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#78: How To Prepare To Get Sober
#78: How To Prepare To Get Sober
#78: How To Prepare To Get Sober
Friday 12th April 2024
Learn essential steps to prepare for sobriety with Tim Phillips. Discover how honesty, support networks, and celebrating milestones can boost your success.
11 minutes
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Honest
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Be honest about your relationship with alcohol.
- Have a strong reason to quit drinking.
- Identify and prepare for triggers.
- Communicate your decision to quit with friends and family.
- Build a support network and celebrate every milestone.
A house without a strong foundation is sure to crumble. The same is true in recovery.
Deciding to quit drinking is tough, but did you know that proper preparation can make all the difference? In this episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast, Tim Phillips dives into the crucial steps you can take before taking that last drink to set yourself up for success. Tim, with over a decade of sobriety under his belt, shares his journey from rehab to discovering his own path to recovery.
He emphasises the importance of building a strong foundation before starting your sobriety journey, likening it to constructing a house - without a solid base, everything can crumble. Tim's candid reflections on his own struggles and triumphs offer a relatable and hopeful perspective for anyone considering quitting alcohol. He talks about the significance of being honest about your relationship with alcohol and the value of writing down your thoughts to gain clarity.
You’ll also learn why having a strong reason to quit is essential, even if it’s something as simple as wanting to be a better parent. Tim advises consulting a doctor before quitting cold turkey, especially for heavy drinkers, due to the potential dangers of withdrawal. He stresses the importance of identifying and preparing for triggers, such as changing your route home if you usually pass by a liquor store.
Peer pressure is another hurdle he addresses, suggesting that having open conversations with friends and family about your decision can provide much-needed support and reduce temptation. Building a support network of people who understand your struggle is vital, whether through in-person recovery groups or online communities. Finally, Tim encourages celebrating every milestone, no matter how small, to foster a habit of self-acknowledgement and positivity.
If you're considering quitting drinking or are already on your journey, this episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement to help you succeed.