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The warning signs

If we consume alcohol simply to feel good, or to avoid feeling bad, our drinking could become problematic.

Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can sneak up on us, so it’s important to be aware of the warning signs and take steps to cut back if we recognise them.

Do you have a drinking problem?

You may have a drinking problem if you...

 Need a drink to steady the shakes in the morning

Feel guilty or ashamed about your drinking

Lie to others or hide your drinking habits

Have friends or family members who are worried about your drinking

Need to drink in order to relax or feel better

“Black out” or forget what you did while you were drinking

Regularly drink more than you intended to

Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol abuse is often a misguided attempt to manage varying manifestations of stress or anxiety. Overcoming these feelings is a solid foundation to overcoming the alcohol addiction. This BBC article describes the serious health risks of failing to resolve alcohol abuse.

Our subconscious mind controls our feelings, emotions, doubts and inadequacies. To resolve these underlying issues, we need to access our subconscious mind and reframe our limiting beliefs using Hypnotherapy and EFT.

Overcoming an addiction to alcohol can be a long and bumpy road.

Recovery starts with admitting you have a problem with alcohol.

To start, you should:

Get rid of temptations.

Remove all alcohol and other drinking reminders from your home and office.

Let friends, family members, and co-workers know that you’re trying to stop drinking.

If they drink, ask them to support your recovery by not doing so in front of you.

Be upfront about your new limits. Make it clear that drinking will not be allowed in your home and that you may not be able to attend events where alcohol is being served.

Avoid bad influences. Distance yourself from people who don’t support your efforts to stop drinking or respect the limits you’ve set. This may mean giving up certain friends and social connections.

Learn from the past. Reflect on previous attempts to stop drinking. What worked? What didn’t? What can you do differently this time to avoid pitfalls?

'Alcoholism isn't a spectator sport. Eventually the whole family gets to play'

Joyce Rebeta-Burditt