The next morning, in the haze of an epic hangover, I knew it was over. I was in agony for hours, it seemed, before finally falling asleep. I made my way to bed in what was probably among the worst states I had ever been in. I read the second to the last page, closed the book, and set about enjoying my last glass, strike that…bottle…of wine. At home, I set a beautiful spread for myself, and settled down with the last pages of Allen Carr’s book. On my last night as a drinker, our wine merchant helped me pick out just the right red, and some cheese and crackers to go with it. Would I have any friends if I quit drinking? What would happen with all the uncomfortable questions that still loomed large in my life, like my marriage? Was I ready to take steps to improve my life, or would I just keep holding on to a life that clearly wasn’t working for me? I had a broad circle of friends and our social life centered around wine and drinking in one way or another.
Did I really want to quit? I was getting more comfortable with myself, but I wondered about my social life. Right along, I drank in the evening, (in accordance with Allen’s ‘rules’) just as I always had. The book was drawing to a close, and I felt a bit panicked. When I was sober it made perfect sense, but after my first glass of wine for the evening, well, I just wanted one more… As I read, drinking had less and less appeal. I read the slowly taking my time with each chapter, thinking each through before moving on. The first rule was that you had to read each chapter sober. I made my way through the book (each chapter, in order, one at a time,) following Allen’s rules to the letter. I figured I’d go for it-what did I have to loose? I decided I’d give myself over to the book and see if it would actually work. I loved the idea that I could, for once and for all, “control” my drinking-at least according to a man named Allen Carr, whom I had never heard of. Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Control Alcohol. In late August 2013, decided I wanted to reduce my drinking more permanently, and as luck would have it, there’s a book for that. Whether you drink or not, this is a no judgement zone. I made the decision to stop drinking, but that may not be the right decision for you, or you may want to reduce your drinking but it may not be the right time. If you wonder how your life might change after you stop, I am sharing the ups and downs I encountered after I quit. And if you are concerned about what stopping might be like, I can at least share what stopping was like for me and how I did it. It is my hope that if you feel a bit uncomfortable with how much alcohol you drink, you will know you are not alone-I’ve been there. Neither Roger, nor my daughter Brooke are completely comfortable with my decision to share this, but I feel drawn to.
"His skill is in removing the psychological dependence.After a great deal of soul searching, I decided to post this four part series on why, how and what happened when I quit drinking alcohol four years ago. "It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from addiction." – Sir Anthony Hopkins nothing short of a miracle." – Anjelica Huston What people say about Allen Carr's Easyway method: This unabridged audiobook is direct, easy-to-follow and engaging way of digesting the method, which will help you control your drinking habit for good without willpower of sacrifice.
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