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How did you break your addiction? Was it hard? Any tips for those waging a war against addiction? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] I_Am_Jacks_____@lemmings.world 8 points 11 months ago

I quit drinking about 11 years ago. The first week or so was very difficult. Then the next 3 months were tough but bearable. I used several resources to help me: a therapist, some books about addiction, r/stopdrinking (there's a c/stopdrinking).

It's hardly been an issue after about the 6-9 month mark. I did have one extremely stressful time in the past year that I was somewhat close to considering the idea of drinking, but it passed.

Some people use AA (and other 12 step programs). They did not speak to me -- I did go for a few months, but in the end, I felt I didn't need it.