Stormblood
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Leeges said:I drink 12 beers every two days (I sleep away the hang over for like 12-15 hours). Honestly the best way to stop drinking is to cut back. My whole family are alcoholics but some are stopping now because of the new Irish Min alch law, they just can't afford it. My father drank at least 12 a day and cut back to 4 or 5, eventually stopped for a week (only drinking on the weekends). My brother went two weeks off it which is crazy to me, he drank tonight on friday and will probably stop again but used to be on it almost daily.
I didn't stop on the other hand because money is less of an issue for me yet I didn't drink as much as them. If they can do it , I can.
I think stopping dry is not the right way but I could be wrong. Cutting back and choosing days is what I'm going to do now. Even if you used to have 12 beers, try to do 8 and then gradually reduce it. I found replacing it with cans of sugar free coke/fanta/whatever helps because it tricks that part of your brain.
Having something to do is crucial however. I don't work or have friends so I'm more inclined to pick up the cans. Even if it's something simple like a video game to keep you distracted, do it. The worst is sitting around all day bored (like my father) and then running to the off licence. Honestly anything to keep you from your thoughts when quitting is very important.
In addition to professional help like they suggested to you, you can try gradually swapping with alcohol-free beers. They're just as disgusting in taste as normal beer, so you should be right at home with them. Even some major brands now sell them!