by julie ward | Jun 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
Be honest with me – have you ever typed any of these questions into Google: Am I drinking too much? How do I stop drinking? How much wine is dangerous? Am I an alcoholic? What is the definition of an alcoholic? Can I cut down instead of quitting? What is normal...
by julie ward | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
Back in my dependent drinking days, I always struggled to say no to a glass of wine. Yet I never had a problem turning down ‘proper’ drugs. I grew up with the “just say no” advertising campaigns of the 80s and 90s. It was drummed into us that drugs were...
by julie ward | Jun 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
This time of year seems to be all about bikini bodies, diet tips and slimming plans! During the summer there always seems to be a big demand for advice on how to slim down and tone up. As I was reading through the countless ‘diet hacks’, I was surprised to find...
by julie ward | Jun 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
Its Difficult For You To Take Action, And Stick To It! You spend a lot of time thinking about your drinking; worrying and wondering whether you should quit. You buy books about alcohol free living and follow sober bloggers on Instagram. You wake up hungover and...
by julie ward | May 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
Cravings are common when you are reducing or quitting. Suddenly, drinking is all you can think about and that little voice in your head whispers, “just one won’t hurt!” It’s normal to experience cravings. They’re not a sign that you’re weak, flawed or destined for...