Whether it's a glass of wine after work or a weekly bar crawl, your drinking habits can be the result of everything from biology to trauma. I want to stop waking up at 3am with my mind racing and not being able to fall back to sleep, I want to look in the mirror and not seek glassy and bloodshot eyes. Amanda's book is a resource that I know I will use for both myself and my clients for years to come- an absolute gift.

It doesn’t necessarily compare to someone who’s you know, like detoxing, it doesn’t seem like a big problem. Maybe you’re pregnant, you’re on medication, you’re driving, you're cutting down for health reasons, you’re on a cleanse, or maybe you just don’t like the taste.We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. This is so much more than a book about being sober and is truly a guide to living a life you love through reparenting yourself. To learn more about Amanda and find out more about her therapy services, head over to https://therapyforwomencenter. Additionally, Amanda provides the stories of three women, and I believe there is such power in storytelling.

I agree with some of the criticisms that there is a lot of content that isn't necessarily focused on becoming sober, but without explicitly stating it, I think the author makes a really good case for seeing a therapist if you are looking to change your relationship to alcohol as there can be a lot to work through. Nonetheless, I was struck by the empathy White channels - never shaming or judging her patients or audience.Overall the book was well written and the composite characters gave it a more human narrative, but it veered a little too deep into self-help territory for me.

Financial: Amanda White has an employment relationship with Therapy for Women and receives royalties as a published author.The practical tips and exercises provided encourage self-reflection and personal growth, making the book more than just a guide to quitting drinking; it becomes a roadmap to rediscovering oneself. If you’re ready to change your relationship with alcohol, enroll in the program and grab your invitation to the 2 hour kick off at www. Having been sober for 8+ years herself, Amanda tackles therapists' most pressing question: How can I help clients whose alcohol use has become problematic but who don't identify as "alcoholics" or have no interest in traditional abstinence-based methods like rehab or 12-step groups?

Not Drinking Tonight is the book for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol or other addictive behaviors. Use the old “I have to go walk my dog” excuse, or explain that something unexpected came up with a friend. While it’s comforting to know that we’re not being guided by a teetotaler, it was vague enough that it didn’t catch my interest like later sections did. Mood swings are sudden shifts from one emotional state to another and can be caused by factors such as stress, hormones, sleep problems, or mental health.

Amanda helps you dig into the root of your struggles to better understand why you drink and why you might want to stop—setting you up for a more fulfilling life all around, even if you don’t choose full sobriety.