Don't want to be seen as party pooper...
I posted a while back about being ready to stop drinking, but it hasn't exactly happened yet.
I know I have issues with drinking, especially with anxiety/depression, but I haven't wanted to out myself with my family and friends.
Everybody I know drinks socially, you're odd or boring if you don't.
This is very hard for me to overcome.
I'm still on the fence. I feel that if I tell everyone that I'm not drinking anymore, I've crossed some line and can't go back.
All of a sudden I'll be in the non-drinking camp.
I'm sure this must be an issue for a lot of people, basically it's like peer pressure but for adults.
I know this is also an excuse to keep indulging in my addiction.
The addict is saying:"Well, it's not like you ever hurt anyone but yourself. No one minds if you still drink, they probably prefer it if you do. Don't be a pain in the butt..."
Just wanted to get this off my chest.
Thanks for listening.