I've been lurking here forever. I slow down or even stop my drinking every so often, but I have not been able to quit for good yet. In recent months, my drinking has escalated, and I am having a hell of a time trying to quit this time.
I work at home, so it's convenient to drink pretty much at all hours. So now I've been starting before noon now for months. I don't get obliterated, but really... who drinks before noon if there isn't a big problem?
I know that quitting altogether is the only way for me, but it's been hard. Every day, I start getting very anxious around noon without a drink. I think "ok, I'll have just one to settle down, and that's it." Works every time to get rid of the jitters, but most times I don't quit at one drink... it turns into two or three, and then a couple more at happy hour.
I'd like to find a way to avoid those jitters that get me started in the first place, but I don't want to start on a prescription like Xanax or anything, because then I might just be trading one addiction for another.
Anyone have any ideas for a natural, non-addictive supplement or something that would help me get through those anxious first few days while I'm trying to quit?
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