We talk about about “The Toolbox” quite a bit around here.
It’s only over the last week that I’d heard of building a physical toolbox to carry with you. Something was said on my TLC meeting this morning, “When I get in that state, I forget all of my tools. So, I need something I can actually have with me.”
I think building a toolkit, that is not metaphorical, will go a along way toward granting me that “pause” I usually lack. People always ask why I didn’t reach out and somewhat negate the fact that I couldn’t because my toolbox was locked somewhere in the back of my mind behind the craving.
Start here. This is a really great exercise. What do you have to add? I think I might add hot peppers. I mean if you pop a hot pepper in your mouth, do you have the wherewithal to crave a drink?
is there a way I can bookmark this page so I don’t have to search for it if I need it? Tomorrow I am going to put together my physical toolbox along with my list of 10 things. I see somethings on there that I am doing already… essential oils like lavender, hot baths, meditation and deep breathing. But the breath of fire 
omg what’s that?! I need to learn this technique asap. I feel such a sense of relief actually reading this bcuz ita such good info! Makes me feel alittle more prepared for my recovery. Thank you SO much 
yes!!! I’m not a fan of hot things but maybe that would be enough to snap me out of my thinking
