i drink one or two drinks a day.i don't get drunk but i am such in the habit of having my happy hour that i am finding it very hard to stop that ritual now that i want to.
2006-08-02 06:35:42 · 8 answers · asked by freebird 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
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2006-08-02 06:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lipstick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you finally decide that you have had enough, stopping is easy.
The best time to make the decision to stop drinking is before you are forced to stop. You do not gain anything from drinking, yes you feel great for a while but what about the lost brain cells?
Going through life 'under the influence' will eventually make you wonder what life would have been like without it. I started when I was around 15 and quit 5 years ago. I no longer enjoy getting or watching people slowly get stupid.
2006-08-02 07:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by sync_ron_icity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
or you could try drinking 1 glass of wine instead since that has shown to be beneficial. if you want to quit altogether, try substituting a non-alcoholic drink for your ritual. you can still hang out sans drinking booze. my boyfriend broke his addiction this way. he was a jack daniels drinker and liked the burn. he used sparkling water with lime so his mouth would still have a sensation. you can also try eating a nutrient dense diet to curb your cravings and stay away from refined white flour, sugar products and juices since they create alcohol in the body.
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2006-08-02 09:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by curious1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it really is only a couple a day, it isn't too much to worry about. since you're talking about a.a., i'm thinking it might be more like 2-? a day. if it is only ritual for you, continue your routine, have a couple of drinks then, find something else to do immediatly after (i would suggest a walk, jog, writing). find something that interests you that might be hard to do after drinking. try it until you find something you would rather do than having happy hour. it might be the lag after the drinking which is keeping you in the habit. all else fails, get rid of the alcohol in your home, and get a support group.
2006-08-02 07:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by barbsmonsta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big drinks or standard drinks? Standard? Why be concerned. Enjoy! All kinds of evidence, away from the fear and propaganda of AA of course, that you're increasing longevity, general health and so on. Be mindful of the addiction industry, most of whom are "in recovery" forever, and speak from a place of fear and prior self abuse. Most need a good dose of psychotherapy and then go enjoy happy hour somewhere. Alas, they remain on this " I have a disease B.S. and therefore will forever remain a cult. Mind you, proceed with caution around drink. Make certain you're getting your lovin, tactility when you need it. IE don't let the drink suffice for any or all woes, lonliness, etc then you'll possibly end up like the raving "addicts" who never came into awareness around their own needs, wants, identity so to speak. Don't drive after 2.
2006-08-02 06:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may well be able to stop without help. On the other hand, if there is a job that needs to be done, it makes good sense to use all the tools available to get the job done quickly and as easily as possible. I'd guess that you don't want the stigma of going to AA, right? ". . . finding it very hard to stop . . . now that I want to" may mean you need more help than willpower.
2006-08-02 06:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't' keep any liquor in the house that would cause you to have a drink. Your not an alcoholic, just used to having a couple of drinks everyday. I was doing that and I just decided to stop and not keep any alcohol around anymore, I also tried to occupy myself in doing something else around the time I would have my drinks. Best of luck!
2006-08-02 06:42:55 · answer #7 · answered by SAChicky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look into something called the "master cleanser" ask about it at natural food stores. you have to be really serious to do it. its really good for you in every way and is said to help rid you of addictions. makes you completely disgusted by things like drinking and cigarettes
2006-08-02 11:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋