2007-05-04 23:34:57 · 9 answers · asked by jarrod d 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
For starters, if you feel you have an alcohol addiction--you need to quit cold turkey. Accept the fact that you will never be able to have just a few drinks 'sometimes'. It really doesn't work like that.
You also need to find other things to do to replace the hobby of drinking. Keep yourself busy and explore new interests. Find something else you can enjoy to fill the time. If your friends are also into the whole alcohol scene, you may have to consider looking into a new social circle. It can be really tough to quit drinking if there is constant pressure from friends and family to 'fall off the wagon'. Also, if you're married or in a relationship--your partner needs to be behind you 100% and be strong for you when you're feeling weak.
AA is a really great support group, but the members definitely vary from meeting to meeting. If you're not comfortable pursuing this option--why not try and find someone else to go it with you. Having someone else to talk to makes a big difference.
2007-05-05 03:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by hotmel_007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be entirely ready to quit. I don't like AA much either , but I still go around 3 times a week. Mostly just to be around people who have been through exactly what I've been through and know exactly how I'm feeling. Just remember this. You can't do it alone. I'll never work. Yeah, it might work for a while, then you will start to tell yourself that you don't have a problem and you will eventually pick up a drink. And if you are anything liike me, there is no such thing as "a" drink!
Good luck to you. I wish you the best. Just remember. "When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, the hand of AA will always be there, and for that I am responsible" You migh also try reading the first 164 pages of the Big Book. (Not the Bible) I'm refering to the book "Alchoholics Anonymous"
You might just learn something about yourself.
2007-05-04 23:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are sincere and it appears you are, by asking for ideas to stop.
...... Open /Read the link below.....
The reason for AA is for support to reach your goal It is not to pass judgement it is a way to change your way of thinking and to help comfort you in the process.....It's not easy. If you aren't an Alcoholic then ask yourself What am I then?
You are the ONLY person that can do this . The rest are here for support.
Prayers for you..........
......Myths and Common Concerns......
http://ebiz.netopia.com/judges/12stepprograms1/
They are a bunch of losers. This myth comes in many forms, from the belief that meetings are made up of scuzzy old farts in dirty trenchcoats, to the assumption that all attendees are there because they were ordered by the court to go. Those in denial about their own problem might assume that only people who can't "hold their liquor" or are "stupid enough to get caught" attend meetings.
...........Saturday, May 5, 2007 ............
..........http://www.step12.com/........
If you have a desire to stop drinking
and your drinking is causing you
problems -- or, if you have discovered
that living without alcohol is
uncomfortable, and you get restless,
irritable or discontented when not
drinking --
it is highly suggested that you find a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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You may discover why you feel this way.
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While we stress the importance of going to AA Meetings -- AA Meetings are not the Alcoholics Anonymous program of recovery.
Recovery takes place as a result of taking the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as presented in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.
2007-05-04 23:53:27 · answer #3 · answered by LucySD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to stop cold turkey. Stay away from people, places, and things that remind you or cause you to drink. Start a work out program and set a goal and constantly remind yourself of that goal. Learn to hate booze and remind yourself why you no longer want to do it. Take it one day at a time and make your goal just not to drink that day and repeat. Don't fool yourself and just have a beer or a half a beer or anything like that. You can do it, I did it without AA, rehab, or anything else.
2007-05-04 23:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Find a new group of friends and set your priorities straight. Rethink the path of life you've chosen and try to figure out your sole purpose in this life. Occupy yourself with something productive, such as, exercise during your free time, find a new hobby etc. anything is possible! you can do it!
2007-05-04 23:43:02 · answer #5 · answered by unwritten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to drink 2 litres a day
2007-05-04 23:37:42 · answer #6 · answered by mimsy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anything done for 22 days is done throughout the lifetime!
try and quit that for 22 days........u will have it done all through ur life time!
2007-05-04 23:40:06 · answer #7 · answered by adithya k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start a new hobby, like drugs...
2007-05-04 23:37:38 · answer #8 · answered by nomadic10denc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
punish your self.
when you will drink , eat one gree chilli.
next time you won't drink,.
2007-05-04 23:37:56 · answer #9 · answered by magnet 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋