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/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health/

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

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

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    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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    • “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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      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.