Michael66

Well, it took me 9 months before I ventured out for a curry at a restaurant. That was one of the times I indulged my drinking the most - I could get through huge amounts of beer on a curry night out. Because it was one of the strongest stimuli for drinking I have avoided it until I felt very confident that I'd be OK (and that I'd enjoy it as well - there seemed little point in going out when it wouldn't be enjoyable).

I have to say I think I had one of the best curry nights out ever. I was so pleased to find I had no cravings for beer (I was prepared to deal with them and would have curtailed the evening if necessary). I really enjoyed the food and the chat without the beer. I came out wondering why I used to think large quantities of beer were so "essential" to a curry night out.

For those starting this January - my experience is that it really does get easier over time. That's one of the things I love about SR - that there are lots of people with much longer time than me who show us all that it really is possible to settle down into happy sobriety.

lilgolden73

Sounds like you had a great sober night! I often find myself wondering why I felt the need to drink everytime I went out?? Doesn't make sense now congrats on your sobreity

coraltint

great little story! I wouldn't have believed anyone who told me that it really IS better without booze. ("it" being just about anything!)