How do I make my resolve to quit last more than 3-4 days?

I was the same.

I knew I had a problem, for years. And for years I would say “never again” after a bad hangover. 3 or 4 days later, when I felt better, I’d convince myself to drink again.

This lasted for years. I couldn’t quit because I wouldn’t quit. I wouldn’t quit because I didn’t want to.

There’s a big difference between knowing you have a problem and deciding to do something about it. I knew but I wasn’t interested in really doing anything about it.

Finally, after several years on this quit/drink/quit seesaw, I woke up and decided to really try.

I became active in this community and changed my relationship with alcohol: Change your Relationship with Alcohol

I took it one day at a time. Built a sober network, picked up coping tools, learned about myself and why I drink. Eventually days turned to weeks, weeks into months and months into years. One day at a time.

In my case, I wasn’t able to achieve sobriety until I really wanted to.

Give it time.

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