F.O.M.O. (fear of missing out on something)

[Mizz Fitt]

Ive been reading and hearing alot about fomo these days , particularly in relation to facebook addiction and the like but I feel that it could defiantly be used in relation to alcohol. Ive read alot of threads that talk of struggle and slipping and im almost certain its cos of this fomo, fear of missing out on some good times cos were not drinking but I would just like to point out what you are missing out on:

making a fool of yourself
slurring
hangover
less money
less self respect
looking like crap
and starting the cycle again the next day to remove the bad feelings from the day/night before.

[one2many]

F.O.M.O. (fear of missing out on something)

Good Post Mizz!

I have a facebook addiction that I can't shake

[cymru]

F.O.M.O. (fear of missing out on something)

Yes, were very good at lying to ourselves when it comes to alcohol and what were missing out on. We make up these great images of going out in the sun, socialising with friends, chatting with a loved one and coming home having had a brill night. What were actually missing out on is the embaressment, the loss of money, self respect and causing hurt to loved one all around. Well, thats my experience anyway!!

[hillsidetime]

F.O.M.O. (fear of missing out on something)

Hi Mizz FItt, you certainly listed some of the things that we shed from our lives when we go sober.

Like a lot of things in life, it takes time I think, for us to really get perspective on our new sober lives. When I first went sober, I really missed time with the guys, chatting, drinking etc. Now, I don't want that in my life any more - I still can find times to be with the guys, I just don't drink. I don't fear what I miss, I have created what I want, and I don't worry about missing that drinking lifestyle anymore.

I will add to your list:

- making horrible decisions
- fighting with your wife
- influencing your children
- decreased performance and work
- having to hide alcohol breath all the time

Take care,
Hill

[Bean]

F.O.M.O. (fear of missing out on something)

Good post Mizz Fitt. I went out on Saturday night to watch an amazing band play. I got to the point where I wanted to leave, solely because of all the wasted people acting like t***s all around me. A friend showed up with a bunch of her friends and was so high or drunk or something - you could have hit her with a brick and she wouldn't have noticed.

The behaviour was annoying but more than anything, it was really unattractive. I cringed to think of how many times I have behaved and looked like that myself.

So it seems I've now turned into 'one of those non drinkers'...felt myself to be very critical that night but hey, if it keeps me on the right side of the fence, who cares?