by | Dec 12, 2018 | Cravings
Let’s be honest, the effect was good, for the first 20-minutes into the first glass of wine. But the second glass (plus more) never delivered the same effect as the first glass. Ever! The effect never lasted, but I’d order or pour more because once that first glass of...
by | Dec 12, 2018 | Mindfulness
“Historically this topic has been discussed in black and white terms. Either you’re absolutely fine with alcohol or you have this horrific problem that requires some kind of intervention. But my experience and something a lot of women are experiencing is...
by | Dec 12, 2018 | Brain Chemistry
The last day I drank was uneventful and insignificant to my overall drinking story. Nothing bad or out of the ordinary happened that day that forced me quit. I simply chose to quit. Clients tell me all the time – “I function really well.” They say, “My spouse,...
by | Dec 12, 2018 | Mindfulness
You don’t have a problem with alcohol! You are definitely not an “alcoholic” and your drinking is not that bad. These are things gray area drinkers often hear from others. As a society, we measure “problem drinking” against an ambiguous bar (no pun intended) that...
by | Dec 12, 2018 | Cravings
There will always be something — in the winter there will be holiday parties, family gatherings, New Year’s Eve celebrations. In the summer there will be pool and beach parties, backyard BBQ’s and school will be out so “your routine will be off.” In the spring there...
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