…viewpoint would morph into outright denial under pressure from friends or ex-lovers. Now after having blood pressure off the charts and feeling the devastation that only serious illness can bring, I was finally ready to change. I had lingering thought in the back of my mind; ‘one day when I’m a bit older I’ll be able to drink in moderation.’…
…new friendships and connections lead to meetings over drinks, you can either exercise moderation, or be honest about your choices and switch to a topic that interests you both. Being Up-Front About Drinking Less Of course, there’s always the question of whether you should be direct about not drinking alcohol, or deflect and leave the topic alone. The best choice…
…brings for some people. Alcohol can also fuel arguments between family and friends – so all in all it’s a tricky time of the year! From my recent slip, I was reminded that moderation does not work for me and sticking to non-alcoholic alternatives is the best option. Whether it is sobriety or moderation it is still important to have…
Moderation may not be for you, so when you decide you want out, what next? The cons have started to outweigh the pros when it comes to your drinking habits or you may just be sick of being hungover and not doing the things you love. Maybe you’ve realised that the way you are drinking is leading you down a…
…decided to let myself drink and smoke this weekend on a family and friends camping trip. I have regretted the ill health and lower mood each morning after and am itching to get back to my healthier lifestyle. Not even sure I enjoy it like I used to, less fun and more pain and regret.’ ‘For me, moderation was the…
…I have been in this situation. My first sobriety journey lasted seven months, and when I started drinking again, I was SURE that I had found the magical moderation button (I’m sorry, but this still makes me laugh, years later). I can confirm now with certainty that I had NOT found the magical moderation button. So this time, I already…
…advocate abstinence for all. Instead, we believe that people should consciously develop the relationship with alcohol that works best for them. In many cases that can mean abstinence, but it can also mean reduction and moderation to a lower level, or maintenance at a set level. The important thing is that the relationship is mindful, we drink the amount that…
…this is not going to be possible for them. Some people believe passionately in abstinence, having learned through repeated relapses and difficulties, that it is not possible for them to moderate their alcohol consumption. Others work towards moderation, finding the balance between using alcohol as a social lubricant, while not becoming too reliant on it to regulate difficult emotions. The…
…change, and there need to be compelling reasons for us to invest time and effort into it. Solution: Just like with exercise, we need to trust that the benefits are worth it and are going to come, and then tailor our behaviour accordingly. If we can acknowledge that having a period of not drinking, or drinking in moderation, is something…
…– via community connection amongst some outside groups of people who do not drink. There I found a lot of other health professionals hiding in the woodwork, swearing they would never tell. Since the start of 2019 I started the moderation process, but quickly decided moderation was not for me. I enjoyed waking up hangover free and being more present…
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