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Does anyone else not drink alcohol or smoke anything at all?
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I don't drink because of the few drinks I've had they taste terrible. Also when I was growing up my older brother was a heavy and violent drinker, so lot of bad memories associated with alcohol.
And no smoking because look at all the shit in them goddamn, and they smell absolutely putrid.
And no smoking because look at all the shit in them goddamn, and they smell absolutely putrid.
I use a dry herb vaporizer for weed, so much better than smoking. Don't like alcohol and can't drink it for medical reasons.
I don't drink. I don't smoke. I jog somewhat regularly.
But I eat tons and tons and tons of junk food.
Gotta have balance, you know :)
But I eat tons and tons and tons of junk food.
Gotta have balance, you know :)
I never smoke or drink. Only ever put some on my tongue and that was it. I believe you don't need either to have fun. But I couldn't care less if you want to do it.
Should have bundled does any one have sex. Because even that I don't even go after. Too lazy to even try. I see a girl I think is attractive and I don't even bother I just keep walking.
Should have bundled does any one have sex. Because even that I don't even go after. Too lazy to even try. I see a girl I think is attractive and I don't even bother I just keep walking.
I drink very rarely, and it is mostly during special occasions with wine when I do, but smoking is something I swore not to do at all.
I don't drink as a lot of people in my family were alcohols i did smoke from 12-25. Awful habit and i am glad i quit that. Although recently i have gotten into pot but mostly edibles since they work far better for my anxiety/depression than meds.
You don't need to experiment with drugs or drink to live life. I regret doing most drugs i did in my 20s.
I'm 30
Never smoked anything.
I drank on my 21st just to see how it was and I didn't like it. I can count on one hand how many times I've had alcohol.
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Never smoked anything.
I drank on my 21st just to see how it was and I didn't like it. I can count on one hand how many times I've had alcohol.
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In the past I sometimes drank. But I never enjoyed it at all. Drinking just made me more depressed and did jack squat as far as "removing inhibitions" goes. (Let alone improving my social situations)
I never smoked cigarettes ever, never saw a reason to as far as not destroying my lungs. I did try weed once but it threw me into a massive anxiety/panic attack for hours and I knew then I'd never want to experience that mess again.
Now I pretty much cannot do either because of being diagnosed with a severe IBD and both alcohol and smoking would pretty much wreck my intestines and send me packing to the Hospital.
While having a valid medical excuse helps, though it's still very annoying and tiresome to constantly have to explain and repeat to people why I cannot drink. People seem to either be very suspicious or doubtful when you refuse drinking, and many just press you about it.
I never smoked cigarettes ever, never saw a reason to as far as not destroying my lungs. I did try weed once but it threw me into a massive anxiety/panic attack for hours and I knew then I'd never want to experience that mess again.
Now I pretty much cannot do either because of being diagnosed with a severe IBD and both alcohol and smoking would pretty much wreck my intestines and send me packing to the Hospital.
While having a valid medical excuse helps, though it's still very annoying and tiresome to constantly have to explain and repeat to people why I cannot drink. People seem to either be very suspicious or doubtful when you refuse drinking, and many just press you about it.
I guess I find it kind of strange in a way that some people have never tried either? The whole never tried it side despite nothing preventing you from doing so. I mean there's no issue with it, whatever your reason whether it be religion, health, or just plain don't want to.
Have friends that do neither for a variety of reasons and they've never had a problem hanging around others when we do participate in them. They're hardly essentials in life and people can get by just fine without them. I enjoy them, if someone else doesn't or has another reason for not doing it then it's not like that creates a barrier between us unless they're judgemental around it.
Been interesting reading some of the responses here.
Have friends that do neither for a variety of reasons and they've never had a problem hanging around others when we do participate in them. They're hardly essentials in life and people can get by just fine without them. I enjoy them, if someone else doesn't or has another reason for not doing it then it's not like that creates a barrier between us unless they're judgemental around it.
Been interesting reading some of the responses here.
I can live life just as I do without needing a drink in my hand. I purposely made the choice to not drink or smoke given situations I grew up around and continue to do so today. Life is in fact short, and perhaps I'm choosing my best to extended it by not introducing alcohol or smoking to my life. Societal acceptance of alcohol as a center piece to hanging out is something I don't agree with.
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How about no? If you feel like someone made a bad argument, the response should not be to adopt it.
I only drink with others at events or parties. Almost never at home alone. The few times I do drink alone I mostly struggle to finish it so I just stopped trying. Don't smoke, nor do I have the temptation to do it.
Probably going to stop drinking all together in a few years though. I can't see myself drinking at all while married or something.
Probably going to stop drinking all together in a few years though. I can't see myself drinking at all while married or something.
Not anymore, anyway.
I used to be an alcoholic, and quit like 8 years ago. Just recently quit vaping (quit smoking analogue cigarettes about a year ago). Two things I just wish I never, ever did.
I used to be an alcoholic, and quit like 8 years ago. Just recently quit vaping (quit smoking analogue cigarettes about a year ago). Two things I just wish I never, ever did.
The only kind of alcohol I drink is apple cider. Does that even count ? It's basically sparkling apple juice.
Anything stronger than that tastes like crap to me.
Also I can't stand people when they're drunk.
Never smoked or done drugs before but that has more to do with the way I was raised.
Anything stronger than that tastes like crap to me.
Also I can't stand people when they're drunk.
Never smoked or done drugs before but that has more to do with the way I was raised.
I applaud those who make this choice and stick to it. Principles are good things to have. I personally do both occasionally but not to excess like I used to and I feel better for it. Definitely no tobacco though, fuck that shit
I used to be pretty anti alcohol due to growing up around destructive alcoholics but eventually decided to try it out and am glad I did. I used to be really antisocial and awkward but alcohol taught me how to channel the good qualities of drunk me into everyday sober me. Now regular me is pretty cool and I don't really rely on alcohol anymore but still like to get my buzz on every now and then. I totally understand the mindset of people who don't use substances though.
Honestly, the buzz a pint of good beer after a tough week or some strenuous work is really awesome.
I try to avoid smoking weed these days but again, such a good feeling to inhale and exhale that smoke after a tough week.
I get why people would avoid these things. It does fuck with your reward system - instant gratification and all. I know if I'm having a tough week I can resort to beer or some weed. People not exposed to these drugs probably have a better way of dealing with a tough time.
I try to avoid smoking weed these days but again, such a good feeling to inhale and exhale that smoke after a tough week.
I get why people would avoid these things. It does fuck with your reward system - instant gratification and all. I know if I'm having a tough week I can resort to beer or some weed. People not exposed to these drugs probably have a better way of dealing with a tough time.
Never smoked, done drugs or had alcohol except one time I had a coffee beer from Tree house. I was crucified on here saying that 1. That being my first beer and 2. Saying it was shit
Yeah, I've never drank or smoked - I just see no reason to try them. Some people can easily get addicted and I have no interest in finding out if I am one of them. I'm lucky to have a decent number of friends who also don't drink and share the same mindset so when we hang out it's to play board games or video games or just go out for food and generally have a great time in other ways.
The only time that not drinking was really a hassle was college but after a couple of times of firm refusals my friends there took the hint and everything was fine.
As for smoking I've never even had any issues, the most I ever hear is people asking if I smoke and when I tell them no, they say something along the lines of "Good, don't start."
The only time that not drinking was really a hassle was college but after a couple of times of firm refusals my friends there took the hint and everything was fine.
As for smoking I've never even had any issues, the most I ever hear is people asking if I smoke and when I tell them no, they say something along the lines of "Good, don't start."
I drank 6 beers in a couple hours one night at home while gauging the effect it would have on myself. Watched Netflix all the while. The alcohol made it hard to focus on my show, and somehow I woke up the next morning in bed rather than the living room, so there must've been an hour or so that I blacked out. Only felt kinda nauseated for two hours, then I felt fine. Although I enjoyed it a little bit, I don't think I have any desire to ever do it again. Mostly just a sheer indifference to it. The loss of control didn't make anything feel more enjoyable (at least in my controlled setting). I could see myself being slightly more socially loose, but not majorly. My anxiety would be the biggest thing holding me back.
I also know that I if I ever did regularly start drinking or smoking, I'd have the sort of addictive personality that could spiral out of control. I give in to my impulses easily.
EDIT: Oh yeah, I also keep caffeine to a minimum too. I only take it when I really need to stay awake. Don't like the idea of needing caffeine to function, but at the same time I have horrible sleep hygiene and am perpetually sleepy or prone to hypnotic sleepiness so I don't know.
I also know that I if I ever did regularly start drinking or smoking, I'd have the sort of addictive personality that could spiral out of control. I give in to my impulses easily.
EDIT: Oh yeah, I also keep caffeine to a minimum too. I only take it when I really need to stay awake. Don't like the idea of needing caffeine to function, but at the same time I have horrible sleep hygiene and am perpetually sleepy or prone to hypnotic sleepiness so I don't know.
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