Those who ask this question of, it is because they already have a problem. Y to quit alcohol, that is precisely the first step: awareness.
It is also important to recognize that you are facing a difficult task. Overcoming this addiction is inversely proportional to how relatively easy it is to succumb to it.
Why quit alcohol?
Some people who consider giving up alcohol have doubts and try to defend what they do with allegations such as "it helps me to be more sociable."
Without overlooking that a good liquor can be an ideal complement in a large number of opportunities, it is not essential either. Just make a list of times when alcohol seems to be a necessary companion and visualize what a substantial difference it would make if it were not present.
Better as a team
Quitting alcohol is an individual decision and no one can decide that someone else has to stop drinking. Only those who really consider it, get it; but this does not imply that in all cases it is achieved on the first attempt, nor on the second, nor on the third.
Relapses are part of many personal processes to overcome drinking. The goal is achieved only by those who do not give up and try as many times as necessary.
It is also important to note that very few cases of success have been achieved by alcoholics who undertook the battle unaided, nor from family, friends or specialists.
It is even mandatory that those who have a very high and prolonged addiction require the supervision of a doctor. Falling into abstinence by suddenly quitting alcohol is very common and the most dramatic cases are life threatening.
Practical tips
In addition to seeking support from family, friends, and doctors, a good idea is change daily routine. For example: there are those who have a habit every afternoon when leaving the office, stopping at a bar for a beer; it will suffice to replace this habit with another.
Chocolate can be an excellent ally. Its consumption increases the level of endorphins, which helps prevent anxiety attacks. Drinking chocolate is healthy, as long as it is of quality and that we do it in moderation; keep in mind that excesses are almost always bad.
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