I've been drinking pretty heavily for a while now, since my final year of college, about 3 years ago now. I didn't think my drinking was a big deal cause I would only drink once a week, typically on a Friday or Saturday night when I went out. The thing is though, I started drinking in college, so I became accustomed to binge drinking.
Taking a few shots before heading out, downing some more shots at the bar, there was no real moderation. It seemed like every week someone would tell me about how they blacked out, had a friend throw up, were nursing hangovers etc. I carried those same habits post graduation and I'm actually pretty embarrassed by it now in retrospect.
Anyways, I was downing shots of patrenessy on New year's day. Haven't had a drink since then, nor have I had the urge. I'm shocked at how great I've been feeling. Obviously I knew alcohol was bad for you, but I just can't believe I've seen this much of a change so quickly. I'm really noticing that my skin just looks great now, and I've also felt like my mind has been much sharper than it has been in recent memory.
I've been having to get over not drinking in social settings, but no one really gives a fukk. When you live your life with conviction, people don't need to understand, they'll respect your choice.
