Any sober Alphas out there?

abdada · 2015-08-13T20:16:08+00:00

Plenty.

Alcoholism is not alpha, it's just something that helps a lot of guys fake alpha.

[deleted] · 2015-08-13T20:14:05+00:00

I used to be an alcoholic (no, I'm not using the damn AA intro) and I've been completely sober for years now. It doesn't hinder me at all. I have gotten far better at being the person I want to be in social situations and now view alcohol as a completely unnecessary crutch. My friends don't care if I drink or not and I don't care if they drink, so long as they don't act like complete idiots.

MrEiffel · 2015-08-13T21:05:57+00:00

Sober for a while now, I felt I was slowly slipping down the slope towards becoming an alcoholic so I decided to just quit completely.

Overall I feel, think, sleep, work out a LOT better. The only downside is going in clubs is zero fun, you just end up looking at drunk idiots behaving like clowns (then again, I used to be one of them...)

BaconEggsAndSleaze · 2015-08-13T22:32:02+00:00

I've never been anywhere in my life that requires you to drink.

Best advice is to sip on a drink that looks like an alcoholic beverage if you can be bothered to think how other people perceive you.

RememberingAlpha · 2015-08-14T03:09:33+00:00

UPDATE:

Went out with a potential plate tonight. Stayed sober as required. This was honestly the first time I'd been out with a girl since my ex and I broke up in early July. It was weird, I definitely wasn't as good as I remembered myself being, but alcohol not cutting that inhibition probably playeda part.

On the positive however it did allow me to clearly see where I need to improve. I need to work on sexualizing conversation. While I wasn't pushing it as hard as a real Alpha would, it was nice to feel out where I'm at and what needs improving. Were I drunk I would've been oblivious as to why she didn't come home with me.

DarkisKnight · 2015-08-14T23:37:00+00:00

Not an alcoholic per se but I did give up alcohol for a year as a New Years resolution. I made a point of not changing my habits socially or otherwise except for the not drinking part. Friend wants to meet for drinks? Great, see you there. Party? Great, I drink water or bring my own NA beverage. Offered a drink? "I'm not drinking right now, thanks." Simple, and most people don't press it. Some are curious and I would elaborate simply "I'm not drinking for health reasons" or "New Years Resolution" or "I just don't feel like drinking tonight." Often people admired my resolve. Those that didn't or pressed me or attempted to shame me often felt guilty/ashamed themselves for multiple reasons. Misery loves company as they say. I had no room for them in my life. Next.

My drink of choice was Soda Water w/Lime in a low-ball with no ice. Very specific but it's exactly how I like it. Ordering that is my go-to every time I don't feel like drinking. Ordering it become a reflex.

Cheers.

Title	Any sober Alphas out there?
Author	RememberingAlpha
Upvotes	2
Comments	12
Date	August 13, 2015 8:04 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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