Q I'm in my 30s and have tried quitting drinking several times but kept relapsing. I'm worried that even if I start care now, I'll go back to before. Is it possible to keep it up?
A A realistic goal of gradually reducing how often and how much you drink is more sustainable than perfect abstinence. When you feel your body getting lighter firsthand, motivation to cut back grows and the risk of relapse drops.
Detailed Answer
Moderation is more realistic as a process of gradually reducing and adapting than becoming perfect all at once. Small rules like adjusting company-dinner days, setting alcohol-free days, and drinking water alongside build up and make it easier to sustain. Even if you drink again, rather than blaming yourself, what matters is returning to a recovery routine the next day.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang values letting you feel real changes as your body gets lighter and swelling and hangovers decrease. When you experience your body improving from clearing out accumulated excess, motivation to cut back follows naturally and it becomes easier to maintain. That said, if you repeatedly cannot control it on your own, professional counseling may be needed.
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