4 Things You Must Do to Stop Your Drinking Habit

Certainly drinking is a part of our lifestyle now, from business meetings to even family gatherings, an occasion is incomplete with quaffing a little. To be honest, little quantity of alcohol is good for your brain to relax and good sleep. It can even help you with a lot of infections if taken within a certain threshold.


What happens is that people begin to depend on it, in other words, become alcohol addicts. Why does that happen? They simply tend to cross the threshold. Our body cannot handle too much amount of liquor, it takes on the liver and thus a healthy body turns into a diseased one.


Getting a recovery from drinking habit is also tough but there's nothing to lose hopes for. One can do that with some patience and dedication. Here are some tips to help you combat this habit:

1. Know the Triggers and Avoid Them

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For the starters, ask yourself, what triggers you to alcohol? Why do you find an escape? Is it some stress at your workplace or personal life? There must be a reason that triggers you to have it. Acknowledge it and make yourself understand that alcohol cannot be a solution to your problems. Don't be afraid to take support from others in helping you out. The key is to know yourself better and work on your limitations.

2. Develop a Healthy Lifestyle

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Ever thought of joining a gym or getting that perfect body you have always desired? Do it now. Join a gym, eat healthy and begin a healthy routine. If there are time limitations then you can start with simple morning walk. It is refreshing and will keep you positive the entire day. Avoid junks, cherish your body and take well care of it. Soon your urge to drink will fade away.

3. Avoid Peer Pressure

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The basic reason one drinks is because of peer pressure. It might be your colleagues or your school friends meeting after ages asking you to enjoy. Avoid them for a while. Avoid any person or group that can distract you. It might be difficult for you but not impossible. Keep reminding yourself of a recovery.

4. Join a Support Group:

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Don't hesitate to join a support group. It won't make you any less from others rather help you miraculously. Talking to people, sharing stories, listening to theirs can be really motivating.

This is your journey and many will accompany you but no one can walk it for you. You have to fight with your craving by keeping a reminder in the back of your mind. This is not going to be easy but you can still do it. Have patience, don't lose hope and start towards a healthy routine.

This article is an original work by Achal Mehrotra

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