I wouldn't say I way alcoholic, maybe borderline.
I'm back at college and need to give it a rest after 12 years, so I'm going to try and stop for the whole month of November, what chance do you think I stand?
2006-10-27 11:18:14 · 12 answers · asked by holmegirl 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I think rehab would be a little harsh, us brits don't go to rehab until we've actually started to eat our own livers, with a nice chianti, of course
2006-10-27 11:25:03 · update #1
ur chance is as good as ur determination to do it. i thought i'd never quite smoking and here i am 3 months later and still smoke free. just take it one day at a time and when u think u want a drink then pick up a book or go for a run or trot or walk. maybe u can join a support club and whatever u do try and stay away from the party people and bars. just concentrate on ur goal and ur studies and what u want them to do for u. good luck.
2006-10-27 11:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Nora G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If someone offered you a million pounds, I'd bet you could do it; it all depends on how motivated you are to do it. If you're just testing it to see if you can, with no big motivation, you'll probably give in at the first attractive opportunity.
People trying to quit on their own have about a 5% success rate.
Here's some practical tips on quitting or cutting down:
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/DrinkTooMuch.html
2006-10-27 18:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attitude is a big part, and it sounds like you've got good motivators to keep dry. the other big big factor is support, so even though you don't think of yourself as alcoholic, AA will give you the support you need, and the help of others who've been there. Give it a try. Good luck.
2006-10-27 11:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold turkey is tough. Maybe you should just try and cut back. You know maybe a couple drinks on the weekend or one night a week you go out.
2006-10-27 11:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by nonameforme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't maybe you are and alcoholic and you should get some help. Not trying to sound mean just being truthful. Good luck though.
2006-10-27 11:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by spirit filled 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really want to stop you have a wonderful chance to quit. just stay away from people who are drinking. maybe go to an aa meeting here and there?
2006-10-27 11:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by marilee w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
50/50
2006-10-27 11:25:47 · answer #7 · answered by kings_style 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how dedicated you are to quiting...if you are serious about stopping then you need to stay away from the drinking temptations.
2006-10-27 11:22:04 · answer #8 · answered by kndykisz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask this question, you need rehab.
2006-10-27 11:22:35 · answer #9 · answered by lex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONE DAY AT A TIME IS ALL YOU CAN REALLY ASK FOR . YOU HAVE TO WANT TO STOP AND UNFORTUNATELY WE CAN'T HELP YOU OVER THE COMPUTER PLEASE CONFIDE IN SOMEONE OR SEEK HELP. YOUR CAREER THAT YOU SEEK THROUGH COLLEGE MAY DEPEND ON YOU GETTING HELP. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
2006-10-27 11:25:14 · answer #10 · answered by CareBear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋