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Tips on How to Stop Drinking

There are many different reasons for people to wish to end alcohol consumption. It probably won’t be easy once you decide to stop drinking, whether it is because of a health condition or otherwise. But here are some tips you can follow to start your voyage from avoiding drinking.

Asking yourself questions like why do you want to quit drinking and then motivating yourself that this is the best thing to do will be one of the most helpful ways to stop drinking.

Try doing this 7 steps when you’re thinking about quitting drinking

A good way to start is to avoid filling your fridge up with alcoholic beverages so that when you want a drink you will have to go out and buy and that will give you time to consider your commitment in stopping alcohol consumption.

Sipping your alcoholic beverages instead of gulping it down will also help you. Make sure you don’t drink two bottles straight but wait it out before you drink a second one. If you wait a while before drinking again, you will usually be able to convince yourself to not drink again. Drinking soda, water, or juices can also be a big help.

Have a day or 2 in the week were you do not drink any alcoholic beverages, and then the next week add another day, and then another for the next week , until you can go through 7 days without drinking.

Learning to say NO to people who give you alcoholic beverages will help you a lot, and if it is too difficult to say no then you can just get away from there.

Just because you stop drinking doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. Try using the money you would have spend for alcoholic beverages for other hobbies and entertainment for yourself.

Talking it out with family members or friends will be a big help in keeping you on track, especially for the days you feel like you can’t do it.

There are going to be certain days or hours where you are just tempted to drink. Make a plan on how you can throw the temptation away on this days or hours and make sure you execute those plans.

If you never stop trying then you will probably be able to stop drinking. Also remember that learning to stop drinking won’t happen instantly and will take time, but you can do it! If you like, you can keep a diary on how you’re progressing and read it regularly to encourage yourself.