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Angela · 08-15-2007, 07:44 PM

I've just spent the morning reading Allen Carr's "The Easy Way to Stop Drinking" and am very inspired by the feeling of freedom it has given me. I can see that I have bought into the illusion that there are any benefits to drinking alcohol. The only one that still lingers for me is the refreshment I think I get on a hot day by drinking a cold beer.

Today, in accordance with the instructions of the book, I will have my "Final Drink." I'm going to make my final drink a cold beer (it is indeed a hot day), although the instructions recommend making it a spirit, something you know is kind of yucky. I hope I'm not messing up my chances of success.

I like the idea of not feeling deprived. Yesterday was my birthday, so today feels like a great milestone day for beginning something that I know will make my life better. I am afraid of putting this down in writing, because I'm afraid of failing and being held accountable. That's why I knew I had to put it down in writing.

Anyone have experience with this? Words of encouragement are more than welcome.

Love,
Angela

From Amazon.com:

Carr offers a startling new view of why we drink and how we can escape the addiction. Step by step, with devastating clarity and simplicity, he applies the Easyway™ method, dispelling all the illusions that surround the subject of drinking and that can make it almost impossible to imagine a life without alcohol. Only when we step away from all these supposed pleasures and understand how we are being duped to believe we are receiving real benefits can we begin to live our lives free from any desire or need for drinking.
The Easyway™ method centers on removing the psychological need to drink—while the drinker is still drinking. Following the Easyway™:
• You will not need willpower
• You will not feel deprived
• You will lose your fear of withdrawal pangs
• You will enjoy social occasions more
• You will be better equipped to handle stress
The Easy Way to Stop Drinking is a landmark work that offers a simple and painless solution to anyone who wants to escape from dependency on alcohol without feeling deprived.

08-15-2007, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Angela Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22,520	Easy Way to Stop Drinking I've just spent the morning reading Allen Carr's "The Easy Way to Stop Drinking" and am very inspired by the feeling of freedom it has given me. I can see that I have bought into the illusion that there are any benefits to drinking alcohol. The only one that still lingers for me is the refreshment I think I get on a hot day by drinking a cold beer. Today, in accordance with the instructions of the book, I will have my "Final Drink." I'm going to make my final drink a cold beer (it is indeed a hot day), although the instructions recommend making it a spirit, something you know is kind of yucky. I hope I'm not messing up my chances of success. I like the idea of not feeling deprived. Yesterday was my birthday, so today feels like a great milestone day for beginning something that I know will make my life better. I am afraid of putting this down in writing, because I'm afraid of failing and being held accountable. That's why I knew I had to put it down in writing. Anyone have experience with this? Words of encouragement are more than welcome. Love, Angela From Amazon.com: Carr offers a startling new view of why we drink and how we can escape the addiction. Step by step, with devastating clarity and simplicity, he applies the Easyway™ method, dispelling all the illusions that surround the subject of drinking and that can make it almost impossible to imagine a life without alcohol. Only when we step away from all these supposed pleasures and understand how we are being duped to believe we are receiving real benefits can we begin to live our lives free from any desire or need for drinking. The Easyway™ method centers on removing the psychological need to drink—while the drinker is still drinking. Following the Easyway™: • You will not need willpower • You will not feel deprived • You will lose your fear of withdrawal pangs • You will enjoy social occasions more • You will be better equipped to handle stress The Easy Way to Stop Drinking is a landmark work that offers a simple and painless solution to anyone who wants to escape from dependency on alcohol without feeling deprived.