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Excessive alcohol intake

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jody93685
jody93685

So I'm a 40 year old female and since the breakdown of my first marriage I've either drunk a bottle a wine a night or at present two bottles of 8.4% Henry westons cider.

I know my intake is too high but struggling to break the cycle, it's been 16 years and every morning I wake up and say that's it there's no need etc but I still need/crave the satisfaction of that first drink.

I've gone two weeks without it and was so pleased with myself and looked forward to going to bed, but I just can't do it 😢

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 jody93685

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    alcohol use disorder is a serious disease. it effects 18 million in the US alone. you are not alone. it is not a falure of character or will that you cannot stop. its the body and mind with a serious addiction. plz see you doctor or councilor for additional resources .

    your right you cant do this on your own by telling yourself you can not have a drink. the alcohol has trained the reward / pleasur system in your brain to crave alcohol. i know it's an impossible thing to imagine, but there are medications, patches and injections that can help you stop the cravings thru this difficult time. never stop drinking alcohol cold turkey it could have serious consequences on you life .

    • jody93685
      jody93685 barbara66703

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      Thank you, I am going to try and ease myself away from it. My husband says I have an addictive personality because whatever I start I don't stop, whether it's collecting something or doing something it's kinda all or nothing.

    • barbara66703
      barbara66703 jody93685

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      plz see a professional to help educate on types of techniques are used to stop the craving.

    • jody93685
      jody93685 barbara66703

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      Just wanted to add that I have been alcohol free for 14 days today 😃

  • jane90271
    jane90271 jody93685

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    My friend was helped by therapy in a special institution. First, the dose of alcohol was reduced and walks were added, and then the alcohol was gradually removed completely. This special institution socialized my friend and he found an incentive and a hobby. Each case is unique, but it is possible that lifestyle changes can affect habits as well.

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