Stopping alcohol addiction

 

I know what it feels like. I have also been there myself. A world where nothing else besides a bottle of beer/wine/rum/whisky or any other variant of liquor makes sense. You get up, you want to drink. You watch television; you want to drink. You work, you still want to drink, and so on! Life gets horrible, financial losses pile up, your health plummets down, and everyone leaves you alone. But…don’t think that the world had ended for you.

You can be cured or rather you can come out of this addiction. It does not require extensive medication or “chains of torture”; that is figuratively speaking.  It only requires your “will” to do so. Like mentioned, I too had this same phase in life. But with the support of my life partner, a few friends and my mentor; I am today a successful book author and an accountant by profession. I also run a small business of my own.

If I can do that, you can do too.  Some easy steps that you can take include,

• ·         Get rid of temptations- Remove all alcohol, barware, and other alcohol-related paraphernalia from your home and office.
• ·         Announce your goal-Let friends, family members, and co-workers know that you're trying to stop or cut back on 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 or reduce your drinking. What worked? What didn't? What can you do differently this time to avoid pitfalls?

 

This certificate I got for supporting, guiding and motivating addicted juveniles at Children’s Remand Home at Dongri, Mumbai; may interest you.

  

 

Overcoming alcohol use disorder is an ongoing process, one which can include setbacks. Extreme use of alcohol may even lead to alcoholism. Symptoms include repeated alcohol consumption despite related legal and health issues. Those with alcoholism may begin each day with a drink, feel guilty about their drinking and have the desire to cut down on the amount of drinking. I had overcome this and now (as mentioned earlier in this post) have even written a book on the subject.

 

Titled “Alcoholism to Soberism”; the book gives a complete guide on how to get out of addiction. However, some of you may not be satisfied only with “words” and would need proper guidance and support. I welcome you to a 1:1 session with me directly if you are in Mumbai and/or online for any other place.

 Depression and anxiety often go hand in hand with heavy drinking. Studies show that people who are alcohol dependent are two to three times as likely to suffer from major depression or anxiety over their lifetime.  I can help with you fight anxiety and depression as well.

Help me help you.

Madaswamy Pillai