2006-06-20 19:04:21 · 18 answers · asked by OSO T 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Most people who decide they're drinking too much just stop or cut back on their own.
AA teaches people that they are alcoholics for life and they must NEVER have another drink in their lives. People in AA who do relapse, end up drinking heavier and do so for longer periods of time. Sort of like the person on a diet who has a slice of cake then figures they've failed and go ahead and eat the whole thing.
Drinking doesn't cure stress, believe me, I tried. There's something called "the rebound effect", meaning if you drink because of stress, when you come down, you'll be more prone to stress so you'll drink more and so on and so on...
Exercise helps, so does deep breathing. If you want to read something on how to quit try: "The Small Book" or "Rational Recovery" by Jack Trimpey.
When I first quit drinking, I read a lot of autobiographies; the one thing they all had in common was that when faced with problems, they didn't give up on what they were trying to accomplish. I applied it to my drinking.
2006-06-20 19:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't do these things, but I don't have an addictive personality. However, alcohol and smoking are just as addictive as some drugs. Drugs, however, are worse for the baby. Many doctors tell smokers who become pregnant NOT to quit cold turkey because it could disrupt the mother's chemicla balance and actually cause a miscarriage. I've known a couple women this has happened to. These women can't use a patch or gum to quit either and the doctors suggest cutting down over time. As for alcohol, the U.S. is one of the only countries whose FDA actually tell women to avoid drinking altogether. In England, doctors tell women no more than 1 drink per day and in most European countries a glass of wine is actually encouraged to improve blood flow. Like I said, I wouldn't do these things because I am nervous nelly and live by the book, but I wouldn't be so hard on those who choose to do it.
2016-03-15 13:48:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very very difficult to quit by yourself. Drinking is an addiction, and like all addictions, it's a disease. People treat it like it's something you can control. In the beginning, you probably could, but once you're hooked it's hard.
Try AlAnon, it's free and it WORKS!
Also, ask for help. Churches, family, good loyal friends. The alchohol may seem like your closest friend, your only real relief. That's your brain under the power of addiction. Your pleasure receptors are rewired, so be aware!
Good Luck,
All the Best
2006-06-20 19:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing you should do is get into a program like AA. You need to get into a support group for alcoholics. You have to learn how to manage your stress like a healthy person - excersize, talking it out, rest, sports, etc. There are many things you can do to manage stress. Take care of your alcohol problem - get into a program and then work on dealing with your stress without drinking.
2006-06-20 19:07:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drank hard from 1993 after a car accident until 2005, I'm a big jock even at 40 but it was hard to quit then one day I just said enough. That was 6 months ago and I have maybe a 24oz. beer a month.
2006-06-20 19:14:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors have told me my system is not everyday so Im not sure but its all mind over matter and if you have a juicer certain fruites and vegitables from jucing books can stiulate more than alcohol or drugs but most do not know that its kinda wierd but if people were to study the cells of plants they would see they actully crufify the radical cells so to speak and intoxicat and speed the human body up well detoxing the organs
2006-06-20 19:15:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://mbensel.com/aa.htm
Don't drink
Go to a meeting
Get a sponsor
Work the program
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Call your sponsor
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2006-06-20 19:09:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't quit your drinking problem - You may need to quit drinking, though!
A.A. is the best way - If you TRULY have a desire to stop drinking.
2006-06-20 19:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's early enough, try substituting with another less destructive addiction like sex, or rock and roll. Then work out the psychology about what feelings you are surpressing with a professional group.
2006-06-20 20:09:14 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one day at a time and with a lot of support from the people who love you also look into a few relaxation schemes like getting a massage once a week or going to group meditations i hope this helps
2006-06-20 19:08:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋