I am extremely lacking in willpower, but I was able to greatly reduce my drinking thanks to health issues and having a young child.
I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Turns out that for me (and, my cardiologist said, for most people) alcohol is a big aggravator for AF.
I have a young son, and not having my AF under control would mean seeing less of how his life turns out.
For my brain, that is enough to flip the switch, and I was able to use it to greatly dial back my drinking.
I think of AF as a gift. Getting on top of it means getting good cardio exercise, eating sensible and avoiding alcohol. All things we should want to do anyway - but AF forces one to actually do it.
I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Turns out that for me (and, my cardiologist said, for most people) alcohol is a big aggravator for AF.
I have a young son, and not having my AF under control would mean seeing less of how his life turns out.
For my brain, that is enough to flip the switch, and I was able to use it to greatly dial back my drinking.
I think of AF as a gift. Getting on top of it means getting good cardio exercise, eating sensible and avoiding alcohol. All things we should want to do anyway - but AF forces one to actually do it.