I’ve been sober for 6 months now and 90% of the time I’m really happy about it. I still enjoy going out to clubs/bars with my friends and as long as the music is good, the energy of the location is high and I’m with good company I can usually really enjoy myself without any problems.

However, every now and then I’ll end up somewhere where the music sucks, the vibes are bad and even though I’m with my friends the night is just boring. I try to leave these situations when I feel myself not having a good time cause then usually the thoughts of wanting to drink creep into my mind. When this happens and I was still drinking I’d just force myself to get drunk so I could let loose and have a good time and it usually worked. Now I don’t have that option and I find myself being the downer and just wanting to go home the whole time.

I didn’t want to call it a night either cause it was the first time all my friends and I got together this summer and my little sister came out with us and wanted to stay out longer. I tried my hardest to enjoy myself but I got tired, my stomach was starting to hurt from all the Red Bulls I was drinking to try to stay up and I couldn’t help feeling miserable. I don’t regret not drinking last night obviously but I wish I was able to be more fun. Anyone have any advice on what to do when situations like this come up?