Life problems and stresses encountered without drinking |
A body weakened by drinking |
Physical health problems Mental health problems Difficulties in maintaining daily and economic activities due to health problems |
Constant vigilance against the ongoing temptation of drinking |
Difficulties in avoiding alcohol Frequent cravings Fear of relapse |
Painful regrets for the past |
Regrets for an unfulfilled life Guilt for breaking up family |
Difficulties in building new relationships |
Broken family relations Expectation discrepancies among family members Social interpersonal conflicts |
A lonely life left alone |
Alienation from alcohol-related gathering Loneliness from living alone |
A long way to self-reliance |
Lack of opportunities for independence Unsatisfactory low income |
Constant change efforts and growth |
Strong power by being together |
Participation in self-help meetings Being with colleagues Helps from experts Experiences of helping others Self-reflection through others |
Strong family support |
Spousal support Child support |
Firm wills constantly strengthened |
My own strong will A firm daily commitment Efforts to improve life patterns and relations |
Healing power of letting-go |
Acceptance Spiritual growth through self-transcendence Changes in attitude for life |
Awareness through learning |
Education giving new information Awareness of my problems |
Participation in various activities to replace drinking |
Participation in leisure activities to replace alcohol Participation in various educational programs |