Quit Lit / Resources
Quit Lit / Resources
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/
I read The Naked Mind. It was really good and I feel it helped me gain a new perspective.
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.
Getting sober really showed me how much of my depression was self inflicted
Thanks
Currently reading "Alcohol Lied to Me" by Craig Beck after finishing Naked Mind.
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.
Good list!
Recovery Elevator podcast. Listening to other folks share their experiences gave me perspective for my own journey.
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.
- "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
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.
Great list thank you