Why I Ditched Drinking And Partying

Does the idea of crowded bars, small talk, and wild parties leave you feeling disinterested? Same! This standard script of modern-day entertainment doesn’t do it for everyone and that’s ok. I forced that lifestyle unto myself a couple of times and it almost always ended up in disaster. A few years ago, I went through a self destructive phase, when all I did was get intoxicated and party. Recognizing the overwhelming nature of this lifestyle, I felt I needed to make some changes, so my focus slowly shifted towards self-care and healing. Then again, not so long ago, I found myself in that same place, having entered a relationship with an addict (who is now in recovery, thankfully, but that’s a topic for another time). Drinking became too frequent and intense, and I could feel myself slipping away from what truly brought me joy in life. That’s when I realized how much I despised the conventional definition of fun. The interesting thing is, when we consciously opt out of experiences that don’t resonate with us, we create space for those activities which genuinely enrich our days and fuel our growth. In my case, this mainly revolves around exploring the outdoors, crafting creativity, and building meaningful connections. I would be dishonest if I said it didn’t affect me when people made remarks like “Oh, you’re so boring nowadays”, every time I politely declined a night out. It stung to experience people distancing themselves due to this. I felt ashamed and angry at myself for needing to recharge my energy in nature. I also didn’t understand why I couldn’t just bond over superficial topics like everyone else seemed to do. I felt excluded, confused, and disappointed in myself. How messed up is that? To believe that you are innately flawed just because you don’t embrace this culture of substance consumption… <a href="https://medium.com/know-thyself-heal-thyself/why-i-ditched-drinking-and-partying-5cf65c8dac2d">Visit Now</a>