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5.0 out of 5 starsLife saver - worked when I was in the clutches of wine, afraid of life without it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2023
I no longer had control over alcohol and often pleaded with myself to stop. I would regularly pour away left over alcohol late at night, promising myself that tomorrow would be different. Yet, I would buy more on my way home as I laughed with myself/ at myself realising that I was never going to stop.
I bought this book in hope that it would work. Yet, I delayed reading it in fear that it would work. I started reading it and it actually began to make me think differently. But with life getting in the way I would put the book down for months at a time and would go back to my old ways, never finishing the book. After a string of events which I could have handled better if alcohol wasn't involved, I decided enough was enough, no more excuses and I bought the book again as an Audible book. I listened to the book while washing up, cleaning, out for walks, so there were no more excuses around limited time. I finished the book within days and no longer desired a drink. Afraid that this new mindset may wear off, I listened to the book again, and again, and again. In April, I decided to only drink when I was out socially and I would have a maximum of 2 drinks (massive reduction for me). Most of the time, I only wanted 1 drink and I was amazed. I then went to night clubs and bars with friends and drank water, by choice, and still allowing myself 2 drinks while out if I wanted them. I never did. I then decided that I enjoyed not drinking, I had a clear mind to take a good look at me, some issues in other areas and begin to deal with them. I went on holiday with unlimited alcohol which I didn't want to drink. Not because I withheld, but because I didn't want it. I made a decision 3 weeks ago that I no longer wanted to drink and I hope to continue on this mindset. To avoid the feeling of failure and falling off the wagon back into excessive drinking, I will always allow myself a maximum of 2 drinks if I choose to drink. But, so far I am choosing not to and I hope this will continue. What is even better is that I am no longer even thinking about alcohol. Other than every now and then when I think, 'oh my God! I haven't thought about alcohol in days! I am now free'. I recently had a luxury hotel stay and happily sipped alcohol free Prosecco. It was exactly what I wanted and most good hotels/ restaurants/ bars have a very good alcohol free selection.
I love the new me and I could not have done it without this book. Believe me, I had tried for years!
I have now listened to the book 5 times and I continue to listen to 10-15 minutes every day. I never did finish the hard copy because I preferred the Audible book. Her voice is very reassuring, empathic and encouraging. It's like having 1-2-1 sessions with an old friend who knows all of your secrets (around alcohol) but still loves you and wants to help.
You can do it too. Buy the book and start today x