A Drink Lover's Take on the 'Joy of Getting Drunk' and the 'Joy of Staying Sober'

Both the joy of getting drunk and the joy of staying sober give me a sense of 'being myself'

'Why does getting drunk feel so good?'

There was a time when I thought exactly that.
Drinking with friends, laughing, and letting loose a little. I loved those kinds of nights.

But recently, I suddenly realized something.
'Nights where I don't get drunk aren't so bad either.'

I've come to realize that there is a certain happiness in just having time to face myself.

In this article, I will weave together a story about the 'joy of getting drunk' and the 'joy of staying sober' that a drink lover has felt,
exploring these two sensations that seem like opposites yet are somehow connected.

※I haven't started hating alcohol, by any means (laughs). Though I can't drink as much as I used to... I get sleepy right away.

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1. The 'sense of liberation' found in the joy of getting drunk

The reason I drank was because I wanted to be 'liberated'.

• Days spent worrying about others

• Work that requires my brain to run at full capacity

• A reality where even time alone feels suffocating

In such days, alcohol provided a momentary 'escape route'.

Laughter and jokes came out naturally
I could speak my true feelings without being shy
There was an atmosphere where it was okay to cry or get angry a little

Of course, that wasn't entirely a bad thing.

The experience of having my heart loosen up was definitely necessary, and it added richness to my life.
There were actually many nights when I was saved by it.

But—

2. What a sober night taught me

It happened one day when I was walking home alone after a drinking party.

I suddenly realized, 'I didn't get very drunk today.'

And then I noticed,
・Taking a shower as soon as I got home
・Drinking cold water
・The comfort of the morning after sleeping right away
I felt a little bit of 'comfort' in that.

From that day on, I started choosing nights where I don't drink as well.

• Being able to properly remember the content of conversations

• Being able to take responsibility for my own emotions

• Feeling refreshed in mind and body the next morning

This isn't 'incomplete because I'm not drinking,' but rather 'a different kind of fulfillment.'

3. How you relate to alcohol is the very change in your life

In my 20s, I used getting drunk to 'relieve the stress of being a working adult.' In my 30s, getting drunk provided a 'place to vent my weaknesses.'

But now,
'Even without getting drunk, I've become able to properly face myself'
I feel like there is that kind of growth as well.

How you drink alcohol is truly how you relate to yourself.
The times I drank a lot had their own meaning, and
now, the quiet time where my mind is settled is also important.

Just having this 'sense of choice' makes life a little freer.

Of course, even now, there are times when I drink like an idiot lol

4. Product Introduction | Non-alcoholic drinks I choose for 'sober nights'

The non-alcoholic drinks I've been drinking a lot lately are as follows:

• Suntory 'Non-aru Kibun' series

• All-Free, which has a solid beer flavor

• Non-alcoholic gin-style drinks with a craft feel (e.g., non-alcoholic spirits)

All of these are grateful existences that allow you to enjoy the 'feeling of drinking' without getting tipsy.
They are especially reliable allies on days when you work from home or have plans the next morning.

Since you can get a little sense of reward while maintaining your own rhythm,
I recommend them as an option for 'nights when you don't drink'🍸

Recent non-alcoholic drinks are nothing to sneeze at. Seriously.

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Whether it's a night to get tipsy or a night to stay sober, it's time to cherish yourself

What I wanted to convey in this article is,
'There is no need to decide on one or the other.'

If you want to get tipsy, you should,
and if you don't want to get tipsy, you should be honest with that feeling.

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(This article was created based on 'AI.' Please note that it may contain errors or inaccurate information.)

My self-introduction article is here

Nakashii's Alcohol Magazine is here

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