I've been trying to do the program for a few months now, with some success. I would definitely class myself more as a problem drinker - also have a long standing eating disorder which doesn't help matters as I crave alcohol when I don't manage to eat enough!
The approach of this program helps me because it focusses on cutting down and control rather than on failure - which I'm all to ready to think I am. Its the summer hols (I 'm in the UK) so my stress levels are way up - I have 2 lovely boys of 6 and 7 and a baby girl of 11 months. Not to mention the fact that my eldest broke his arm on the first day of the hols so we are really restricted to what we can do!
I find the hypnotic tapes really help. I have been taking kudzu but no prescription meds as I need a driving license and with my eating dis and depression history would almost def lose it if I told my GP what I am doing. What I hate about this is the total predudice that goes with alcohol problems and any mental disorder.
I was just reading one story and could relate to taking overdoses and being sectioned. Thankfully I'm through that and would encourage anyone feeling that bad that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Thanks to all of you as I can relate to so many of the stories and it helps no end to know I'm not alone.
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