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This is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. It is also a place for non drinkers to discuss and share.
We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for advice, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit or cut down.
Please post only when sober; you’re welcome to read in the meanwhile.
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Surprised but glad to see a community here for this. I stopped drinking alcohol about 3 years ago and it's just the norm now.
I do find though that people who drink feel uncomfortable with those who don't and they will repeatedly offer drinks even when I explain that I consciously quit due to substance abuse. I have a theory that subconsciously these individuals know they have a problem and find it confronting when they meet someone who has addressed their problem. I suppose it's easier to try and convince someone else to drink than it is to quit themselves.
FWIW - I used Alan Carr's Easy Way to Control Alcohol audiobook to quit drinking.
Welcome here! It's still pretty small, so feel free to post anything. Regarding your second paragraph, totally agreed. I'm 5 years sober and the people who love alcohol seem to be offended when I say I don't drink. Just like I have a problem whereas most likely they know they have a problem. I don't care what other people think, reading about stoicism has helped in that regard as well.
Thanks again for joining here. Don't be a stranger please.
You should make this a separate thread. Its a good discussion.