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Allen Carr easy way to control alcohol? Anyone done this??

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julie2301
julie2301

I went to a clinic in Wimbledon, London on Saturday 15/11/14 and feel pretty good about my decision to get sober! I was drinking 2 bottles of wine every night when I got home from work and no longer took a day off as I had done up until about 6 weeks ago!

I had read the book last year and it worked for a couple of months but then I stupidly thought I could just have a couple and keep it under control but a year later I was back to the 2 bottles and no day off each week!!

I wondered if anyone had tried this method as I sure could use some support, dont feel like I am missing out but now I cant stop eating rubbish!! Can anyone help? Or know of a forum that could? 6 days sober and counting!!

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  • pmcg21
    pmcg21 julie2301

    Posted

    hi Julie - bad news- there is no easy way to control alcohol- i truly wish there was- do you think so many of us would struggle with alcoholism if there was an easy solution- anyway fair play to you for getting help - it is not easy to admit to yourself let alone anyone else that you have a problem with alcohol- there is alot of help out there now- but it is important that you reach out and ask for help- AA- counseling whatever works for you- there is no prescriptive solution- if you feel that this book helps you stay sober - use it- use whatever means you find works- 6 days you should be starting to feel alot better- just be wary of falling into the trap of thinking you are out of the woods because you feel better- try and remember what brought you to the clinic in the first place- i wish you the best of luck with your sober life - well done you should be very proud of yourself 
    • julie2301
      julie2301 pmcg21

      Posted

      Thank you pmcg21, 

      At the moment I am finding it easy to not drink, its just I was hoping there was other people out there on a similar journey with the Allen Carr way! 

      It completely helps you to reprogramme the way you think about alcohol, and I know I can have a drink if I want one as I am an adult so its my choice, but I really really dont want one!!

      I am not sure how it works but it does!!

      7 days sober and proud as punch!! (The non alcoholic kind obviously!!).

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    • pmcg21
      pmcg21 julie2301

      Posted

      it doesent matter how it works , Julie, if it works for you stick with it- sometimes we spend to long trying to figure out the why- go with it - and well done again 
    • julie2301
      julie2301 pmcg21

      Posted

      Thank you pmcg21, 12 days free and feeling great!! 
    • pmcg21
      pmcg21 julie2301

      Posted

      hi Julie, i am delighted to hear you are doing so well- you should be very proud of yourself- stick at it- stay strong- and again well done you-
    • julie2301
      julie2301 pmcg21

      Posted

      Hi pmcg21,

      Just wanted to let you know that I think I have cracked this alcohol thing!

      My Dad died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday night after a short illness, it is the second shock death of a close family member in 9 months! 

      The strongest thing I have drank this weekend is limeade, and I am 16 days sober and proud of how far I have come!

      My Dad was really proud of me and I won't let him down, but more importantly, I won't let myself down!

      Thank you for your support and kind words of encouragement! It means a lot.

      Julie x

  • pmcg21
    pmcg21 julie2301

    Posted

    Hi Julie my sincerest condolences on the passing of your father, for you to go through these traumas and shocks without resorting to alcohol shows great strength of character and you should rightly be very proud of yourself- keep reaching out Julie, we all need support now and then, stay strong and i will remember you and your dad in my prayers- best of luck
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