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Welcome – Foreword – by Annie Grace
Introduction
I am Simon Chapple and I am an alcoholic
Alcohol and me
The big change
Part One – Set yourself up for success
What you need to know about alcohol
Am I an alcoholic?
But I'm not like them
The self-built prison to which you hold the key
Do you have to hit rock bottom to make a change?
The power of beliefs
Your all-or-nothing mentality
Why drinking in moderation doesn't work
The power of journaling
Part Two – The problems and challenges you'll face
I can't move past 'day (or week) one'
I can't fill the void
I'm terrified of 'coming out'
I've slipped up
I just can't stay accountable
I need alcohol to cope with stress
My partner still drinks
I can't socialise without alcohol
Surely I can't have a sober holiday?
I can't deal with bad feelings without a drink
I can't talk to my kids about my drinking
It's too difficult on blue days without a drink
I still think about drinking
I can't stop being harsh on myself
Special occasions without alcohol
I'm not losing weight yet
Will I be boring without alcohol?
I feel lonely and bored without alcohol
I can't sleep without a drink
How can I have sex without drinking?
After all this, I still want a drink
And finally – Conclusion
Resources you may find useful
About the Author
Acknowledgements