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I had the same problem. Most of my friends drink. And I absolutely LOVE being drunk.
I had to come to the realization that I was mostly getting drunk and hanging out with my friends because I had nothing else to do.
And although I love being drunk, I don't like the "thought" of being "drunk again", if that makes sense?
I would wake up and tell myself that I didn't want to get drunk that day, but by the evening time boredom had set in and phone calls would be made and, sure enough, I was liquored-up again. For me, I was fine if I was by myself, because I can't stand to be drunk and alone. I want social interaction when I'm drunk. But I would get bored by myself and then....etc, etc.
What did I do? Well, first I had to decide that I wasn't going to rely on my friends to entertain me and that I would have to start finding my own ways to enjoy my time. Yes, I see less of my friends these days- I still love 'em all to death but I have absolutely beat the hell outta my liver these last couple of years hanging out with them.
So I took up a sport. Bowling. Not that's it's for everyone, but just using it as an example.
In short, OTH was right. You have to get to the point where it just isn't fun for you anymore.
Sorry for the rambling rant, I've been up quite a while.
I think what everyone is saying is just that you need to find something else to give you the high and the thrill instead of just going out and getting plowed. I realise that it can take some imagination because in some areas there's just not a whole lot to do except get buzzed.
It doesn't sound like you have a habitual problem as much as something arising out of boredom or simply the need to get a thrill or party it up.
Try alternating soda, drink, soda, drink or something. Then maybe you can cut your consumption down. There's no really easy answer here.
You just have to get to a place where it's just not that fun anymore and that will be the end of it.
I had the same problem. Most of my friends drink. And I absolutely LOVE being drunk.
I had to come to the realization that I was mostly getting drunk and hanging out with my friends because I had nothing else to do.
And although I love being drunk, I don't like the "thought" of being "drunk again", if that makes sense?
I would wake up and tell myself that I didn't want to get drunk that day, but by the evening time boredom had set in and phone calls would be made and, sure enough, I was liquored-up again. For me, I was fine if I was by myself, because I can't stand to be drunk and alone. I want social interaction when I'm drunk. But I would get bored by myself and then....etc, etc.
What did I do? Well, first I had to decide that I wasn't going to rely on my friends to entertain me and that I would have to start finding my own ways to enjoy my time. Yes, I see less of my friends these days- I still love 'em all to death but I have absolutely beat the hell outta my liver these last couple of years hanging out with them.
So I took up a sport. Bowling. Not that's it's for everyone, but just using it as an example.
In short, OTH was right. You have to get to the point where it just isn't fun for you anymore.
Sorry for the rambling rant, I've been up quite a while.