Originally Posted by
kb1989 
Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I've decided to quit drinking. This weekend is going to be tough. I have anxiety over going to a birthday party for one of my friends. I feel obligated to go but I'm afraid that I won't be as fun if I'm not drinking. I'm also afraid that I will get annoyed or resentful of my friends for being able to drink. I love my friends and I don't want to lose them. How do I hang out with my friends, stay sober, and have a good time?
Don't worry. It's up to you on how you feel, but if you feel you would be TOO tempted, you should not go.. or maybe go for about 45 minutes and then leave. You might be surprised to find out how much fun you have sober. I'm learning this. As your friends see you are serious about not drinking, they won't bother you about it anymore. You just have to put your foot down, and mean it. You can do this! I am!