I've struggled with drinking, too. 3-4 nights this past year I got drunk--and felt embarrassed the next day. This last happened two weeks ago. Reconciling doesn't magically fix all life's problems! Apparently, 26.4% of US adults drank heavilythis past month, and I wasn't even alone that night two weeks ago.
What I did differently this time was I decided not to beat myself up. I had a fun and productive day after. Further, I weighed the pros and cons of drinking and dumped my liquor cabinet. My life-enrichening experiences with alcohol usually involved exotic places or fine beers or wines, not that cabinet.
Keeping it real. Minimal beating myself up. Minimal willpower.
People who have a more troublesome relationship with alcohol may need to quit entirely. My partner quickly noticed, but it'll likely be months before she decides whether the changes are permanent or not.
