Ask HN: How do you have fun without alcohol?

r/stopdrinking helped me quit. Every time I had the urge to drink, I'd read through posts or write my own.

I still hung out with my friends who drank, but I would always order/make coffee and they all respected that and never gave me any flak. Generally, it's suggested that you find a new group of friends. If your friends can't deal with you drinking non-alcohol, then find a new group.

Four years later, I'm still dry and still want to drink every day. It's easier, but the temptation is ever-present.

Best of luck

Define Fun! Maybe you need a bucket list of things you want to do and one's which you could repeat?

I find Glycine is quite good at making me laugh my face off, I just swapped sugar for glycine. It helps break down Cortisol, a stress hormone, very quickly which is why I laugh so much, more so in stressful situations so you might come across as a bit of a nutter!

Try structured events and hobbies. Stuff like autocross, paintball, beekeeper association etc with other people. Or solitary things that depend on you, like gardening, growing mushrooms, or beekeeping.

Would you be willing to share some of your learnings on social regulation?