Overcoming the sudden urge to relapse; what helps you?

So, it happened. I was fine, then all of a sudden my mind was racing, and i felt the need to smoke some cannabis. I even called someone i know i could get it from. Luckily, they didnt answer, but i knew they would call back. So, i blocked the number and decided to jump on this app. I know i will be beyond disappointed if i mess up and fall back into the same trap. Evil is trying to tempt me today, but its not going to work. I am going to take care of myself by taking a shower, get dressed and look good today. I have my 2nd to last nursing class at 530p and so much to look forward to. I got this and so do all of you. Please share your day of beating addiction with me. It helps me feel not so alone in this journey. Have a great day, everyone. God bless. :heart:

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So glad you came here when the urge hit you. Thanks for the reminder it can happen to us all at any time. Sharing is a major help in overcoming it. So congrats on that! One thing I am doing today is coming here, reading, thinking, feeling, learning, trying to give some support to others, feeling the support of our collective. The opposite of addiction is connection and I have found so much of that here over the last 5 years. With my peers. Now with you. We’re in this together friend. Never again, one day, one crave at a time. Big hugs. Much love.

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Mno,

I agree. This app is so uplifting and positive. Its like always having a friend to talk to and i dont have to worry about them getting annoyed when i repeat myself. Thank you for your kindness and time. It truly helped me to read those words “big hugs” “we’re in this together”. Keep being you :smiley:

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Obviously what Menno said. Other than that: either distraction or mindfulness. That urge will pass. If you can ride it like a wave, mindful of its ups and downs, you’ll ride it out and know you can do that again. It will give you power :muscle:t2:

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