Are you tired of feeling controlled by your relationship with alcohol? Do you want to make a change but don't know where to start? 

Well, sit back and grab a glass of water because I'm about to share my journey on how I changed my relationship with alcohol. 

From the highs to the lows, the struggles and triumphs, this is a story that will inspire you to take control of your own life and make positive changes. 

So come along for the ride and let's take charge together!

The day that changed everything…

It was a typical Saturday night. I had been out with my friends, drinking and enjoying myself. But as the night went on, I started to feel different. I wanted to keep drinking, even though I knew I shouldn't. I felt like I needed alcohol to have a good time.

That's when I realised that something had to change. I was sick of waking up hungover and feeling like crap. I was sick of making bad decisions when I was drunk. And I was sick of not being able to remember what had happened the night before.

So, I made a decision that changed everything: I quit drinking alcohol.

It hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it. My relationship with alcohol has changed for the better, and I'm never looking back.

How my relationship with alcohol changed….

Before I used to drink alcohol very often, I would drink it at parties, with friends, and even when I was by myself. I thought that it made me feel more confident and happy. However, over time I realized that it was actually having the opposite effect. It was causing me to feel anxious and depressed. That's when I decided to change my relationship with alcohol.

Now, I only drink alcohol on special occasions. And even then, I only have a few drinks. This has helped me to feel more in control of my life and my emotions. I no longer feel like alcohol is ruling my life. Instead, I feel like I am in control of my own destiny.

Why did I decide to change my relationship with alcohol?

It was about 5 years ago that I realised I had a problem with alcohol. I was drinking every day, sometimes to excess, and it was starting to take a toll on my health and my relationships. I knew I needed to make a change, but I wasn't sure how.

I started doing some research and discovered that there are different ways to approach changing your relationship with alcohol. Some people choose to abstain completely, while others adopt a more moderate approach. After considering all of my options, I decided that the best way for me was to moderate my intake.

This meant making some changes in the way I drank and setting some limits for myself. For example, I decided that I would only drink on weekends and would never drink more than 2 drinks in one sitting. This has been working well for me so far and has helped me to improve my health and maintain healthier relationships.

What I learned from changing my relationship with alcohol?

I used to drink alcohol pretty regularly. I would usually have a few drinks on the weekends, and sometimes during the week as well. I wasn't really dependent on it or anything, but it was just something that I enjoyed doing. However, over time I started to realize that maybe my relationship with alcohol wasn't as healthy as it could be. I decided to change my relationship with alcohol and here are a few things that I learned from doing so.

One of the biggest things that I learned is that drinking alcohol is not necessary to have a good time. I used to think that in order to enjoy myself, I needed to be drinking. But now, I know that there are plenty of other ways to have fun without alcohol. This was a big realization for me because it showed me that drinking was more of a habit than anything else.

Another thing that I learned is that alcohol does not make me feel better when I'm feeling down. In fact, it usually makes me feel worse. When I'm stressed out or feeling sad, now instead of reaching for a drink, I'll do something else like go for a walk or call a friend. This has been much more effective in making me feel better and has helped me avoid using alcohol as a crutch.

Finally, by changing my relationship with alcohol, I've realized that moderation is key. If you're going to drink, do so in moderation and be mindful of how much you're consuming. Drinking

How has my life changed since changing my relationship with alcohol?

It's been eight months since I decided to change my relationship with alcohol. Looking back, I can see how much my life has changed for the better since making that decision.

I used to drink to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. I would drink to celebrate good times and drown my sorrows in bad times. I thought alcohol was my friend, but it was really just numbing me from my problems.

Now that I'm sober, I've had to learn new ways to deal with stress and handle my emotions. It hasn't been easy, but it's definitely been worth it. I'm more present in my life now and I can actually enjoy the moment instead of being always worried about what's next or what happened in the past.

I'm also a lot more productive now that I'm not hungover all the time. I have more energy and motivation to get things done. And overall, I just feel so much happier and healthier without alcohol in my life.

Conclusion

Reflecting on my journey so far, I am proud of what I have achieved. It hasn't been easy, and there were definitely times when it felt like giving up was the only option. But I stuck with it and slowly but surely I started to see results that made me feel good about myself. Learning how to change a relationship with alcohol is not an overnight process, but if you are willing to commit and stay consistent, then you can make progress towards finding balance in your life without feeling deprived or restricted from enjoying the occasional drink!