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How to change the habit of drinking and association with drink

  • 28-07-2014 11:05am
    #1
    chubbs2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭


    Hi all,
    After another killer hangover and massive feelings of guilt I have decided that I need to just stop drinking altogether. I have a doctors appointment on Wednesday just to have a chat about it. I'm just wondering how did people who have given up cope when you would normally have had a drink for example, sat night watching a film on TV or sitting out the back on a summers evening, Xmas time and birthdays etc. I would normally drink at home so not drinking I a pub is not really an issue for me. It's only when I think about it that a lot of my drinking is associated with things, relaxing in the evening, watching telly or sitting on the decking etc. I'd love to hear how people still did their usual things but didn't miss the drink that went with it?


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  • #2
    hubba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 376 ✭✭hubba


    Read Allen Carr or Jason Vale's books on how to control/quit alcohol. They will dramatically change your perspective which will mean you will need less 'willpower'. It has worked for lots of us here on boards.

    Sitting out the back on a summers evening is relaxing in itself. You don't need a drink. You won't WANT a drink after you read either of those books. I can't recommend them enough.

    Make sure you have a plan though, for when you decide to quit, to keep yourself busy, happy, rested, calm. Search for Realies excellent posts on the subject of plans.

    I drank a lot at home too, but kept very busy to not dwell on it and I took up a sport which gave me something to focus on and work towards, to occupy my mind mainly but also it have me a natural high which gave me a renewed zest for life and living.

    I hope this helps, chubbs2011.


  • #3
    xzanti
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    +1 on Allen Carr book!!!!


  • #4
    mdolly123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭mdolly123


    chubbs2011 wrote: »
    Hi all,
    After another killer hangover and massive feelings of guilt I have decided that I need to just stop drinking altogether. I have a doctors appointment on Wednesday just to have a chat about it. I'm just wondering how did people who have given up cope when you would normally have had a drink for example, sat night watching a film on TV or sitting out the back on a summers evening, Xmas time and birthdays etc. I would normally drink at home so not drinking I a pub is not really an issue for me. It's only when I think about it that a lot of my drinking is associated with things, relaxing in the evening, watching telly or sitting on the decking etc. I'd love to hear how people still did their usual things but didn't miss the drink that went with it?
    If you are using alcohol as a reward/to unwind/ or have rules around your drinking/ or posting on forums for help with your drinking habits etc you may have a real problem so be honest with yourself ad get real help.


  • #5
    KrustyBurger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭KrustyBurger


    Great post op.

    Any habit can be formed/broken. I think the usual period is to do/quit something for about 3 weeks. This then forms or breaks the habit.

    Quitting is easy, staying off maybe not so! But you've identified that you use drink to unwind and relax. You really need to stick it out for the first few weeks regardless. Try something else as a reward, chocolate, tea, a book, a run etc.

    +! on Allen Carrs book, a great read.


  • #6
    Carpet diem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 543 ✭✭✭Carpet diem


    I went to doctor and chat with her and got some tablets to help me stay off it. I found it very good initally to break a habit. Obviously need to follow doctors orders very strictly on whatever they may prescribe.

    It won't cure all your problems but could form part of the jigsaw.


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  • #7
    chubbs2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭chubbs2011


    Thanks for all the replies, I went to my doctor and she was really great and understanding. I explained how as I have gotten older the hangovers have gotten worse, she said over the years wine has become very strong 13% and 14% which will get you very drunk and they are very acidy so that explains my very sick stomach. We had a great chat and she asked some questions and without going into too much detail she is happy that my drinking is out of habit as I don't crave drink on the days I don't take any alcohol etc. she said its very fixable I just have to change my habits, I have not drank since and I feel great. It was great having no hangover at the weekend and my mind feels clearer. I will pick up those books and give them a read. Thanks again for the good advice. All I can say to anyone who may think they have an issue with alcohol go see your gp, it makes all the difference, I came out of her office feeling great.


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