Q. I consume a lot of alcohol and I want to overcome this. What should be done?
Hello doctor,
I am a 21-year-old married female. I have been suffering from anger and anxiety issues since last one year. I also did online counseling which benefitted me a lot. Now my anger and anxiety are under control. But during the time when my problem was at its peak, I developed a liking for alcohol which I am not able to overcome. I consume about 180 mL of alcohol at once and often two to three times a month. I am scared that it will cause irreparable damage to my mental and physical health. My therapist advised me to divert myself in some other activity when the craving develops. I do this for some days but after that, I fall prey to my temptations. I do not know what to do. Please advise me.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I went through your query and appreciate you for realizing the problem and being motivated to quit.
- Counseling will help you along with the following.
- Relaxation exercise.
- When the temptation is at peak, drink juice or water full stomach.
- Divert your mind to other activities which you find interesting like games or work.
- Counseling and psychotherapy including hypnotherapy would help.
- If you need medicine, you can revert back for complete evaluation and medicine.
Regards.
For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist
Thank you doctor,
Any other suggestion would be highly appreciated. How long will it take for me to quit?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
- Counseling, relaxation exercise and medicines will help. This would help you in improving your motivation.
Regards.
For more information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist
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