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Old 04-13-2012, 01:28 PM
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What 3 main weapons do YOU use against alcohol?

Come on then people lets get together and start a list of weapons in our collective arsenal we use to keep us from the demon drink...what works for you to tackle your addiction to alcohol?

Let's not list the triggers for quitting (shame, guilt, family / job problems) but 3 things we do or use to keep us happy and dry.

Maybe this could help newcomers who could pick and choose from other peoples list of tips in their battle....

MY ARSENAL CONSISTS OF (in order of effectiveness)

#1 - Reading a copy of Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Drinking. This may have no effect on some or could be the opposite like it was for me and literally flipped a switch in my head. Highly recommended - changes your perception of alcohol to ther point that I have really not had a craving for alcohol. Amazing (for me).

#2 - Green Smoothies. These things completely rule. General idea, blend 40% raw spinach, kale or other dark green leaf veg. Combine and blend with 60% fruit (banana, apple, pear, blueberries, whatever) and some water. Drink 2 a day, one in the morning and one at night. Eat regular food with them, maybe replace breakfast with the morning smoothie. You will see and feel the benefits in as little as a few days - loads of energy, sparkling eyes, better skin, sorts your digestion RIGHT out, flushes all the toxins out...the list goes on, the benefits are endless.

#3 - Excercise. Nothing insane, just a few pressups in the morning and evening, maybe a few situps every now and then, lifting the old dumbells. No need for the Gym in my opinion. Use whats around the house, gyms have always pissed me off, by the time you get ready, drive their, sort your locker out, wait for the right equipment to be free, shower, drive back etc your whole evening is wasted. No need for all that. Also walking our dogs has become more enjoyable.

Using these 3 weapons has got me to the end of week 3 with very few problems - body (smoothie), mind (book) and spirit (exercise). this 3 pronged attack should help me to continue and enjoy my new lease of life. Yes, I'm adjusting other areas too but tweaks here and there, and still have a long way to go but I'm looking forward to the journey. I"M NOT AFRAID!!

So can anyone else add to my list?

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Old 04-13-2012, 01:40 PM
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Chocolate
Herbal tea
Mindfulness meditation

Yours are way better than mine....I'll be trying those green smoothie things
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Old 04-13-2012, 01:42 PM
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At the moment am reading all I can from AA, and going to meetings for support.Will also read the allen car book though
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Old 04-13-2012, 01:51 PM
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Old 04-13-2012, 02:01 PM
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I'm just a regular ol guy- the "spiritual" stuff doesn't work for me, it never has. I need to do something tangible to get past the urge to drink. It's pretty plain and simple to me:

Go for a walk/run/bike ride
Go into the office to do work
Yard work, home maintenance stuff

I figure all 3 things are actions that move SOME part of my life forward and keep me busy for a bit.
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I use these tools to continue with living, I no longer have a drinking problem as I no longer drink.

1. Prayer and meditation (they go hand in hand right now).

2. Talking/connecting with other alcoholics via the telephone or in person.

3. Sober Recovery! It goes with me on my phone....

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And, I should definitely add SR to my list.

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Old 04-13-2012, 03:05 PM
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there's many people that drank their way to a nursing home, with or without toes, feet, legs, diabetes, etc, etc, etc..
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Old 04-13-2012, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by LDT View Post
Yoga
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Good list LDT! What kind of yoga do you do? Every morning? I've often thought about it, but anytime I try to get into a position, it's agony! And I invariably quit...maybe I could take up some mild yoga with my new found zest for life!!

Also, the kindle..it's great isn't it? I read infinitely more now than before I got the kindle..it's just so easy to download a book for any state of mind instantly..love it, infact I'd give the kindle a
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I'm not fighting alcohol, so I don't need weapons against it.
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