Do you feel like you drink too much? Do you feel like alcohol has created problems in your life? Do you realize that alcohol is only harming yourself? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you need to prepare for quitting drinking.
Life can seem overwhelming with the burdens and worries that can be placed upon you just from day to day living. This feeling has most certainly led to the growing number of those suffering from alcoholism. People often make the mistake of turning to alcohol as a means of escaping from these modern demands never seeing that that bottle only leads to more and more destruction in their social, private and professional lives. Alcoholism has emerged to be one of the most widespread diseases facing us today.
Just the action of deciding to work towards removing alcohol from your life can have a positive effect on yourself and those around you. As you quit drinking, you will notice a better relationship with your family and friends. Your current state of health will improve and your future health will be dramatically changed for the better. You will begin to feel and actually be more productive in all aspects of your life and enjoy the things you are doing more. Alcohol doesn't make up for all of the things you feel like you might be missing in life; it only guarantees you will never have them.
When deciding to stop drinking, do it step by step. Here are some helpful hints to start you on your way.
One of the first steps is to understand what habits lead to your drinking. Replace these habits with something more positive and healthier to avoid the path to drinking. Once you create better habits, your body will soon feel refreshed and more relaxed leading to the urge to drink diminishing over time.
Educate yourself with as much information as you can and seek support form the many groups and people available to help you. Quitting drinking is not easy, but with determination and encouragement you can beat this disease.
Accepting that you may have a problem, and seeking help where necessary, are often the biggest steps to cutting back on alcohol, or cutting it out completely. Some people deny to themselves that they have a problem. The sort of thoughts that some people deceive themselves with include: "I can cope", "I'm only drinking what my mates drink", "I can stop anytime".
You need to fight off the temptation as best you can. As malnutrition is a major source of dependency, eat meats and fresh vegetables with every meal. Avoid situations where alcohol might be present, tempting you to drink. Try a non-alcoholic drink as an alternative to the unavoidable social situation where alcohol is available. Chocolate or candy is helpful. Sugar cravings are normal when problem drinkers quit. By keeping chocolates or candies available, you fight off the mental craving by increasing your endorphins provided by these treats.
Opt for low alcohol beers to cut back on your alcohol intake or at least skip over the 'strong' beers or lagers. Pace your rate of drinking and even try alternating soft drinks with those with alcohol.
You can always seek a doctor for help. A practical nurse or a doctor can help you in your physical addiction and can refer a specially trained counselor or advisor to help with the mental aspect of addiction. These people can help customized a plan for you personally to help give you the best odds of overcoming alcoholism.
When you carry out you plan of quitting drinking, you should also care about that don't cut way down right away. Because if you do so, you may go on a drinking binge. The booze has your life, and will fight to keep it. A chronic alcoholic who quits all at once can be at major risk for health related issues. So, take it easy.
Life can seem overwhelming with the burdens and worries that can be placed upon you just from day to day living. This feeling has most certainly led to the growing number of those suffering from alcoholism. People often make the mistake of turning to alcohol as a means of escaping from these modern demands never seeing that that bottle only leads to more and more destruction in their social, private and professional lives. Alcoholism has emerged to be one of the most widespread diseases facing us today.
Just the action of deciding to work towards removing alcohol from your life can have a positive effect on yourself and those around you. As you quit drinking, you will notice a better relationship with your family and friends. Your current state of health will improve and your future health will be dramatically changed for the better. You will begin to feel and actually be more productive in all aspects of your life and enjoy the things you are doing more. Alcohol doesn't make up for all of the things you feel like you might be missing in life; it only guarantees you will never have them.
When deciding to stop drinking, do it step by step. Here are some helpful hints to start you on your way.
One of the first steps is to understand what habits lead to your drinking. Replace these habits with something more positive and healthier to avoid the path to drinking. Once you create better habits, your body will soon feel refreshed and more relaxed leading to the urge to drink diminishing over time.
Educate yourself with as much information as you can and seek support form the many groups and people available to help you. Quitting drinking is not easy, but with determination and encouragement you can beat this disease.
Accepting that you may have a problem, and seeking help where necessary, are often the biggest steps to cutting back on alcohol, or cutting it out completely. Some people deny to themselves that they have a problem. The sort of thoughts that some people deceive themselves with include: "I can cope", "I'm only drinking what my mates drink", "I can stop anytime".
You need to fight off the temptation as best you can. As malnutrition is a major source of dependency, eat meats and fresh vegetables with every meal. Avoid situations where alcohol might be present, tempting you to drink. Try a non-alcoholic drink as an alternative to the unavoidable social situation where alcohol is available. Chocolate or candy is helpful. Sugar cravings are normal when problem drinkers quit. By keeping chocolates or candies available, you fight off the mental craving by increasing your endorphins provided by these treats.
Opt for low alcohol beers to cut back on your alcohol intake or at least skip over the 'strong' beers or lagers. Pace your rate of drinking and even try alternating soft drinks with those with alcohol.
You can always seek a doctor for help. A practical nurse or a doctor can help you in your physical addiction and can refer a specially trained counselor or advisor to help with the mental aspect of addiction. These people can help customized a plan for you personally to help give you the best odds of overcoming alcoholism.
When you carry out you plan of quitting drinking, you should also care about that don't cut way down right away. Because if you do so, you may go on a drinking binge. The booze has your life, and will fight to keep it. A chronic alcoholic who quits all at once can be at major risk for health related issues. So, take it easy.
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Find out how to quit Abusing Alcohol Written by Ed Philips and Quit Alcohol Today.
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