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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. Thanks for the wonderful advice. Yes, I do indeed have a close family member who was a serious alcoholic but has been sober for 35 years now. I know what his alcoholism looked like and because my use is different, I question the label. But given the family history and my current disappointment in my resolve, I think it’s time to readdress. I have had periods in my life when I’ve gone cold turkey (when I was pregnant and nursing, on prescription medication, Whole30 or another cleanse) and I’ve had no trouble quitting when I’ve felt the need. I’m questioning what’s going on right now that I’m using alcohol as a crutch. Whether my addiction is habitual or chemical or both matters to me in how I seek treatment. My father was hospitalized for weeks to detox. I don’t think that’s necessary, and while I do think that cold turkey may be the only way, that makes me very sad.[/quote]

Why don’t you try to just drink on the weekends first? See how that goes, and if it’s too hard, then go cold turkey. Drink lots of water and eat lots of protein and be gentle with yourself during the time of transition.[/quote]

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