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Hi! New here! After many attempts at sobriety, I am finally starting to find some new “tools” to help on this journey. This app being one of them. I also discovered that I have no desire to drink after eating. So I try to make sure to eat dinner by 6 to avoid the temptation. Curious, what tools does everyone have in their tool box to help?
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Welcome @LizzyFizzySoda! 
Personally for my toolbox I use HALT a lot:
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
If I am feeling any of those things, that is a red flag, and I need to take care of it so it doesn’t throw me off balance.
You can learn more - and share your own experiences - in the checkin thread here:
Welcome to Talking Sober!
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Therapy and AA
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Welcome to the community and a huge congrats on your sober days 
A few things that helped me in the early days…
*Changing up routines is great. We have to work on rewiring our minds.
*Keeping yourself busy so you don’t have time to deal with urges is great like play games, book, clean, exercise, puzzles, knitting, walking …etc.
*Stay hydrated - need to flush out the toxins from your system
- Sleep when you can. You will feel super tired while your body works hard to detox
*Stay connected. . community is key in our journey so we don’t feel alone. This community was my safe haven. AA or other recovery groups are also helpful. Getting a sponsor may be useful to stay accountable
Just a few to help you get started. Read around. Many great threads here with loads of tips and advice.
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“this too will pass” it can be powerful. Whatever you’re feeling, it will pass. Recognize it, accept it, work your way out of it. Reaching for a bottle won’t help it.
Find an exit strategy that works. Go for a walk, eat, sleep. Whatever works!
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Tools. Need tools. Is there anyone here that has a few tricks or methods or anything to get thru the “thinking I can have a few” times…
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Welcome 
I go to AA meetings to share about my experiences, engage with others and speak about my feelings
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I want to start up therapy again
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