You're Not Broken, Your Brain Is Just Doing Its Job
That overwhelming urge to reach for a drink when you're stressed? The way you find yourself having "just one" that turns into several? The guilt and shame when you give in to cravings you swore you'd resist?
This isn't a willpower problem.
Your amygdala - the "alarm system" in your brain - has learned that alcohol provides quick relief from discomfort. It's literally trying to keep you safe by sending those URGENT craving messages.
The problem is, most people try to fight these cravings with willpower alone - which actually makes them stronger.