To ask how to stop feeling like I’m missing out

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I’m 31, never been a big drinker but seriously thinking of knocking it on the head entirely after another day today feeling terrible after a night out last night where I didn’t even drink that much.
However, a lot of friends still go out a lot and socialising often happens in pubs/bars. I’m happy to not drink alcohol in pubs but have stopped going out on bigger nights out as I find bars/clubs boring sober. Even though I know it’s the right choice for me, I can’t help but feel a bit boring/left out though - does anyone have any wise tips?

Make some new friends who have other hobbies and interests, join some groups that don't involve drinking, do other activities in the evenings. Dancing, gym, book groups, walking groups, sports, crafts, whatever you are interested in or would like to get involved with.

You're also getting left out of liver disease and all the other horrors associated with heavy drinking. Google it. The list is long and terrifying. Alcohol is a carcinogen and extremely toxic. It ages you very quickly. You are being left out of being around stupid people who are ruining their lives. Also, who is really boring? Is it you, or is it the person who needs to get drunk as a cowardly escape from reality? I say you win and they lose. Occupy your time by doing healthy things and engaging your intellect. Try book clubs, hiking or biking clubs, fitness classes, etcetera. Take a class and learn a new skill you can be proud of. Have some good, clean, healthy fun and leave the drunken fools to self destruct.