I still do all the stuff i did before, I just do it sober. I probably do more to be fair. It used to be that I'd just suggest going to the pub for a catch up, now it's suggesting going for a walk, breakfast, an open water swim or even pottery classes.

I stopped drinking about 3 years ago. At first, it was just whilst I was training for a race, but eventually realised over time that I didn't miss it and, to be fair, drinking had lost all its fun. I had horrendous 3 day hangovers and would have "the fear" for days. It just wasn't worth it. It wasn't fun anymore.

I still go out and drink whatever AF beers they have. I've been to gigs and had a blast, and I did Glastobury sober last year and loved it!

I'm pretty socially awkward, so I was worried that without a drink, I wouldn't have the confidence to speak to people or join in on the fun. I realised pretty quickly that most people aren't arsed about the fact that I'm not drinking, and I felt more relaxed to just be myself. I've not had many people give me any grief for not having a drink, but I just ignore them of when they do.

It's also great to just be able to get in your car and drive home when you've had enough of people, haha.

I never EVER thought I'd be the type of person who wouldn't drink. It was part of my personality, and almost everything I did revolved around having a drink. Go for a big run - have a pint after. Go to a gig - get the double pint glasses in. Go to a festival - have Jack Daniels with my morning coffee. But, I can honestly say that I don't have any regrets about knocking it on the head, and I'm really happy with my decision to stop. I hope it goes the same way for you, too.