Pubs reopening

[Thermalpants]

I haven’t had a drink for 12 months. I didn’t set out to completely stop, but I did and haven’t missed it. I have a lot more energy and patience. It’s completely changed my behaviour. I don’t feel anxious. I lost weight. Literally so many benefits to not drinking. So why do I question my decision when someone invites me to go to the pub? I have literally spent the last couple of hours thinking about it. Will I return to drinking more? Can I just stick to a couple of drinks when I go out then stop? Why all the questions?! I’m sure if I crack I will wonder why I bothered. Worried I’ll feel like a social outcast.

Well done on 1 year sober!!!! How do you feel about going to the pub and having non alcoholic drinks?

Well done!!! You sound very much like me! I stopped for similar reasons 12 months ago and am loving the benefits! I will definitely be going to the pub but sticking to non alcoholic drinks! I feel bloody fantastic at the moment, there’s no way I’m going back to what I was like before🤩

Thank you

@Hohofortherobbers, I really like Becks Blue. I drink that at the weekend, so I plan to drink it at the pub. I just know that the people we are going with will make comments. The usual stuff like “aren’t you going to allow yourself to have one”. I don’t want to feel self conscious about it. Hopefully it will get easier after a few times.
@BunniesBunniesBunnies, we are milestone buddies! I stopped drinking because I had put weight on and was tired and snappy all the time. Drinking crept into most weekdays due to a stressful job, and I decided I wanted a break to see if it helped me physically and mentally. I’ve honestly felt so good the last few months, so it’s annoying that I’m now questioning my decision. It’s not so much I want a drink. I just want to blend in.

@Thermalpants I went to the pub a few months ago when it was allowed, I had alcohol free beers and blended it just fine! Honestly most people won’t care or notice! One person asked and I just said I wasn’t drinking for a bit, it was no big deal!☺️

Thanks @BunniesBunniesBunnies. I think I will get over it after a few visits. Will stick to my Becks Blue at the weekend.