I am as I want to be when drunk; aloof and relaxed. How do I do this when sober?

brootzkrieg · 2017-12-15T00:32:37+00:00

1) Get sober.

2) Lift.

3) Practice game sober.

PersonalDevKit · 2017-12-15T03:39:17+00:00

I made a goal for my self. "If I can do it drunk I can do it sober". Started picking certain things I liked about drunk me and focused on them next time I went out sober. It took a little while but now I can go out without drinking and have almost no issue.

FaderOne · 2017-12-15T03:16:58+00:00

I used to think smoking pot give me a head change that inspired calmness creativity and made me feel like I was using my brain to a greater/deeper capacity.

I then learned about the correlation between smoking pot and mental illness, such as schizophrenia… Which unfortunately runs in my family so I immediately stopped.

I thought that this was a kick in the nuts because I could no longer smoke and achieve a head space that I believed benefit me.

Then I discovered meditation, and after taking my brain to the mental gym for a few months… I saw greater clarity. You can to, it’s in your head and there are other ways to the desired state you seek.

machimus · 2017-12-15T01:18:23+00:00

The truth is, booze is a placebo after a couple drinks. You only feel confident because you think you drank a magic potion. You need to engage emotionally with how you feel when you have “drunk charisma”, it’s no different than the mild relaxation after only one drink.

Metalageddon · 2017-12-15T13:12:45+00:00

Well practice sober.

Or, drink less each time you go out and practice remembering that feeling of being in the zone.

You'll have to train your mind every bit as much as your body, there's no quick fix of course, maybe hypnotherapy? Dunno, haven't tried it. Heard a lot of horror stories and a lot of crazy success ones. Maybe look into it.

Epictetus2017 · 2017-12-15T13:44:19+00:00

Practice. Just continually expose yourself to it over and over. The desensitization method. Go look it up on Google.

Meditation helps.

It sounds like you want to avoid mind altering substances, but cannabis is an option depending on your location.

If you want a lighter crutch then alcohol, Sativa strains of Cannabis are very effective for anxiety, without impaired mental capability in a low dose. I never regretted exchanging that for my drinking habit.

[deleted] · 2017-12-15T01:52:37+00:00

Drink coffee. Much better for game.

Title	I am as I want to be when drunk; aloof and relaxed. How do I do this when sober?
Author	TruthInArt
Upvotes	17
Comments	12
Date	December 15, 2017 12:11 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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