it made me combative and argumentative. I’ve always had a bit of a fiery personality (thanks, law school), but alcohol seemed to amplify that. I’d become less discreet, saying things I wouldn’t normally say and, let’s be honest, becoming a bit gossipy. The next day was always the worst, filled with anxiety and regret. I would find myself questioning, “Was I really that obnoxious?”
On top of all that, I’d end up feeling completely exhausted. I’d yawn uncontrollably and just feel miserable. This was especially true in social settings where I wasn’t comfortable or didn’t know people well. Those are the times when being friendly and polite is crucial, and alcohol just made it harder.
It became clear to me that the negative feelings far outweighed any enjoyment I got from drinking. Honestly, I never really loved alcohol in the first place; I can’t tell the difference between a good wine and a bad one, and I’ve always preferred to save my calories for dessert. So, I made the decision to skip the drinks altogether. I realized that while drinking might be fun for some, it definitely wasn’t for me.
I still enjoy a glass of wine at special occasions or a beer now and then, but I don’t miss drinking like I thought I would. Sometimes I feel a twinge of regret when I see others having a good time with their drinks, but then I remind myself that it just doesn’t bring me joy.
Reflecting on this, I wonder why it took me so long to come to this realization. It’s funny how hard it can be to recognize what truly makes you happy. If I had chosen to drink more, I might have built up a tolerance, but for me, it was much easier to just stop altogether.
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In summary, I’ve found that not drinking has led to a happier and healthier me, free from regret and exhaustion. It’s all about knowing what works for you and what doesn’t!