Posted by BeardedLady on December 15, 2002, at 17:54:02
In reply to How to celebrate without drink, posted by FredPotter on December 12, 2002, at 18:01:55
Hi, Fred:
I have found some drug-free euphoria inducers.
The first time I went water-skiing was an exhilaration I've not ever felt. It was amazing! My brain said, "Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" for hours! But you may not be in a warm and sunny place, so...
In-line skating gives me euphoria--during and after. I put my headphones on and crank the DIY punk CD (unbelieveable fun) and skate my brains out. But you may not have skates (or be able to rent them), so...
Heights give me a severe phobic reaction--I could puke, really. But it's very similar to euphoria! There is something amazing about being where the air is thin and the drop is long. But you may not be near mountains, so...
Look for something in these suggestions that might be useful to you. Something exhilarating--something you always wanted to do but maybe were afraid to do. And if you're thinking that it's not quite something you can do at a party, you're so right. But imagine doing it before the party--a few days, a week. The exhilaration lasts a long time.
Nope, there's really no magic pill that can help you here, especially if you already have a problem with alcohol. You don't want to rely on some other chemical that may replace alcohol and be just as dangerous.
I hope you find the thrill of a lifetime in the trill of a bird or the roar of thunder. I hope you find it in a hot air balloon or on a jet ski.
And if you find it at all, please let us know!
Good luck!
beardy
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