Hello everyone,
I found this website quite a few months ago and recently returned to purchase the PDF of the book, which I received Friday and read last night. I also spent a lot of time this morning reading many threads on the forum. It's great to have so many varied perspective and experiences in the mix.
For some history, I probably started drinking at about age 13 and didn't think much about it until I was in my early 20s. There is a long history of alcoholism on both sides of my family. At any rate, when I hit about 25 I completely quit drinking without a program or any sort of help. That lasted about 9 years. I had always pretty much been a social drinker, but I was bothered by the times I just seemed unable to stop and to the regrets I would always have the next day about something I had said or done, etc.
After many years of not drinking, and having spent most of them becoming a much healthier person both physically and mentally, I wanted to experiment to see if I could after all that be a moderate drinker (for context, I had tried AA and it didn't fit for me). I began drinking again 6 years ago and I think the first couple of years were fine, but it has now progressed. Weirdly, I've never been a home alone drinker (and I'm still not), in fact, I rarely drink when I am at home, and when I do it's usually only one or two. My greatest difficulty with drinking seems to be in social situations -- I don't know when to or simply refuse to stop once I get going. I enjoy the social drink (obviously WAY TOO MUCH), but it DRIVES me crazy that I can't seem to stop after 1 or 2. And I don't typically drink everyday or even by myself -- it's much more of a binge-like social activity.
So, here I am. Today I ordered all supplements and the social drinking hypnotherapy CD. I think it is a good place for me to start. I have read the Topa threads with great interest and I will definitely go that route if I don't find that my cravings subside enough using these other aspects of the program.
I am looking forward to spending time in this great community. Thanks!!
I found this website quite a few months ago and recently returned to purchase the PDF of the book, which I received Friday and read last night. I also spent a lot of time this morning reading many threads on the forum. It's great to have so many varied perspective and experiences in the mix.
For some history, I probably started drinking at about age 13 and didn't think much about it until I was in my early 20s. There is a long history of alcoholism on both sides of my family. At any rate, when I hit about 25 I completely quit drinking without a program or any sort of help. That lasted about 9 years. I had always pretty much been a social drinker, but I was bothered by the times I just seemed unable to stop and to the regrets I would always have the next day about something I had said or done, etc.
After many years of not drinking, and having spent most of them becoming a much healthier person both physically and mentally, I wanted to experiment to see if I could after all that be a moderate drinker (for context, I had tried AA and it didn't fit for me). I began drinking again 6 years ago and I think the first couple of years were fine, but it has now progressed. Weirdly, I've never been a home alone drinker (and I'm still not), in fact, I rarely drink when I am at home, and when I do it's usually only one or two. My greatest difficulty with drinking seems to be in social situations -- I don't know when to or simply refuse to stop once I get going. I enjoy the social drink (obviously WAY TOO MUCH), but it DRIVES me crazy that I can't seem to stop after 1 or 2. And I don't typically drink everyday or even by myself -- it's much more of a binge-like social activity.
So, here I am. Today I ordered all supplements and the social drinking hypnotherapy CD. I think it is a good place for me to start. I have read the Topa threads with great interest and I will definitely go that route if I don't find that my cravings subside enough using these other aspects of the program.
I am looking forward to spending time in this great community. Thanks!!
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