Apparently I am an extremely irresponsible adult. The medication I’ve been taking…for a year…does not allow me to have any alcohol. And we aren’t talking that “hey, we don’t recommend drinking” warning, we are talking “no seriously, it’s really bad.”
Yea. I guess it intensifies the drunk and causes the violent illness I get the next day from hangovers. Which explains a lot tbh. But also, ASHLEY!
So here we are. I’m going off the sauce.
Eventually I’ll change medications so I can enjoy a beverage or two, but right now, I really enjoy the medication and the effect it has had on my mental health. Anyone who has gone on anxiety medication knows it can be really hard to find the right fit. So for me, it’s worth sticking with what works for my mental health and giving up alcohol. For now.
In 2021 I’ve not been drinking much anyways. And in 2020, I can count on one hand the amount of times I had alcohol. It’s not a huge lifestyle change for me given my recent trends. But it is weird. Alcohol is such a social thing. It’s a big part of all the things I love. Sports, eating out, wine tasting, etc. etc.
I’m looking forward to exploring more of what the world looks like without it for a bit and how social situations and friendships will evolve.
I know there are a lot of sober people out there, especially as we get older — but I do think it’s still a little taboo to be the person who is sober by choice. I’ll be sure to report back as I navigate this gorgeous new world. If anything, it’s got to be great for my skin?
Cheers — er — high five? To a brief misadventure of the mocktail season!