How much time would you take.Give an assessment of your willpower.
2006-09-21 23:21:09 · 9 answers · asked by shishir g 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I was an alcoholic for 25 years.
One of the reasons I found it so hard to quit was that AA convinced me that will power wouldn't work, that AA was the only way. AA didn't work for me, so I was convinced I had no other choice but to be a drunk.
That's nonsense, the only thing that works is will power, whether you take credit for it, or give the credit to God, your "higher power", your AA group or anything else.
What I really needed was help with depression and getting away from AA, once that happened, staying stopped was possible, but it still took a lot of will power.I just needed to make the decision that I would not drink, no matter what.
It took me about a year before NOT drinking became first nature.
2006-09-23 05:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible to quit. You have to make sure that you have a support group that will support your quitting. This means a big life change -- a change in chemicals processed by your body, a change in behavior, and a change in thoughts and beliefs. It's a process--that's why the people at AA call it the 12 Step Program. I think that there are other good programs, also. I've enclosed some links for both. Good luck to you and your family, because it really takes dedication to get through all of the craziness that alcoholism leaves behind...if you are ready to pick up all of the pieces, go to your local meetings or detox center.
2006-09-21 23:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by magnamamma 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first necessary thing is to change the circumstances that cause the drinking.
Like if that somebody always drinks in the pub, don't go there. If he drinks at home, make sure you have so many other things to do that there is no time for it. I think it takes a lot of willpower to do it, but it can be done, provided that the drinking has not harmed the personality yet.
2006-09-21 23:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by meiguanxi :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the rehabs in the world are not going to help unless you truly want to quit yourself. You basically have to hit rock bottom. I drank for over 30years and FINALLY hit bottom. Ten days in the hospital(7 in ICU). My promise to God that if he would help me quit I would never drink again has worked for almost 5yrs. now. Never once have I been to an AA meeting. My occupation then and now is a Bartender. Just pray that your rock bottom doesn't mean you have killed someone. Good luck in you quest to quit!
2006-09-22 00:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by rick f in okla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic. same with drugs and eating disorders. just because you stop doesn't make it go away. once you are addicted it is far easier to start again and that is why most help groups always have you say that you are an alcoholic, not you were one.
me personally, yes. i smoked for 10 and quit. i had help though, because i got pregnant. but my husband and neighbors smoke, i still don't. i've gone through drug and alcohol rehab with 2 siblings, it's hard to see from the outside and knowing that... knowing what i watched my siblings go through would make me able to do it. but also having seen that - i could never do it myself. i drink on occasion - and even by myself, but never more than 1 glass a month, and it's very rare to be hard liquor.
i currently am watching my eldest sibling who has an alcohol problem, but she still doesn't see it. she has to take pills for her liver because it has deteriorated so bad from drinking, but she still doesn't think she has a problem, and realizing that is the first step. no one can make you realize it, you have to see it on your own. i've seen with most of the people i've met, once you realize that - you get the determination to stop. you may slip a few times, but you are bound and determined to succeed.
2006-09-21 23:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by Jenessa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can quit. I know someone who has done so after 30 years of drinking. It takes the rest of your life and lots of love and support from family, friends and your local chapter of AA.
2006-09-21 23:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by S G 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on a good clinic.
Honest. You never win alone. You need
a good doctor and prof. help. No one heals by himself.
2006-09-21 23:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes with alot of suport from loved ones and alot of willpower and detemination my dad did it he was one for 30 years
2006-09-21 23:35:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will give up it atonce with my strong willpower.
2006-09-21 23:39:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋