Alcohol: The giving up of

Over the last year I have virtually given up drinking with the exception of the odd night out. I think ive been out on the drink 3 times this year. Thats a shock to people I know go out all time but its taught me alot this year.

Ive discovered that alcohol has really affected my chest and wellbeing in the past so over the last year ive cut down to virtually not going out and drinking at all. I will still go out but just not drink

I found ive saved alot of money

I went out in march this year for a few too many with some very good friends in the village and then I didnt go out again until recently, as I just havent found a reason to want to drink or feel like I enjoy it anymore because although im lucky I do not suffer from hangovers but I get seriously dehydrated and that really affects my chest and health and the day after I feel like I cant shift anything off my chest as its all stuck and my stomach is a nightmare. It can then take an entire day of drinking fluids and nebulisers to start gettting things moving again off my chest. Its a nightmare as it makes me feel tight chested and that I cant cough anything out.

That seven month period of not drinking showed just how much it can help your health and especially my chest and stomach.

I had a few this weekend with some good friends and my girlfriend but come sunday I found my chest all blocked up again and I spent sunday drinking tonnes of water to re-hydrate and help my chest loosen up and get the mucus moved it makes you feel tired as I just couldnt get enough air in my lungs.

I dont like this feeling and especially as im not 100% at the moment in fact my more like 60 % so ive decided that drinking is just not for me right now so im not drinking again until I feel my health has improved to as best as possible and even then I just may not bother anyway.

I may have one or two to celebrate my birthday or xmas but i Just dont want the hassle of trying to clear my chest after its painful and annoying so id rather drink water than suffer with my chest

Health comes first and Ive had my fun drinking when I was in my early 20s so now I will have fun improving my health and watching others suffer with their drinking antics ha ha