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u/[deleted] · 9 pointsr/stopdrinking

Your experience is much closer to what AA is really like for people outside of urban/coastal US. I had the god shit pounded into my ass my first time in AA, when I was quite young and didn't really have any other options. It doesn't matter what you say to those people. They won't be happy until you're worshipping Jesus. And they're all over AA like white on rice.

Faking the god thing? Hey, I did that for eleven years. Sober. Going to AA. Age 16 to 27. AA'd my ass off and told those people what they wanted to hear. What did I get for it? A miserable fake life walking around being a fake, sucking up to people who think the earth was made in six days and want to stuff it down everyone else's throat.

After I finally left AA, I got back into drinking, little by little. And when it started to be a problem, I concluded that anything, ANYTHING, including ruining my life, drinking myself to death, or overt suicide, would be better than going back to the existence I had that 11 years of sobriety in AA. And you know, pretty much every time I tried to get some help, all I got was "go to AA, turn your life over to god." So I just kept on killing myself.

One night, I just went "fuck, wonder if there are any sober groups on Reddit? Surely the Reddit folks won't be all about religion?" I found this stopdrinking sub, and ordered the book linked in the sidebar after a guy assured me in a comment that there was no religion in it.

It gave me the motivation I needed. Alcohol is an addictive poison sold to our whole culture by one of the most effective and sinister marketing campaigns ever. Would be the worst if not for tobacco. Once I realized that I had been coping with my problems all along, and alcohol had not been helping - it had just been making things worse - I was repelled by the thought of continuing to drink. Doesn't mean it was easy to quit and stay quit. But I had a reason to do it. And I am so glad I did. I'm also so glad I didn't listen to all of those people who told me I was powerless, stupid, etc. and could never do it without god. Because if I had, I would still be drunk every night.

I'll buy you that book. Seriously. Message me. Also, you might want to check out the "Rational Recovery mini crash course." I click through it every week or so. Every day or so the first few weeks.

u/sunjim · 6 pointsr/stopdrinking

Long term sobriety does seem scary to a drinker. Like a big mountain. Fortunately, you can't do long-term sobriety all in a day. You can only do short-term not drinking: today.

Find a way to not drink today. Tomorrow you can repeat. The only drink you need to worry about right now is the next one, today.

Hey--there are some great resources linked in the sidebar--explore a bit if you haven't already. Many people like this book (linked in sidebar as well) as a good place to start.

Check in here and let everyone know how you're doing and what you're learning.

u/FearOfTheLight · 6 pointsr/stopdrinking

It was only after I was sober for a while that I even came close to realizing how fucked up my thinking was about how I was living. Give Allen Carrs book a shot http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Control-Alcohol/dp/0572028504 --- That and this sub was what I needed to get to 141 days so far (cold turkey), and I won't drink today. Now, i know i was kidding myself about the health effects, the effects on my life and my work. I don't want early dementia, or to fog through life. And I had false beliefs about how many others actually drink. Like being a musician, being a writer comes with the thinking that drinking is just a part of the package. We tie it so tightly into who we are that we cant see life/work without it. All I can say, is a few weeks in, the fog began to lift, and continues to lift each day and that alcohol is a lying shitbag.

u/LRub · 6 pointsr/The_Donald

Hey Pedes I've said it before, I'll say it again.

Just for those who may be caught up in the smoking and/or drinking trap, and thinking you're fucked cause you've tried to stop but can't. So you resigned yourself do doing your best to limit the damage --- BASED Alan Carr's books got me off both. GOT ME OFF BRAHS

First the smoking. It took me a month or so to really believe I was done smoking. I could get as drunk as I wanted and WOULD NOT SMOKE.

But then the side effect of that is is started drinking more. I would limit my drinking because I knew I would smoke. But once I was done smoking --- holy crap. And I live in walking distance to the bars. So yeah. I was getting bloated, and my body just was not happy.

So alcohol --- seemed impossible to quit. And a lot of people look at you weird when you quit or feel a need to use labels. Whatevs... I didn't need AA or meetings. I just needed to be convinced that alcohol is bottled misery. And it is. Now I go to parties and don't even think about drinking booze. There isn't even a temptation. Or to put it another way the temptation I have to drink is the same level of temptation I have to go to the bathroom and lick urinal cakes. Yet I still have a good time. It is so fucking wild.

You have so much to gain if you quit. Unfortunately with either, it doesn't feel that way and you can't imagine it. But trust a little. And you will be bigly rewarded.

Why the fuck would I lie? These aren't affiliate links below. I seriously want everyone to know what I know. Booze and smokes are just shitty traps, like an abusive spouse, they make you think you can't live without them. But that's bullshit. You can have your freedom and leave their sorry asses in the dust. Your freedom is your God damned natural born right. You can have it. Again, just trust a little. And keep an open mind.

Alan Carr should be a made a Saint. He's saved millions of lives. He's made my life better, my wife's and my boys. And I am sort of the fun uncle who found a little success, so my nieces and nephews are hoping seeing the point: Successful dudes don't drink. And maybe you are struggling. maybe you don't like that you're not giving the best example. But that's only because you been brainwashed into believe the big lies. You just need to be un-brainwashed. Once you are they have absolutely no power over you and when you see someone drinking or smoking, all you wish is that they knew what you knew. You really won't mind being around being with those who drink or smoke. You just know they want to stop but they haven't seen reality yet. And you won't lecture, as lectures didn't work with you, right? You already wanted to stop, you just didn't think you could.

Here's links:
Easy Way to Quit Smoking:
https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Stop-Smoking/dp/0615482155

Easy Way to Control Alcohol (which will convince you you actually don't want to drink)
https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Control-Alcohol/dp/0572028504

MAGA starts with you!

u/tenjed · 5 pointsr/stopdrinking

> I'm going to go home, and be alone with my scary thoughts and just let the pain in. And I'll probably cry but that's okay, feelings are okay. I'm not going to be afraid of my feelings or think they're wrong or stupid and try to cover them up and drown them anymore.

I love this. From a distance its so easy to rationalize that external factors are not us - e.g. a dickhead customer's behavior does not have to be internalized - and that our own emotions are not reality - e.g. fear and stress are messages from our body. Sometimes we should listen to our emotions, sometimes we shouldn't. Either way they're not reality outside our own heads. But when you're in it, it's so hard to keep that perspective.

I really liked Allen Carr's discussion of self-soothing with slippers, cozy pajamas, a cup of cocoa, a good book or favorite TV show and a comfortable chair after work instead of a six pack.

u/rogermelly1 · 5 pointsr/stopdrinking

Make sure you utilise your family and friends, and don't forget the other support systems that are free for all to use. I presume you have used them before.

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u/McLensky · 4 pointsr/stopdrinking

I found Allen Carr's Easyway to Control Alcohol was a great place for me to start. By reading it I was able to reframe my thoughts around alcohol.

Recently, the CEO of the company did an AMA here on Reddit and said some stupid and flat out dangerous things, but that being said, in my opinion at least, there is a lot of value in the book.

u/justahabit · 4 pointsr/stopdrinking

Plans for the future? A few people have asked me that and I don't know the answer. I'm about to buy Allen Carr's "Quit Drinking" book, which I expect to help me out when it arrives in a few days.

Other than that I'm not sure.

u/bustload · 3 pointsr/stopdrinking

I've been reading the book that is linked to in the sidebar of this subreddit, Alan Carr's Easy Way to Control Alcohol http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0572028504
At first it sounds all sales-pitchy, but once he really gets into it, he takes you through a logical argument against drinking alcohol and it has helped me quite a bit in a short time. He is very anti-AA, so I definitely recommend giving it a look.

u/dougbdl · 3 pointsr/WTF

I stopped drinking entirely about 110 days ago. It is amazing really. No hangovers for 110 days. I used to have 4-5 a week. I have saved over $1000, lost 20 pounds, I sleep better, honestly there are too many benefits to list. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. If you are considering it, DO IT! You won't miss out on anything.

Allan Carr's book Easyway to Control Alcohol has changed my life. I don't even have the desire to drink. If I were quitting through pure willpower I would have failed long ago.

u/treesandclouds · 3 pointsr/stopdrinking

>But for the last few weeks i've really turned up on the amount i drink and also i'e noticed my tolerance going up.

This happens and it's one of the reasons alcohol is so dangerous. You have to put away more and more to get the same effect. And since alcohol is literally a diluted poison, this causes all sorts of health problems down the line. Kudos for even noticing this at your age. It took me many years before I realized how much I was actually drinking.

> I do want to stop. I am just so afraid of panic, withdrawal, depression and anxiety.

(DISCLAIMER: I'm just some guy on the internet so take what I say with a grain of salt and do your own homework too. I'm just speaking from my experience.)

It can't hurt to check in with a doctor or therapist if you are worried. That said, severe withdrawal symptoms are rare, while health problems from long-term excessive drinking are essentially a given.

I had some anxiety, insomnia, and a couple other less than fun things when I quit. The symptoms only lasted a couple weeks and being sober has been more than worth it.

>Do you have any tips?

You might want to check out an AA meeting. I've never been, but I know a lot of people in this sub have had a lot of success with it. The book Easy Way to Control Drinking was very helpful to me. And definitely hang out around here! You won't find a more supportive group of people anywhere on the internet.

u/SpiritWolfie · 2 pointsr/stopdrinking

Ahh ok....cool. The good news is that in today's world, there are many alternatives to AA.

I'm not going to try to talk you into going to AA but just know, I've known plenty of people that had the same reservations as you and were able to get help in AA and even enjoy it.

On a different topic, I took a look at the sidebar and for some reason I didn't see the SMART Recovery link. Perhaps it would be more to your liking. I honestly can't speak to it because I've never used it. I've heard people mention it here and they also have online meetings you can attend for free.

I have read parts of Allen Carr's Book and I quite liked it but I've barely read much of it. If you can't afford it be sure to check your local library as they might have a copy you can check out for free.

Anyways - I hope you find something that works for you because life can be fun again and it's quite possible to live a sober and happy life.

u/pitcher_plant · 2 pointsr/stopdrinking

The current version is Easy Way to Control Alcohol, but they are virtually identical.

For anyone interested, the kindle version is only $8... it's a quick read and has helped many SD'ers. Don't order the paper copy unless you're prepared to wait several weeks for it's arrival http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Control-Alcohol/dp/0572028504

u/kurujiru · 2 pointsr/stopdrinking

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Control Alcohol

It's on the sidebar as well.

u/Franks2000inchTV · 2 pointsr/stopdrinking

congrats on realizing that you want to change your drinking habits. it's a great first step and one that some people take decades to make.

personally I've just stopped drinking myself, and I did it with the help of Allen Carr's - The Easy Way to Control Alcohol.

I heard about his stop smoking book over in /r/stopsmoking, and with its help I've been free from cigarettes for almost 3 weeks now without any cravings or withdrawl symptoms.

I'm just a day into my sobriety, but I really feel positive that I've had my last drink and I feel great about it!

I'm gonna be trying to bring more traffic to this subreddit so there can be a place on reddit to share stories and encouragement with other people trying to stop drinking.

u/Its-A-Kind-Of-Magic · 2 pointsr/stopdrinking

Try Allen Carr's Easy Way to Control Alcohol.
http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Control-Alcohol/dp/0572028504

His book 'Easy Way to Quit Drinking' is essentially the same. That's the one I bought and it transformed how I view alcohol. I'm not deprived by not drinking, I'm free!

u/shakythrow · 2 pointsr/stopdrinking

Check out this book. It completely changed my way of thinking and I have not had a single craving since I read it. I would recommend downloading the eBook so you can start reading it now. It has been the best four bucks I've ever spent.

u/filmdude · 1 pointr/NoFap

There are some very tough parts about quitting alcohol. Especially when comparing it to quitting porn. The biggest thing for me was quitting the drinking life style. There's not much that is outwardly attractive about the porn lifestyle. Yeah, let's stay in by ourselves and jerk our dicks! No one says that. This is not to minimize the disgusting pro-porn mentality that is prevalent in our culture. I understand it, though. The people who fight back against nofap and the idea of porn addiction usually are the ones suffering from it. I know I was. My last girlfriend got mad at me the first time she found my browser history. What did I do? Apologize for turning her down for sex the night before? Acknowledge that it might be a problem for me? Hell no! I said, why are you spying on me! Masturbation is a healthy habit for me! Porn is something all guys watch, why are you acting so CRAZY!?!


But back to the stay-out-and-party all night thing. I mean, I still go out and partake once a month or so. Just to see how the other half lives. I don't drink of course. Maybe have a couple red bulls and just hang out with friends. But damn it can be depressing. And I find myself gravitating further away from even wanting to step foot inside a bar even if it's just to shoot a game of pool or hang out with a friend. But some of my friends are drinkers so I follow them around sometimes. It's weird because I hear of all these people from 12 Steps say that if they step inside a bar it's over for them. Or if they have one sip, then their back on the bottle. I understand this mindset, but don't think it has to be the case. I think those people are still holding onto the idea that alcohol did something good for them. I highly doubt they truly believe that alcohol is a poison (which it literally is). This is not to say that I do not admit that I am human and capable of making mistakes. I have to reinforce my beliefs in my mind sometimes because society is so encouraging of the drinking lifestyle. It's a big business that makes lots of money. So I do accept that I could slip back into it, but I know deep down that alcohol is a poison and I have zero desire to return to it. Sorry I know that's way more info than you asked for. If you are interested in controlling your drinking or know someone who is, check out this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Control-Alcohol/dp/0572028504


This sounds so cliché, but that book really changed my life.

Now having said all of that, let me actually answer your question. Alcohol was definitely easier for me to quit. I read that book and something clicked and I just got it. I was so excited to quit. It felt right. It felt easy. The hardest thing was learning to turn down a cold beer. It felt weird saying, "No thanks." Or "I'll just have a diet coke." But damn did it feel good. And it still does. It's amazing the difference you feel in all aspects of your life. My relationship with my parents improved. My sex life improved. My relationship with my partner improved.

The porn and masturbation addiction has been much harder for me. I have tried to quit countless times over the years and have been a serious addict for 13-14 years. I used porn and masturbation almost every single day. It was my fall back for everything. When I was nervous, sad, upset, angry, lonely, afraid, anxious, tired, hyper. Pretty much any emotion, I would use porn and masturbation to numb my feelings. I am currently seeing a therapist and dealing with past trauma in my personal life that I have repressed for years.

In recovery speak there is something called addiction hopping. It's when you jump or "hop" from one addiction to another. At the base of all addiction is usually a deep sense of shame that consumes a person. In retrospect, that's exactly what I was doing. I quit cigarettes, but I started drinking heavily. When I could find it, I would abuse oxycontin or adderall. My porn use went up significantly when I stopped drinking. I have always been trying to fight the shame that I have felt my entire life. I finally realized that if I don't address the root cause of these problems I will end up fighting a different form of addiction every few years for my entire life.

u/just_some_woman · 1 pointr/DeadBedrooms

I completely understand. In my long DB marriage I also developed similar symptoms.

First to go was alcohol which I did with [this book] (http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Control-Alcohol/dp/0572028504). Replaced overeating with walking and other forms of exercise. Picked out an educational goal and started pursuing the hell out of that goal, which helped with the depression, anxiety and other symptoms. Started dressing better.

I know how it feels like sex might be your most pressing problem right now, but trust me it's not. Getting yourself together is far more important and it's a great example for the babies. (Little pitchers have big ears and they have big eyes too). Also, your wife will notice and if this marriage means anything to her she will step up her game. If not, you'll be ready and prepared for a new stage in your life.

u/TwentyYearLush · 1 pointr/stopdrinking

Get this book!
http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Control-Alcohol/dp/0572028504
It is available on audible too.
I credit Allen with my initial success during the most difficult days.
It's really worth getting.

u/motorpoodle · 1 pointr/IAmA

Sorry, thought I had stumbled into /r/stopdrinking somehow. They have a link in the sidebar to this book which many people claim helps cure them of alcoholism.

Also I don't think there's any medical evidence proving "Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.".

u/jimmyrunsdeep · -1 pointsr/IAmA

Seems the guys that wrote the book in the sidebar would disagree.

edit: This guy would disagree and I hear it works out for many people. Also I don't think there's medical evidence that you're always an alcoholic.