Do you sometimes have the feeling that you CAN'T quit drinking, no matter how hard you try? You might feel a strong resolve one day, but the next day you're emptying bottle after bottle. It seems that no matter what you do or try you always end up drinking again - and drinking way too much. What CAN you do to stop drinking when you constantly keep giving in to temptation?
If you feel you CAN'T quit drinking, or haven't been ABLE to quit so far, then you have to stop trying to do too much at one time. Just concentrate on SMALL, EASY-TO-ACHIEVE steps first. It is MUCH better to successfully take a small step toward sobriety than to fail at taking a big step. (Please read Baby Steps to Sobriety for more information).
You also need to CHANGE YOUR STRATEGY. Instead of trying to completely quit, you need to instead take steps to REDUCE your alcohol intake. This different approach will allow you to begin to get your drinking under control. And hopefully after a few weeks or months of cutting back you will then find the strength to quit, once and for all.
Here are 4 things you can do to start cutting back on your drinking. The point of these steps is that they will help you focus on what you CAN do to limit your alcohol intake, and not on what you CAN'T do. These aren't perfect solutions that will miraculously reduce your desire for alcohol, but they ARE important steps for you to take if you are serious about getting your life back in control once again.
Remember, the only thing that's worse than having an alcohol problem is having an alcohol problem and doing NOTHING about it. You know you have a problem, now you must DO SOMETHING to change your lifestyle. Whether it's one of the four steps above, or checking into rehab, or anything else that can help you cut back, it's imperative that you TAKE ACTION so your life can get better. Don't just sit there reading this article, and wishing and hoping that things were better for you. DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEM. You'll be glad you did. ![]()