Patrick

I'm Patrick. I used to have a life that been narrowed by drinking. A life where I made it through work, got to the end of the week exhausted and reached for a drink. A lot of drink. I started the next week sluggish from the weekend, limped through it and then repeated the cycle. Going 99% sober helped me start living again. Everything improved. I started to see my life through clear eyes, rather than through the blur of a drinking session or the fog of a hangover. I'm here to support anyone interested in sobriety or making low alcohol lifestyle choices.
99% Sober featured in Low No Drinker Magazine
What is 99% Sober? – The LND Magazine Interview

Since being described as “the sober-curious manifesto of the year” in Low No Drinker Magazine, there has been quite the buzz around 99% Sober, and the broader approach to sobriety and mindful drinking that it advocates. We sat down with the author, Patrick Ruddy, to really dig into it.

Sun, Sea and Alcohol Free?

Many Brits associate holiday with drinking, but alcohol-free alternatives can result in more restful and enjoyable trips, without sacrificing holiday rituals. Non-alcoholic alternatives like Guinness Zero and Lyre’s Italian Spritz provide satisfying options, making it easier to incorporate alcohol-free drinks into holiday routines.

Socialising Sober Survival Guide
Socialising Sober  – Spring Survival Guide

How do you navigate the pressure to drink, without becoming a hermit and avoiding drink centred events all together? I’m glad you asked, let me run you through my Socialising Sober – Spring Survival Guide

But drinking makes me feel good, doesn’t it?

I used to tell myself that drinking made me feel good, but since stopping i’m far more aware of what’s really going on with my mind and body.
In my latest post we run through 9 quick fire wins that you can look forward to as you back away from the booze.

Would you stop drinking if I gave you £60,000?

By simply not spending so much money on booze, your finances will improve. Research from Alcohol Change UK,  shows the average drinker in the UK spends a whopping £62,899 on alcohol over the course of a lifetime

How can I be confident without alcohol?

I didn’t think I could be confident without alcohol. But as I took control of my drinking and my mental health, finances, and ability to deal with life in general all increased, so did my confidence.

Will going sober make me more attractive?

Of course there are much more serious reasons for going sober than to get really, really, really, ridiculously good-looking, but it’s a nice bonus. Despite

Do I need AA to get sober?

Up until I properly flung myself into it two years ago, my understanding of what going sober meant was based on what I had seen

Sober Curious or drinking business man
Does alcohol help relieve stress?

I thought so. I told myself that because I worked long hours and had a very stressful job, I needed a drink to let off