I'm on the same page as the original poster. I feel like nothing positive is coming out of drinking. It does open a lot of doors to talk to women because #1, your inhibitions are decreased. But it seems like every relationship I've ever made at a bar while drunk doesn't go anywhere anyway. I'm sure with practice and new mind set you can be just as effective approaching sober.
I've also had steadily increasing hangovers in the past 4-5 years. It makes me completely worthless the next day even after 4-5 beers. I feel really uncomfortable without some kind of drink in my hand and I usually opt for soda water or drink a coke or redbull. I can get a buzz off redbull that makes it easier to chat up girls. Caffiene is pretty bad for you to, so ideally I'd like to just go with no stimulant. Might be a slow process but I think I can work up to it.
I've also had steadily increasing hangovers in the past 4-5 years. It makes me completely worthless the next day even after 4-5 beers. I feel really uncomfortable without some kind of drink in my hand and I usually opt for soda water or drink a coke or redbull. I can get a buzz off redbull that makes it easier to chat up girls. Caffiene is pretty bad for you to, so ideally I'd like to just go with no stimulant. Might be a slow process but I think I can work up to it.