Tips for Staying Sober
Dear Annie: I wanted to offer a few thoughts for your readers regarding alcohol awareness. The truth is that any method that helps someone reduce their alcohol consumption has to be commended. People with alcohol dependency come from all walks of life and demographics.
These phrases are the basis of Allen Carr's "Easy Way to Quit" and Holly Whitaker's "Quit Like a Woman" (based in part on the first program). They have been my mantra for more than two years. The two methods helped me to cut my alcohol dependency completely. I have them written on an index card. At first, I read it every day. While that became less necessary after the first year, I still occasionally reread them and maintain my commitment to being a non-drinker.
Fundamentals to Abstinence:
Make a vow to quit forever.
Define yourself as a non-drinker.
Take away the desire to drink.
There's no such thing as one drink.
One drink is all it takes to hook you.
Never doubt your decision to quit.
To stop feeling the need, stop use.
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