Hi guys,
Tonight’s my first real exposure to loads of drinking since I quit 8 days ago. Going out with my wife and lots of couples.
I feel pretty strong that I won’t take a drink I just don’t want it to do my head in whilst I’m sat there socializing. Not going to go into that I’ve stopped drinking because it’s not the right time to discuss something like that, just going to play the “I’m driving got early start” card 
Gone really well, just starting to get to that point we’re people are repeating themselves and slurring 
It’s much nicer watching it from the other side and knowing I’ll be up at 08:00am to walk the dog
Yuuuppppp! 
Personally I stayed away from the parties for a longer while at first.
Good on you for having an exit plan, though. I always drive separately where others will be carrying on. No judgment, it’s just not interesting to me anymore.
And like you, I’m happier knowing I’ve always got a good night’s sleep coming!
You get to sleep in till 8am?!! 
Good job bro
I did mate! No beer fear l or anxiety. Took my gran to church bless her.
Makes you think why people drink in the first place but then I’m lucky that I don’t need booze to socialise but it rather has the opposite effect and I just turn into a nob!
Congratulations! Well done you… that’s awesome you should defo be super proud of you, I know I am very proud of you… you rock! X
Thanks! Yes it’s definitely given me a boost and I’m in a place now where I’m considering the possibilities of life without drink rather than the limitations.
This is a fantastic forum and the messages of encouragement, advice and dare I say it sorrow all help to keep the mind focused.