Want to Stop Drinking? Try Giving Yourself Permission to Drink More
Discover how an ADHD mindset trick used by Dr. K might help you stop drinking—using a surprising reverse psychology twist that actually works. Sick of Telling Yourself to Quit Drinking? Maybe That’s the Problem. Let me tell you something weird that might just change your life. Dr. K (Dr. Alok Kanojia), a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, once shared a story about a kid with ADHD. The usual advice? Tell kids like that to slow down, calm down, sit still. But Dr. K did the opposite. He said: “Go faster. Speed up. Be as hyper as you want.” And guess what happened? The kid slowed down. Why? Because resistance breeds resistance. And when you give permission, you remove the fight. Now hold that thought… and let’s talk about drinking. “I Should Quit” = Shame, Rebellion, Repeat When you’re stuck in a cycle with alcohol, the self-talk usually sounds like this: “I’ve got to stop.” “I’m such a mess.” “I’ll be better tomorrow.” And what happens next? You drink. Again...
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