Quit Lit / Resources

3 years ago by Zerlyna to c/stopdrinking

Thought I would share some of the recommended quit lit and resources out there. This is not exhaustive - feel free to share any that worked for you!

This Naked Mind, Annie Grace
Alcohol Explained, William Porter
Quit Like a Woman, Holly Whitaker
Numerous books by Allen Carr

Huberman Labs Podcast: https://hubermanlab.com/...

avguser 6 points 3 years ago

Recovery Elevator podcast. Listening to other folks share their experiences gave me perspective for my own journey.

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Smashfire 6 points 3 years ago

Currently reading "Alcohol Lied to Me" by Craig Beck after finishing Naked Mind.

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GardeningSadhu 6 points 3 years ago

i want to mention "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts" by Dr. Gabor Mate. Not about alcohol specifically but really helped me to understand addiction. I call this and "This Naked Mind" my Big Book.

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Spacebar 5 points 3 years ago

I read The Naked Mind. It was really good and I feel it helped me gain a new perspective.

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Zerlyna 7 points 3 years ago

I loved that book and Alcohol Explained too… a bit more scientific. Understanding how it fucks up your brain chemistry and perpetuates the drinking cycle itself was mind-blowing.

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Spacebar 10 points 3 years ago

Getting sober really showed me how much of my depression was self inflicted

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B4tid0 4 points 3 years ago

Thanks

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rosamundi 3 points 3 years ago

"The Unexpected Joy of being Sober" and "Sunshine Warm Sober" by Catherine Gray.
"Drinking: A Love Story" by Caroline Knapp
"Tired of thinking About Drinking" by Belle Robertson

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BangersAndMash 2 points 3 years ago

My partner bought me "the unexpected joys of being sober", but you, and a couple of days of sobriety, have finally convinced me to read it. In the chapter listing I see there's some references to nightclubs, which really isn't me, so I hope I can still relate to it.

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anonymoose 3 points 3 years ago

I strongly concur with these recommendations! I haven't read Quit like a woman (on account of being a dude), but I'm sure it's good.

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goodnessme 3 points 3 years ago

Good list!

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BangersAndMash 1 point 3 years ago

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Ubberwubber 1 point 3 years ago

Great list thank you

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