How to avoid awkward conversation...

Question

I take medications for my bipolar disorder - and because of them I can't drink alcohol - I get extremely dizzy and tired after one drink. How can I tell people that I don't want to drink without having to mention my meds?

Answer 1

Well you could tell them you have to drive home tonight if your at their house or at a restaurant, and if they say it's just one, say you just had one, and if they say I insist, say no thank you.

Usually they stop after asking you 3 times.

If you at a restaurant order what you want and if they insist do the above.

Answer 2

Just tell them you don't drink. You can also say you gave it up for a month.

Answer 3

Just say your not an alcoholic and if people try to pressure you into drinking firmly say "NO".

Answer 4

You shouldn't have to explain anything; if you're at a restaurant, order something non-alcoholic.  Same deal at social gatherings; you don't need to explain anything- just drink what you want.

It's nobody's business why you do not drink alcohol.

Answer 5

say you are straightedge or something.

Answer 6

Don't explain anything, you don't have to.  Just say you don't drink and change the conversation.

Answer 7

Order virgin drinks

Answer 8

I agree with Moa. Or you could just say you do not like the taste of alcohol.