Why should I stop drinking?

Alcohol is socially acceptable, but physically and mentally destructive! Strictly speaking, alcohol (ethanol) is a toxin to our bodies. And because it is socially acceptable, we can poison ourselves without reproach from our peers. But heavy, sustained, drinking leads to addiction and will negatively impact your life. Addictions consume the energy normally used for other tasks. Basically, drinking takes away from your ability to grow and adapt to your environment in a healthy and productive way.

Quit drinking alcohol is so difficult as it is to find reasons to stop it. Most people tend to drink alcohol to forget a situation or feel better about themselves. Having their emotions controlling them they become addicted to it and lose control of their life. I'd stop drinking to gain control of my life and drive it to success.

I believe everyone has their own reasons for not drinking. Do you think it is becoming an issue? Are you drinking every single day and is it changing your behaviour for the worst? Try to think about associated questions and base your decisions off of that. For example, as someone who used to be an alcoholic, I stopped drinking for 3 years and just recently began to enjoy a drink here and there. I believe if you want to drink, it is all about balance. If you don't want to drink, that is your decision and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise! Hope that helps. :)

If you drink to numb yourself, you can become very dependent on it and it can dames your body in many, many ways. Trust me, I know first hand, as I have a drinking problem.

Drinking can be very serious. It could seriously damage your body and your mind. It can also hurt other people and damage relationships that you have built or are currently building in a bad way. Drinking can make you very ill and can even effect work ethic and ability. It can also result in major debt and homelessness if it gets that far. Socially drinking is different. An occasional drink, there's nothing wrong with. But excessive drinking can lead to some very bad/dangerous things.

Because alcohol does not solve problems, it only masks them for a short period of time. Perhaps, if you pay attention, you will notice that the emotional improvement only occurs while the alcohol is affecting your system (not everytime, the effect can decrease your emotional too). After that, things return to the same point, or even worse point (accompanied by a hangover, for example). Moreover, losing control of your thoughts and actions tends to encourage you to do wrong things, things you normally wouldn't do in good conscience and can lead to consequences. Not to mention the problems that the drink can generate in your body, in the long run.

Because it doesn't solve any issues, it just pushes them to the background while it create's even more issues (health related, social isolation, etc)... Drinking alcohol allows you to supress emotional issues, it never has and never will allow you to find the true sollution for whatever goes on in your life. Alcohol is a way to pause your issues, pause your life... I see it life as a movie you just have to watch until the end, you can pause parts you don't like but in the end you'll have to press the play button and experience the rest of what, if you allow it, could be a very beautiful movie.

Drinking is alright as long as it's done in moderation and responsibly... like everything else for that matter. If you start experiencing health, behaviour, relationship problems due to drinking, it would be best to seek the help of a professional. If you just want to kick your lifestyle into a higher gear health wise, lose weight, etc. stoping drinking can be a step in that direction.

I'm going to state many reasons why- first off though it's your choice and if you're not 100% into quitting then these reasons won't bother you. 1- You will immediately start having more money. That's money that you would've wasted on alcohol, instead you can treat yourself or save it in case something happens. 2- Your mood will increase- Some people say after 2 months they feel their mood has increased and they have a better outlook on life. 3- Your friends will admire you and look up to you for quitting- 4- You won't have to worry about hiding it from friends and family- Those days would be gone! No more worrying! Wouldn't it be nice? 5- Heavy drinkers sometimes get alcoholic hepatitis which can lead to the development of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). 6-Liver disease- When alcohol reaches the liver, it produces a toxic enzyme called acetaldehyde which can damage liver cells and cause permanent scarring- this can cause liver disease which could be life threatening.

You can collect reasons for why to stop drinking, but you're ultimately the only one who can decide for yourself what you "should" and "should not" do, and why. Possible reasons to stop drinking are, if it interferes with any area of your life, if it has become a daily habit or even a daily need, if you think you cannot have without it, if you think you cannot relax without it, if you experience mood swings while drinking, if you tend to make poor decisions with consequences while drinking, if your loved ones are negatively affected by your drinking - or if you just want to for no particular reason. It's your life, and your choice, and often there isn't a "right" or "wrong" answer for these kinds of habits. It's very personal, and you know your personal situation better than anyone else. This question does imply you have been thinking about this subject. Good luck thinking on it and I hope you come to a decision that is right for you!

Alcoholism is very very serious. It might not seem like it would be that bad, but it is. Addictions can ruin relationships. Also, in severe cases, your body becomes dependent on the alcohol, and you could die from not drinking it. It this case it would be important to be hospitalized while quitting.

There are many reasons... health... financal reasons... but it's a decision you need to make yourself. Maybe by writing a Pro's and Con's list and comparing both sides

Drinking is one of the main problems that occur in our society. Alcohol is considered to be the most dangerous drug if we consider all the problems it cause. It damages you in every aspect. It ruins your finance and destroys your social life. Also we should consider that alcohol is addictive because it's considered by others as a "quick problem solver". But the thing is, alcohol doesn't fix your problems, it just helps you forget them which is worst. That's because, while the time you are "gone" your problems start growing larger and drinking starts becoming the best alternative at the moments of desperation.

There are lots of reasons why you might want to stop drinking alcohol. Some people need to stop drinking as a result of developing an alcohol related medical condition such as liver disease, or because they start taking medication which reacts badly with alcohol. Others choose to do so for religious reasons, or simply as a move towards a healthier lifestyle If you want to stop drinking alcohol as part of a move towards a healthier lifestyle, cutting down on the amount of alcohol you drink as opposed to giving up alcohol completely can help bring lots of health benefits, and can be easier to stick to. Reducing the amount you drink can also be an effective stepping stone to giving up alcohol completely in the future.

If you stop drinking completely one of the first things you notice should be improved energy levels. Regular drinking can affect the quality of your sleep making you feel tired and sluggish. This is because drinking disrupts your sleep cycle. When you drink alcohol before bed you may fall into deep sleep quicker. This is why some people find drinking alcohol helps them drop-off to sleep. But as the night goes on you spend less time in this deep sleep and more time than usual in the less restful, Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage of sleep. This can leave you feeling tired the next day no matter how long you stay in bed.

Drinking may be seen as a solution. I wasn't good so i said to myself "drinking will make you forget your problems and make you feel less" so i started drinking. I had a bottle of gin. I was drinking before going out after going out, after an argument,before my dates. And i thought that this could make me feel happy. But it didn't. It was just disaster. It made me have stomachache and headache etc. So i thought that drinking is so stupid. It is just like pressing the pain more inside you. Pushing and pushing more. You are having more problems and that sucks. So i think we should try to solve our problems and not forget them.

If you don't have a reason to stop drinking, then just stick with moderation. Drinking isn't inherently bad...or good; it's an activity, and everyone has their own relationship with it. Just take care of your body and mind, try to live in a way that you find healthy and rewarding. If alcohol has a part in that lifestyle then fine, if it doesn't then let it go. If you notice a pattern of drunk behavior that you find unacceptable, then lay off the alcohol until you figure out what's going on with you. Also, try not to drink when in a depressive state, as that tends to bring out the worst in people.

Drinking alcohol can be a fun experience. However for some people it can become an addiction. Personally I know I have an addictive personality so drinking is not a good idea. In addition if your vulnerable to mental health issues it can make them alot worse. I'm not sure id want to stop altogether but it has made my life a lot more enjoyable not drinking all the time. How many hours have we wasted being hungover. How many stupid mistakes have we made drunk. In the end I was just tired of waking up and wondering what the hell have I done last night.

Its a very good question, because drinking is and has been at the centre of great moments of culture and history for milenia. Celebrations usually include great amounts of dancing and food and some type of alcohol. But the best questions we can answer for ourselves is what is controlling me? Why am I doing this? Does this bring me closer to life and what I want. So I had a season of life where I was working shift work, and playing a lot of RPG computer games. Both of which kept me from doing what I wanted - which at the time was social work, playing in hardcore bands and having bbqs. But to sleep I would drink a lot. And at BBQs I would drink. But both ended in bad sleep and not as intimate social interactions, so I decided that I would prefer to sleep and interact without it. After a season of not drinking I now can't get enough of hand crafted beers. I love different flavours and different branding. So what is drinking for you? Are you getting what you want? Is it controlling you? Because drinking can bring good things. Great pairings with food. Great tastes. Great many things. But it can also end with us waking up in different beds and clothes than what we had planned. So why should you stop drinking? - if it stops you getting what you want. How is a different question.

Does your drinking habits get in the way of a healthy and productive life? If so, then you should probably consider drinking less or stop altogether. If you enjoy drinking with friends, and drink responsibly, then you can find a sweet spot where moderation is key. However, If you find yourself drinking everyday as a way to escape your reality, then that means you have developed an addiction. In which case you most definitely stop drinking, and you should probably seek professional help. It will be tough the first couple of months, however, with enough support and dedication you can pull yourself out of this. If this issue goes unresolved, it could end up costing you your employment, friends and maybe even your own family.