Defeating alcohol dependence is a daunting task by itself. Now imagine trying to be Scottish and sober. One reader took on this feat with one goal in mind - victory. Read his Naked Life story to find out more. [...]
Without a doubt, the best decision Annie K. ever made was quitting alcohol. Easy. Never Drinking Again Like many of us, I made plenty of empty promises to myself to quit drinking over the years. So many nights filled with blurry [...]
Life was going great - it was six months alcohol free and something happened. Now I've started drinking again and I don’t know how to stop! Personally, I think that this is such a good question because the truth is [...]
Is it possible to become an occasional drinker again? Can I ever become a normal drinker again or have I actually crossed the line to where drinking is now over forever? Can I Become An Occasional Drinker? This is an [...]
Have you ever heard that every end is really a new beginning? Ashleigh shares her Naked Life story with us and why the end of her drinking problem was really the beginning of the most amazing life imagined. Starting Early [...]
Happy Hour. Wine Wednesdays. Weekend Barbecues, Ladies Night Out - the list of drinking occasions is never ending. Here in America we'll find any reason to drink. Weddings, births and funerals can all be considered a reason to pour a [...]
If this is your first year celebrating the 4th of July since going alcohol free you might be wondering how you can stay sober on the 4th and still have fun. There is no denying that this celebration seems to [...]
It's 5 o'clock somewhere. I deserve that glass of wine! I'm not hurting anyone drinking alone at home. I think I used every justification known to excuse my drinking alone. So what happens when you want to stop drinking alone? [...]
Nancy, like most of us, spent nights wondering how to stop drinking. She found the answers in This Naked Mind. Read on to learn more. Life of The Party My story starts at age 9 when my dad ‘rewarded’ me with [...]
The racing mind. Feeling like you're crawling out of your own skin. General restlessness and unease. That's what tends to hit after a night of drinking. Anxiety after drinking is a common problem and one we tend to brush off [...]
Quitting alcohol can be heart wrenching, but for RR the alternative would be heart stopping. Here's his Naked Life story. Lightheaded, Not Buzzed. My story began last summer when I randomly began experiencing lightheadedness. In response, I started observing myself [...]
I quit drinking but now I binge on ice cream and Netflix. I don't drink alcohol any more but I can now eat my weight in chips and queso. Sound familiar? Addicts may find themselves caught up in cross addiction. Today, [...]
Cutting alcohol out can be an awakening; the beginning of a new understanding of a clear, crisp and joyful life. Read Tracy's Naked Life Story to find out more. Life As Usual Lately, Saturdays have been about soccer games for my son. This [...]
Why should I quit drinking? I'm NOT an alcoholic! Sound familiar? Annick thought so too and soon realized that if you're wondering 'Why should I quit drinking?', it may be time to start living a Naked Life! Why Should I [...]
Overcoming addiction can put us on a path that inspires and motivates others. Carly of Miracles are Brewing is 8.5 years sober and her Naked Life story does just that! I MADE IT! I'm celebrating 8.5 years of sobriety from [...]
When should I start talking about it? What do I even say? I don't want to give them too much information if they aren't ready for it! No, it's not the dreaded birds and the bees talk. Even more terrifying [...]
Maintaining sobriety over the summer can be a challenge. It seems like alcohol is ingrained in summer entertaining. Beers on the boat, sangria at the barbecue and fruity drinks on the beach – that's what we associate our summers with. [...]
Those first reading This Naked Mind can often think that it's easy to solve alcohol addiction once you're no longer drinking. What they really want to know is "Annie, Did you ever have an alcohol relapse?" Fear Controlled Me Cutting back or [...]
You've stopped drinking, changed your mindset and your behaviors yet occasionally the craving for alcohol still hits. The most common question I get is how can you overcome cravings for alcohol? The answer lies in your naked mind. How Do I [...]
Not only was Joanne ready to stop overdrinking – she was also over drinking itself! Read her story to find out how she ultimately got over drinking! Harmless Drinking For over a decade, I got into the habit of drinking [...]
