My mental health was strong and well, until it wasn't. But really it was just hiding behind work and booze, and not having to face myself and my problems head on. Which I tried to do the only way that I could figure. Strange as it may sound, I think I made the right decision that day, when I tried to end it. Since it didn't work, my life, mind, spirit, and resolve have been slowly growing.
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It takes courage and strength to face your demons, and certainly conviction to make changes to your life. I would err on the caution of abstinence, only because staying away from something doesn't guarantee that you won't be affected by it. The best way to be free of an affliction is to be able to master your own control over how it affects you. Staying away from it means that it still controls you, but just in a different way. But if you need someone to hold you accountable, I suggest co-coach where you can also keep someone who has a goal accountable as well.
Do you have an accountability partner?
Also, you might need a doctor. A friend of mine who went cold turkey ended up having a seizure, which resulted in brain damage.....
I don't really have an accountability partner. Currently I'm in a space where no alcohol is allowed, and whenever the thought to drink arises I am able to quickly counter it with the harsh reality of what drinking gave me.
no, no doctors for me. for some reason since I've gotten out of the hospital I haven't craved alcohol at all, nor have I experienced ill effects from not drinking. :)
4 days sober, now. yay!