Like Dee said, I couldn’t imagine total abstinence either but...

I gave up a number of times for anything from a few days to a month. I always relapsed. Now I’ve totally quit, I don’t see those earlier attempts as failures. Instead they prepared me for quitting for good.

With the above in mind, if you’re aiming to quit for a month, that’s a good start and a real achievable target. It will be an unpleasant month I’m afraid, and I’d imagine the odds are against you, although I’d be delighted if you proved me wrong. At the end of that month, you’ll be better off (and healthier) to plan ahead.

The reality for a heavy drinker is you need to quit 100%. However, I didn’t achieve that first time. It’s incredibly hard to stop, and anyone who’s done so deserves high praise. But you’ll be way happier than you’ll ever imagine. Good luck 👍