Hard to resist alcohol. Advice

I find it hard to resist alcohol. Right now having anti depressants which isn't good to mix with alcohol. So I just had 2 sips, then put the beer in the fridge for later. I just wonder what it is I'm supposed to do? Anyone got the same problem?

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Levenrack · 46-50, M

Nothing will happen or change if you can't commit to full open sobriety, and that depends on your relationship with alcohol. Are you just looking to cut back or control it? Or at rock bottom?
Is it a daily need, where you're telling yourself (can be subconsciously), you need it to move forward with your day? Do you hide it, as in you go out of your way to make (best attempt) sure no one is aware of (they are).

If any of these were answered yes, see your PCP, and ask if there's anything that could be done to help with quitting alcohol alongside your anxiety/depression treatment.

Next let everyone you are close to know that you're attempting sobriety, family and close friends should do their best, to help back-up you up. If everyone is aware of it, then that's a large part of mitigating the anxiety during the process. A good support team helps a lot.

DragonfruitHazelnuts · 26-30, M

@Levenrack I hide it and I am at rock bottom with this. I just wish I never started with alcohol so I wouldnt have reached this point. Severe alcoholism runs in my family. My uncle has the hugest beer belly. I sometimes laugh myself off, but I realize that I have reached a bad point.

Levenrack · 46-50, M

@DragonfruitHazelnuts The #1 thing is being honest with yourself. Doing so will create a space where you'll be able to work out of this.

Day Zero I went and spoke with all affected family members, about my bout with Alcohol. The initial reaction was one of clear relief and was extremely welcoming.

Next, was a visit to my PCP. I was all ready on Pristiq for anxiety treatment and was prescribed Acamprosate to help with the dependence.

And finally I just had to dig in... the first week I slept a lot and listened to my body, it didn't approve of what I was trying to do. I was miserable and tried my best not to leave the house for the first 2 weeks. Also I didn't notice if the Campral was working or not.

Week 3 I began to begrudgingly do more things outside. Taking walks and the fresh air, was calming. Week 4, I discontinued the Campral. I sensed no change in the coming days, so I was still moody. Week 5- Present eventually days just melded together and I could walk through a gas station or store and not blink an eye at alcohol.

The best thing though was, when my kids finally visited....
Alcohol was not at the forefront of my thoughts. Good Luck.