Struggling With Alcohol Addiction?

By Sober Coach Dave


Alcohol Abuse and Ways to Completely Quit

A lot of individuals who abuse alcohol know the reasons why they must stop drinking, but the how continues to puzzle even this most diligent person among us. It is either you're legally responsible for something that took place or have been fired a lot of times. It is either you were left by your spouse or abandoned by your family due to how you've been behaving. These are just a few of the reasons why you have to be determined to give up alcohol abuse.

Alcoholics usually know that they must give up the bad habit. A lot of 'normal' people do not just wake up and say, "I think I should quit drinking." A lot of people who drink heavily know deep down inside that they have a problem.

It will certainly be much easier if alcoholics could just purchase Magic Pills to heal themselves. You can also be hypnotized to reduce or even eliminate your craving for alcohol. A time machine can also work because you can go back to when you really began drinking liquor.

But the truth remains that its a lengthy and difficult course. Learning to live a life with no liquor is the very first thing you must do. The phase of craving for liquor can be lengthy and painful for some individuals. If you would like to be successful then you can utilize some tools and methods. For heavy drinkers who would go through withdrawal and detox, its crucial to ask for your physician's suggestion prior to stopping. The pain and discomfort others experience is negligible. An alcoholic would confess that he or she tried to give up at least once. But the physical cravings could last for years. And if you do not learn how to live without drinking, likely you would fail. For every one thousand alcoholics, only one stays sober for at least 2 years. You could be that ONE if you're really determined.

You will fail if you don't follow the methodical process to quit drinking alcohol.

First, you have to admit to yourself that you should stop drinking.

It can help if you jot down all the reasons you could think of to quit drinking liquor. No excuses, just jot down each and every reason. This consists of those embarrassing times and the people whom you have hurt emotionally as well as physically. Keep it and make certain to read it if you feel like giving up the objective of quitting drinking liquor.

While you are at it, try to figure out how much liquor costs you: to buy, to go to bars, in legal fees, and in lost earnings. Check your credit card statements and your budget; do not just make up numbers. Alcohol abuse is detrimental in numerous aspects - physically, mentally and financially.

This kind of honest introspection is something you would have to get used to in order to come to terms with your life and recover fully. You will know when its the correct time to quit.

Get to a Medical Doctor

Only a medical doctor could assess how much damage is done when it comes to your system. Your doctor can also give suggestions as to how to stop drinking. You might need hospitalization and medical supervision, or you might be able to do it by yourself.

Tell People (that understand)

Another great method to quit drinking is to tell trusted people that will understand that you are going to give up drinking and you might need their support. If you need help, these people would be there for you.

Find Meetings

One place to be with individuals who have gone through what you're experiencing is the 12 Step Meetings. Begin by looking for 12 Step Meetings near your area. Different kinds of individuals with different types of problems go to various kinds of meetings. Go to a lot of meetings all around your neighborhood; as a matter of fact, you ought to attend 90 meetings in 90 days. You would learn a lot more about stopping in these meetings than anywhere else.

If you have reached this point then that is something to be very proud of. Just continue to be strong and fight the cravings...live a life without alcohol in your body.




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