It is back again

[Mno]

You got it figured out pretty well I feel Leah. And you’re here. You’re not giving in. Being here and seeking connection is one of the ways to fight this, one of the tools in your toolbox. I gather you have more. BTW, it sounds a lot like you’re suffering from HALT to me. Some good threads about that here. Hang in there friend! You’re not alone.

Here’s just a couple of examples. You can do this Leah!

HALT as a warning sign

(Bump!) Lots of threads asking, “I feel it coming, what do I do?” Well here’s something. Feel the urge? HALT. Ask yourself, Am I hungry, angry, lonely or tired? You can do something about those things. For the sake of sobriety, stop and take care of that first. They can easily bring on the humming sensation to pick up, and just as easily be fixed. Hungry? Have a snack. Angry? Step aside, cool off, reach out to another sober person. Lonely? Hop on here or call friends/family. Maybe just ask h…

Stages of relapse

I read something today that I found very interesting and helpful. Thought Id share as it might help someone else become aware of when a possible relapse is about to happen: Most people completely misunderstand what relapse actually is. Everyone thinks relapse is when someone picks up a drink or a drug. But they’re wrong. Here’s why: Relapse starts weeks or months before someone uses It begins with poor self-care - not sleeping, not eating, isolating The physical use is just the final stag…