Stop Drinking

1188 readers

22 users here now

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.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

Zerlyna

rosamundi

Not everyone will support your decision to stop drinking (self.stopdrinking)

submitted 2 years ago by DarkSpectrum to c/stopdrinking

5 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Since I stopped drinking 3 years ago I have found that some people who drink seem uncomfortable when I decline their offers for a drink. They will repeatedly offer me drinks even after I explain that I consciously quit due to substance abuse. Some of these individuals are in-laws who should have more concern for my personal well-being but continue to regularly offer me drinks which I continue to politely decline.

I have a theory that subconsciously these individuals know they have an alcohol problem and find it confronting or somehow judgmental when they meet someone who has taken steps to address their problem. I suppose it's easier to try and convince someone else to drink than it is to quit themselves.

It's important to be aware that you may encounter this type of scenario on your journey to stop drinking.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] NumberedDuck 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In society alcohol is viewed as ‘cozy’. Something you do with other people that makes being together more fun, that brings connection. When you say no it does make people afraid they are being judged, which sucks all the fun out of it for them, so they can often judge you and try to convince you otherwise.

[–] pineapplefriedrice 2 points 2 years ago

I think that's a good insight, and probably applies to other things too.