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Ever wondered if your relationship with alcohol is healthy? Youâre not alone. In a culture where alcohol use is so widespread, it can be important to touch base with ourselves from time to time.
All too often, the discussion about personal alcohol use gets reduced to a single question: Am I an alcoholic?
This isnât always a bad question to ask yourself, especially if you notice that youâre drinking a lot and often.
But this label can also lead to âblack and whiteâ thinking that obscures more minor issues and creates a stigma around getting help. In reality, alcohol use exists on a spectrum and can be very different from person to person.
Many people choose to drink less simply because they donât like how it makes them feel, and theyâve noticed that it isnât having a good impact on them and are making a conscious choice to scale back.
When considering your drinking habits, start by asking yourself these questions above.
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Recovery is just taking things one step at a time. đ
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Whether youâre taking a break, in recovery, or simply donât feel like drinking, here are some tips to politely turn down alcoholâwithout making others uncomfortable or becoming the center of attention.
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When you take the high road, it pays off ten-fold.
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When you're in recovery from alcohol abuse, a lot of suppressed feelings may arise.
These complicated feelings are common in recovery. But while some short-term guilt may motivate you to make amends for past mistakes, long-term recovery also means sorting through these feelings and making peace. In the big picture, forgiving yourself is a crucial part of overcoming addiction for good and moving towards the next chapter in your life.
When it comes to self-forgiveness, this empathy is especially relevant. While forgiving others doesn't necessarily mean reconciliation, you must rebuild that connection and inner trust when you forgive yourself.
This often involves sitting with uncomfortable feelings and can take some time. But once you come out the other side of this process, you may feel more whole and more at peace with yourself than you have in years.
Forgiveness can be a long process in any situation. Depending on what you've experienced, it can be incredibly complicated to forgive yourself for your alcohol use. But rememberâby working towards this, you are continuing to heal, and that's helpful both for you and those you care about.
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Getting your diet back together is an integral part of recovery. Good nutrition can go a long way towards restoring your body and mind. Nutrition for recovering alcoholics has a lot in common with good nutrition in general, but there are some important points to remember when putting together your âsobriety diet.â
Here are five types of food that are especially important in recovery:
đ Hydrating Foods (Plus Plenty of Water)
Alcohol use does a number on your bodyâs hydration levels. Itâs essential to drink plenty of fluids during your detox and recovery stage. If you have a hard time drinking plain water, try foods like smoothies, soups, fruits, and stews to ramp up your hydration.
đ€ High-Quality Protein
Protein is the building block your body needs to repair itself, whether thatâs after a workout or after malnourishment from chronic alcohol use. Itâs an essential part of a healthy diet for alcoholics who are in recovery.
đ Bright Fruits and Veggies
Chronic alcohol use can cause nutrient deficiencies, and fruits and vegetables are one of the best ways to restore these imbalances. They may also help improve your mood, boost your immune system, and even help with alcohol detox.
đ„ Healthy Carbs
Healthy carbohydrates are essential for providing your body the energy it needs to repair itself after alcohol addiction. Aim for complex carbohydrates, as these will help your blood sugar stay balanced while keeping food cravings at bay.
đ„ Healthy Fats
As youâve likely heard, heavy alcohol consumption can be damaging to your brain. And since your brain needs certain fatty acids to function optimally, eating enough good fats is vital in a healthy diet for alcoholics.
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If youâre here, itâs probably because youâre concerned about your drinking or wondering if you should be.
Maybe someone recently pointed out your habits. Or perhaps youâve realized that terrible feeling might be a weekend-long hangover. You might have told yourself youâd cut back tomorrowâa year ago. Or maybe you wonder, âwhatâs normal drinking, anyway?â
Our 11-question survey will assess you, or your loved oneâs drinking habits.
The criteria are based on the Diagnostic and Statistioneâsanual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a handbook professionals use to diagnose mental health disorders, including addiction. These questions are used by doctors and addiction experts around the world.
You can see your confidential results directly after completion and determine whether you may have alcohol use disorder (AUD).
riahealth.com/alcohol-survey/
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"As long as you are here, it is not too late do you the things you wish you had done by now. Living within a negative headspace of regret wonât get you anywhere. You will get to do what you want to do if you start trying to believe it can happen. The more negative energy you put out there, the less positive outcomes you will get. This is your reminder to believe in yourself. đ€"
- @jacquelinewhitney_ on Instagram
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It's #NationalWineDay. Just popping in with a friendly reminder to enjoy in moderation. (Or not at all, that's okay too!)
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Ria Health is a next-generation solution for people who want to stop drinking too much. The company uses mobile technology, one-on-one interactions with addiction specialists, and daily support to help members accomplish their goals and improve their overall well-being. By engaging with physicians and coaches at home, measuring consumption with simple tools, and reducing cravings with FDA approved medications, the average member experiences improved well being and reports a reduction in the use of alcohol. Ria Healthâs unique use of personalized care and data science was created by a team of doctors and technology experts. For more information visit www.riahealth.com.