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...
by julie ward | May 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
Drinking too much alcohol causes all sorts of problems and makes you miserable… but many of us try very hard to make sure everything looks just fine on the outside! Is this you? Going to the gym. Running. Watching your weight. Most people surely would consider you to...
by julie ward | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
Facing up to the truth of addiction is tough. All too often the denial of a situation can prolong the need to confront an issue. At ACT we talk to lots of people who are locked into this kind of vicious circle of addiction and denial. Refusing to acknowledge that you...
by julie ward | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
Okay, so we know moderate drinking is defined as one or two drinks per day, let’s get into exactly how much drinking is too much. The NIAAA considers high-risk, or excessive, drinking a pattern that includes having four or more drinks a day or more than eight drinks a...
by julie ward | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorised
Denial is common among those suffering with alcohol dependency. Your loved ones may have tried to discuss the problem with you, but you were unable to see things as clearly as them. Denial is one of the body’s defence mechanisms and is employed by the brain to protect...
by Roger Kendall | May 25, 2019 | Uncategorised
My Tip :- Hydrate! As its Saturday and nice weather.. alot of people are gearing up for a night out drinking. So how about trying out an easy strategy tonight that will make you feel bit better in the morning! Give it a try, it might make all the difference.Let me...
