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Daily Discussion Thread: ☄️ Monday, 20 January, 2025 (aussie.zone)

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[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I just saw a Reddit thread about why people don't drink alcohol. I don't drink super often but

reasons why I should be sober indefinitely

I have social anxiety and drinking is taking the easy way out by reducing the tension that automatically happens in social situations. I feel like my body loosens up and I can actually move and dance when I'm intoxicated. It's weird.
the buzz is superficial. It's not a deep, fulfilling kind of contentment, it's just a mask
physical symptoms, like insomnia
alcohol doesn't taste good
and it's expensive
plus the body doesn't like it
with each drink, I have less control over my ability to say no to the next
my most embarrassing moments have happened under the influence of alcohol
grandfather was addicted to alcohol and smoking, and I don't want to turn out like that. His son, my dad, drinks wine everyday, and he becomes a bit of an idiot. I think this has to do with self-medicating because undiagnosed ADHD.

I'm going to download one of those sober apps, and use it as a conversation starter with new people, where drinking is involved. I think having a sense of achievement is one way to feel fulfilled in life, and this can be a little win.

End rant.