I was worried about avoiding the topic of alcohol and I was worried about people asking why I wasn’t drinking or offering to get me drinks.
I went to the bathroom with a can of beer, poured out the entire can (didn’t even take a sip), and then filled it with water. It might be weird but I’m still 69 days sober and no one bugged me. It was wonderful.
My company party is this coming Thursday and I am having anxiety about the not drinking. I keep thinking maybe I’ll order cranberry and soda so it looks like I’m drinking… either way I’m good with not having the drinks but I’m worried about being questioned
Ive found that most people especially those drinking dont really notice you arent drinking until they try to buy you a drink or a shot then its whoa hold on lol. I usually tell them I gotta drive and they leave me alone. If they are still pushy it just makes them look bad at that point.
That’s exactly how I felt. This really helped reduced my anxiety. It was perfect because when someone offered a drink I told them I already had one and that was it. No pressure. No questions. Nothing except me maintaining my sobriety.
I told our sitter we would be back by an earlier time than we would normally come home. I plan to be the driver and let my husband have a little fun for once. It’s a very fancy place so I’m looking forward to all the food and their delicious coffee! If I’m feeling pressured I’ll order a soda water and cranberry so it looks like a cocktail