I drank because I was self-medicating. I wanted to be free from anxiety that I feel everyday, but I didn't know at the time that drinking alcohol caused me to have more anxiety. It gave me temporary relief, but at the cost of my health and making a fool out of myself.
I also drank too fit in with various social groups. I wanted friends so I thought I had to drink to prove my loyalty to the group. It was dumb, I know but I realize that it was dumb now, at least. I shouldn't have to drink to fit in.
I drank because I was bored. I thought that drinking was fun for a while and then it stopped being fun especially when I had to pay for it the next morning with a hangover.