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Thinking of Ditching Alcohol? How to Make a Plan That Works for You

16/10/2022

That said, you don’t need to say anything more than “No, thanks.” Practicing your refusal ahead of time can help you feel more comfortable and confident when you find yourself in a situation that involves alcohol.

Try not to worry about others judging you, since most people probably won’t notice or remember what you do.

If you want to offer loved ones a more detailed explanation but feel unsure about what to say, it helps to keep your explanation simple:

“I’ve been drinking a lot without a clear reason, and I want to spend some time rethinking that habit.”
“I catch myself drinking when I don’t want to face my emotions, and I want to get better at working through them without alcohol.”
“I don’t really enjoy drinking, and I’m tired of doing it just because everyone else does.”

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Building new relationships with people who also choose to avoid alcohol can have a lot of benefit.

“The more support you have, the better,” Turner emphasizes.

Here are some ideas:

Instead of testing your resolve by joining your co-workers for the usual happy hour, why not invite a different co-worker to check out the new bakery down the street?
Consider cultivating friendship and romance with people who don’t prioritize drinking as an important part of their lives.
Miss the bar atmosphere? Depending on where you live, you might be able to visit a sober bar and socialize without alcohol.

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Involve your loved ones
Family and friends can provide encouragement and support when you stop drinking.

By opening up about your relationship with alcohol, you might also encourage others to explore their own drinking habits.

Maybe your partner, sibling, or roommate is also thinking about making a change. Changing drinking habits together allows you to support each other while also boosting your motivation and accountability.

Turner notes the importance of bringing along a trusted support person when attending events that involve alcohol. It’s often easier to turn down a drink when you don’t have to do it alone.

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Moderation management
Moderation management, an approach that Turner practices, is just one alternative to full sobriety.

It focuses on reducing alcohol use and the potential harms that come with it, with an emphasis on finding the best approach for your situation, not anyone else’s.

Complete sobriety isn’t a bad goal, of course, but it doesn’t have to be the only one.

Don’t know your end goal yet? That’s fine, too. Just know you have options.

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You might know you want to give up alcohol entirely. But maybe you’re not sure about quitting completely and don’t want to hold yourself to that goal.

That’s absolutely OK. What’s most important is taking a look at your drinking habits and finding a way to cut back that works for you.

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Figure out how much you actually drink
Maybe you don’t think you depend on alcohol, exactly, but you still wonder whether you might be drinking too much.

Say you don’t have any cravings when you go without drinking. All the same, “a quick drink” often turns into three or four drinks. When you’re having a good time, you find it hard to stop, especially in the company of friends having the same amount.

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2. Take some time to explore your relationship with alcohol
A key first step in giving up anything is identifying why you’re doing it.

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1. Examine alcohol health effects
Alcohol can affect your health in many ways. Even drinking moderately can leave you feeling groggy, foggy, or hungover. The more you drink, the more likely you notice other health effects, too, like:

disrupted sleep
digestive issues
memory problems
increased anxiety, depression, and irritability
disagreements and other conflict with loved ones
Over time, these effects can begin to pile up.

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As such, you might wonder if it’s time for a break. And you’re not alone. From monthlong sobriety challenges to the movement, more and more people are taking a closer look at the role alcohol plays in their lives.

Whether you’re looking to cut back or take an indefinite break, these tips can help you create a plan that works for you.

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Drinking is largely accepted as a social activity and a way to cope with stress. It might even be a remedy for insomnia or anxiety.

Yet, alcohol generally doesn’t do much to relieve these concerns long-term. It also comes with some significant downsides.

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