I'm sick of waking up feeling lousy in the morning, struggling through the day waiting for 6pm so I can have a beer to feel normal again for a few hours before going to sleep. All three books work in a similar way: they help address the unconscious beliefs that are behind your drinking. In my thirties, post having kids, I was usually craving wine all week and then diving into wine as of Thursday (Thursday is the new Friday I would tell myself). The more I heard about Jason's reprogramming techniques- the more afraid I became that reading the book would tamper with the precious logic I had developed - I still didn't know where this previously dormant `willpower' had come from and I was terrified of unbalancing it. The warm, fuzzy happy feeling that comes from having the first one or two is what hooks people in and is a benefit for those feeling insecure, or tired, or down.

Gross oversimplification, unsubstantiated "facts" (average drinker will spend 18 thousand pounds on taxis in their lifetime as a direct result of drinking? This book is much more than a simple eye opener, it will: change the way you see alcohol forever; show you how to stop drinking; and, help you enjoy the process and enjoy your life so much more than you do now without having to drink alcohol. This book is much more than a simple eye opener, it will: change the way you see alcohol forever; show you how to stop drinking; help you enjoy the process and enjoy your life so much more than you do now without having to drink alcohol.Then, it’s all your fault even though you’ve been the subject of a very clever marketing scheme since childhood. You are addicted, and you shouldn’t be shamed and guilted into thinking that it is all your fault (although personal responsibility is important once you know the facts). You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. I've had a few occasions where I've thought it might be fun to have a drink; the book says no willpower required. I loved his honesty right up front- never worried a minute about the formatting of his sentences- just read it like listening to a conversation- perfect for me!

When I stopped drinking in 2012, I was unaware of the harm that alcohol had caused me as a child of an alcoholic parent. The critical point is that they also know they want to do it anyway and it is in addressing this desire that this book is so valuable. If you try to exert control over your intake of an addictive substance - you are setting yourself up for a fight. I'm bored of not being able to remember what I saw on tv the previous night, making a fool of myself on the phone or in front of my wife and general self loathing. I never vomited in a shower or drank every day or lost my job but I did live a lesser life because of drinking.It is this theory which gives Jason his main issue with resources like AA (which he does praise for the fact that it has without doubt saved countless lives. Jason's major argument is there is no such thing as an 'alcoholic' and that we are conditioned to accept alcohol as a 'normal' substance in today's society despite the fact that it is the major cause of many of today's social problems and a wide range of health issues. Christmas only concerns me because people will ask me about it but otherwise I feel really good about it.

I would like to just cut down to weekend drinking but if I stopped wanting to drink altogether that would be good I'd save a fortune.This work argues that there is no such thing as an 'alcoholic' and that we are conditioned to accept alcohol as a 'normal' substance in the society despite the fact that it is the major cause of many social problems and a wide range of health issues. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. His books have collectively sold over 6 million copies, been translated into many languages and continue to inspire people from all around the world to take their health into their own hands. I had heard many glowing reviews about the power of the book and the compelling nature of Jason Vale's arguments and I was curious to read it. The great thing about the book is that once you understand the principles you can apply them further.