I don't have experience in this, but I do have a few thoughts. I have done nothing more than give my psychiatrist a piece of artwork. It never occured to me when I did so it might be construed as anything. And, I gave it to him after he said he liked a photo of it.

You are self-aware that a problem exists. Yay for the first and hardest step! I think as with any goal you need to start small. Goals need to be achievable, measurable, and realistic. Thus, don't bite off more than you can chew - do this in small increments. Advise him you are doing this too. I meantioned measurable. Ask yourself what you want each week and what will success look like. Don't forget to celebrate your success when you achieve each step - maybe a new book or something you like yet don't allow yourself often (with in reason of course). It might be good to list of the positive reasons for cutting back. Strike these off the list as they happen.

This is good news.