The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Alcohol—And How to Rewrite Them
The stories we repeat about alcohol feel real—but they’re often lies we’ve learned to believe. The good news? We can change the script.
by Brent C
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How to Rewire False Drinking Beliefs—A Step-by-Step Mental Reset
False beliefs about alcohol fuel desire and make sobriety harder. We must reset our mental patterns to eliminate the craving.
You Are Not Your Thoughts—How to Break Free from Old Mental Loops
Your brain is not the real “you.” It runs scripts. Some of those scripts are garbage. So, let’s clear the clutter and take back control.
Our Brain Is a Pharmacy – Alcohol Just Gets in the Way
Our brain already knows how to make us feel calm, focused, and fulfilled. Alcohol disrupts that natural system—but the moment we stop drinking, healing begins.
The Subconscious Trap: Why We Keep Drinking When We Don’t Want To
We don’t keep drinking because we’re weak—we keep drinking because our subconscious still believes it helps. This post explores how alcohol rewires our thought patterns—and how we can rewire them back.
Beyond Alcohol: Understanding Anxiety and Depression Without the Drink
Sometimes anxiety and depression don’t come from alcohol—but alcohol makes them worse. We must recognize the difference and separate them.
Alcohol and Depression: The Other Side of the Chemical Trap
Alcohol might feel like a mood booster—but chemically, it pulls us deeper into depression. It hijacks our serotonin and dopamine and leaves us feeling worse.
The Three Phases of Alcohol-Induced Anxiety
Why does alcohol make us anxious—even after just a few drinks? It creates a cycle of stress during, after, and even days later.
The Homeostasis Trap: How Alcohol Hijacks Our Nervous System
Alcohol doesn’t just affect how we feel—it hijacks the body’s natural balance. It disrupts our nervous system and keeps us stuck in a cycle of stress and drinking.
Recovery and Rebalancing: How to Heal Your Brain After Quitting
Your brain can heal from alcohol—faster than you think. We recover and rebalance our nervous system with sleep, nutrition, and intentional action.
The Emotional Fallout: Regret, Shame, and the Loop
Even when drinking doesn’t lead to disaster, it often leaves behind a heavy mix of regret, shame, and emotional exhaustion.
Alcohol and Anxiety: The Chemical Trap
Alcohol seems to relax us—but chemically, it sets us up for anxiety. It rewires our brain, fuels overstimulation, and traps us in a stress loop that only gets worse with every drink.