Dreams about drinking, especially when you dislike alcohol, can symbolize a feeling of being overwhelmed or out of control in your waking life. It might reflect a situation where you feel pressured to engage in something that doesn’t align with your values or that you’re uncomfortable with. The “feeling like crap” afterward could indicate regret, guilt, or dissatisfaction with going along with something you didn’t truly want to do. It may also suggest you’re dealing with stress or emotions that need addressing but you’re unsure how to cope. Have you been facing any situations recently where you felt pushed into something you didn’t want to do?

Couldn’t have been better said. I work in an industry full of narcissists, the OP just needs to regularly start flexing the part of the mind that allows us all to sincerely conceptualize the situation of another party. It’s strangely fun once you get good at doing it.