i want to stop drinking for good. pls tell me ways to do it...?

Question

hey... i've quitted smoking and it felt great. but the problem is that i still can't get off that bottle of beer... my belly is bloating up because of this and i feel that something must be done to end all of this.. advise me guys...

Answer 1

Try gatorade or some other flavored non alcholic drinks and exercise. Try kickboxing or boxing or any type of martial arts training to get in shape and also to learn self defense at the same time. Or you could run or jog

Answer 2

I would suggest that you join an AA group nearby. They have meetings at some places seven days a week. They will give you materials, books and when in attendence you don't have to say anything if you care not to. However; you will get to hear stories of how men and women stopped drinking. One guy has been in attendence for over 23 years and has not had a drink. He said the 12-step program that AA has saved his life. There will be people there that some may have had a drink before the meeting.
it is open to both men, and women. Most meetings are closed, howeverAbout twice per week it is open as you can bring a relative, friend. It is a nice place to meet new friends and after a few visits you will get a sponsor. And if wake up at any hour you will have the number of your sponsor, and he will either come over to your house, or he will meet you somewhere for coffee, or whatever. But if you need to take a drink they are there for you.

Answer 3

Its a difficult question to answer without knowing how much you're actually drinking. If you are drinking to a point where you are physically dependent on alcohol, it could be dangerous for you to just stop drinking. Some people experience grand mal seizures and alcohol is actually one of the most dangerous substances to withdraw from if you are a dependent drinker, so make an appointment with you local CDAT (Community Drug and Alcohol Team) and have a proper assessment of your drinking. The can halp you identify drinking patters, so you can see what you drink, how much in which situations, in which company, in which social situations, and with what sort of consequences. They may ask you to keep a drink diary and them once a week you take an honest look at how much you've had and where you feel you can cut down. Try to drink less acidic drinks such as cider. They are terrible for your insides, and frequently lead to pancreatitis, breakdown of the stomach lining, passing blood etc.

Basically, get a professional assessment and find out if you ned professional help, keep a drink diary and get an idea of your drinking patern, set yourself realistic goals, go for reductions rather than expect to be tea-total from one day to the next. AA... I'm no fan of it but it works for some. Its peer support where you have a confidential buddy you can call whenever whereas your counsellor will be 9-5.

Best of luck.

Answer 4

You need to find a replacement activity or substance. Like, if you want to drink alcohol then go for a walk, exercise, call someone, visit someone, walk around a store, anything that will distract you. You'll be surprised how quickly cravings/needs come and go when you're not sitting there focusing on them.


Another option is you may need to remove yourself from your circle of friends or whomever is enabling you. If you drink with the same person/ppl every week, then you need to either start hanging out with them when they're not drinking, or you need to do other things without them for a little while until you are in control of yourself and your addiction. I'm not saying to cut ties with them and not speak with them at all, I'm saying avoid the situations where you will feel pressured to drink. Make new and different plans that will remove you from bad environments/places.

I quit smoking, too, 10/19/2004. I quit because I wanted to, but could never get up enough will power to do it. Then, I got my wisdom teeth cut out and I was advised not to smoke after the surgery and I just seized the day! I still think about cigs a lot and it's been almost 2 years. But, the payoff is sooo much better than having that crutch there. It's liberating to stand on your own two feet without having to depend on a substance to define you.

Take control of your own life and your future. Also, pray hard about it and you will feel stronger with a little support from those who love you ;-) "A journey of a thousand miles begins with just one step."

Answer 5

You have to really want it. You quit smoking(as did I)and that too,can be very difficult to overcome,so congrats! I stopped drinking 17+ years ago. Unfortunately,it takes some people,to go through,something drastic or tragic,to help them make that decision.
Try going to AA(alcoholic anonymous)meetings.
And I agree with Newlywed 23. I wish you the best,Y.

Answer 6

Find a hobby. Exercise is great bc it helps you become healthy and get in shape. Join a gym, it's the best investment you can make.

Also, don't go to AA, it's a front of the church and has horrible teaching methods.

Answer 7

go to a dr's for advise like if your a heavy drinker and have trouble quitting there is a med you can take that will make you sick if you drink alcohol also trying to go to AA they can help

Answer 8

if you tried on your own and can't quit, try a meeting at your local aa club, if you don't like it don't go back,it has helped 1000's of people worldwide to stop drinking,and to begin to live a better life.

Answer 9

Id like to know,too. Except i cant lay off the cosmos!

Answer 10

Try oldols non alcohol beer.