One of the biggest challenges that can occur with those who drink alcohol is having the will power to stop after just a few drinks, instead of ending up on a "bender" that ultimately results in a horrible hangover the next day.

The challenge with making a decision to call it a night when in full drinking flow, is that one is probably not in a state to make a sensible rational decision about what happens next on account that they have been drinking alcohol.

Further challenges around knowing when to stop include:

Being with others who are in the party spirit who add pressure for your to continue

Seeing that you still have money in your purse/wallet and have the funds to continue drinking

Not pausing to think for a moment about the implications of continuing

A caring host who keeps topping up your glass

If you're aware that you have an inclination to start drinking and continue drinking passed a point that you would like, it's important that you learn how to properly plan your evening out in advance of going. You will likely be unsuccessful at relying upon your judgement later after you have been drinking because drinking clouds your judgement and decision making abilities.

The planning required will involve hypnotherapy, NLP and a some practical steps to ensure that you can continue to involve yourself socially with alcohol, but to an limit you decide upon whilst sober.

How the Hypnotherapy and NLP Clinic in Hertfordshire can help:

Hypnotherapy accesses the unconscious part of your mind where your habits and behaviours are installed. Your hypnotherapist will give suggestions to you whilst in a relaxed trance-like state to help build your resilience and confidence to stop drinking when you instinctively know you have had enough.

Remember, alcohol is a poison. Your body and unconscious serve to protect you from harm and you therefore have a built in system which knows when you've had enough. However for many, that system is overridden or ignored because of the effects of the alcohol. Your hypnotherapist will be able to "reset the system" to allow you to become more finely tuned to the "that's enough, time to go home" signal, so that you begin to adhere to your natural tolerance levels.

NLP can be used to help build motivation commitment to your new decision and enable you to set realistic parameters for your behaviour. For example, if you know that peer pressure is an issue for you, NLP can enable you to build a strong sense of reliance and ability to "stick to your guns" about your decision.

You can also work with you therapist to establish any practical steps you can take. Perhaps you can change your drink of choice, or alternate between a soft drink and an alcoholic one. If the issue occurs when you're drinking at home, it might help to always have a glass of water with your alcoholic beverage.

Even simple exercises such as remembering how bad a hangover felt before you allow yourself to become fully indulged in the party spirit can.