It’s a reality any person managing an alcohol dependence can attest to. You’re brain simply is not the same once you have a couple of drinks in you. During the light of day, you can say it all day long, “Okay. Last night was a little overboard. That was a bit much. From now on I’m going to control it.”
They may decide that tonight three beers are the limit. Or tonight, no drinks. Maybe they actually pull it off. One night without alcohol. Big victory. Then a day passes, maybe two, and after getting home from work and the stress of the past few hours is still welled up on their shoulders and they reach in the fridge. It’s the first drink. The first then turns into a second. And then nothing seems to matter anymore. Except more. And more. And more.
Two Sides of the Coin
“One drink is too many and a thousand never enough.” No matter what your next step is, it’s important to take an honest look at yourself and the path you are on is the right thing to do.
It’s that first one that really matters. The one that starts it all. The pebble that starts the avalanche. But at the same time, it’s all the rest that matter too.
Choosing to abstain from alcohol is a deeply personal one. But it is one that simplifies the entire equation. You don’t have to think about your entire night, thinking of how you’ll feel having one drink after another (after another). You just have to control that first one.
Of course, easily said. It can be very tough to pull off. In fact, it can be just about impossible for someone with a full-blown alcohol dependence to control their use. This is why help exists.
Get Help for Alcohol Dependence at Furst Steps Recovery
If you think you might have an addiction, it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It is an act of strength to work to help yourself before it hurts you and the people around you.
To get a free evaluation from one of our specialists over the phone and find out what level of help you might need, call us today. We will help you find the next step on your journey to recovery.
