How can I distract myself when I am feeling triggered?
I go on walks or i go on this forum and read peoples posts and try and help people. Going to the gym also really helps me. And sometimes I will just sit with it because i know the feeling will pass and every ttime i dobt give in I not only feel proud if myself but im building new connections in my brain that will alow those urges to become fewer and fewer… you can do this!!
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Also figuring out what your triggers are and try to stay away from them for a while or once you know what they are exactly you will be able to underatand and hopefully the triggers wont be as bad or frequent
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Well I start the day with good intentions and I feel determined but as soon as I see one drink I just forget all the bad things that will happen and lie to myself with that just one, ok just one more. I just want to be able to get past a week without messing up! It seems simple (just stop) but I have terrible self control.
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Ita definitely not simple or easy but its worth doing. Try and stay busy, it really helps. Also, it helps to focus your time to one day at a time, focusing on a week is very scary to look at. Just get threw one day and you will have done an amazing thing.
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The worst thing list is a good idea. There’s plenty of low moments I don’t want to repeat. Thanks!
I work out or train if I can. Typically I make a deal with myself that after I workout I’ll see how I feel. Funny thing about excercise, it kills the craving. The part of the brain that triggers with rewards activates. Either that OR I go get ice cream. Helps the sugar cravings. Besides, ice cream is better calories then alcohol
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Been good the last couple of days. Going on day four and feeling the wheels coming off. I got in a small fender bender this afternoon (my fault) although it wasn’t bad on any level we didn’t call police just exchanged info. MMA fights tonight at my buddies house and they’re already talking about getting smashed. I want to go to test myself but already feel weak. Wife is already talking about drinking wine when she gets home.
Skipped out on the gym today so I’m not sore or tired. Gym closes in an hour …
All the excuses in the world.