Q: I really do appreciate the taste of red wine, a good beer and even a whiskey on the rocks. Problem is that I end up enjoying these too much. Now I don't want people saying there's nothing wrong with getting drunk, everything in moderation. I do things I regret when I'm drunk. So drunkedness is not an option for me anymore. I'd like to know what other people in similar situations have done in this instance to help then appreciate a drink or 2 without wanting more.
A: That's a tough one. For me, it's all mindset. My thirst for alcohol stems from being impatient. If you are an impatient individual and you "want more, now, I can handle it" then you may want to ask yourself.... why? Calm down, you have oceans of time. Why not be cool and respected instead of going after the best buzz you can get before it's too late. Good things come with time, so just take a step back and a deep breath. Smile at the situation your in and go focus on some hot chick/guy. Have fun that way. Use your sobriety to be the coolest person there. You will feel smarter and more mature than you old self/some people around you, and that should be fun in itself. Give it a try. Don't make it hard, MAKE IT FUN WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. It works, and it's the best advice I can give. I used to control my drinking by smoking marijuana but I'm done with that as well. Both these can lead to a serious problem later, especially with motivation. The more used you get to drinking, the less fun it will become. Peace.