Get Off that Bar Stool and Quit Drinking Pt. 1
If your current level of drinking has started to make you feel ashamed then itâs time to get off that bar stool and face your problem face-to-face. Youâre not alone in your battle with alcoholism and many face the same problems as you do. Even if you donât consider yourself to be an alcoholic, there are many physical and psychological benefits to quitting drinking. If youâre ready to kick the habit, here is a list of some basic steps to follow.
Visit your physician. If youâve been drinking for quite some time, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as panic attacks, server anxiety or delirium tremens. Speaking with a medical professional about your situation will give you a clearer idea of what to expect and it will also be uplifting encouragement to continue. Be optimistic about the prospect of quitting. Donât view the absence of alcohol in your life as a door shutting. Instead think about all you can gain from quitting the bottle. Think about all of the people that itâs cut from your life and think about how great it will be take care of yourself and rekindle old friendships and to rebuild burnt bridges. Choose a specific date to quit. If you can, make it a significant date, something that will remind you of why you are quitting. Perhaps the date when you got divorced from your spouse or your birthday. Throw out all of your alcohol and alcohol related materials. Everything from the wine bottle opener to that six pack of beer should end up in a dumpster, far away from your home.