Having urges today, almost 5 months sober. Any recommendations on how to minimize them or cope? Thanks
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For me I found taking a proactive approach to strengthen the hull of my ship has helped me navigate the waves of life. I attend a meeting (Resources for our recovery) and I have a sponsor and checkin partner from the group.
Take care and don’t give up. It is possible 
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What helps me is “playing the tape to the end”. Essentially reminding myself of the awful things that WILL happen if i drink or use drugs. Remember ur reasons for why u wanted to quit. The cravings do pass. Ive also found it helpful to use a distraction of some sort. Exercise, an outdoor walk, cleaning, having a shower etc.
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Great job on the 5 months and reaching out Kyle.
Have you heard of HALT?
What’s really going on?
Are you Hungry?
Angry?
Lonely?
Tired?
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I think I’m just being complacent. Boredom as well! Thank tou
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Hopefully its passed now.
I found new hobbies in sobriety helped, personally I love baking, crafts and if Im feeling really adventurous I clean 
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Bake me a cake please lol
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Howdy Kyle good Scottish name for me i went to meetings met new like minded people and i wasnt alone anymore wish you well
Amazing how this works. I’m in literally the same boat. I am also just a couple days from 5 months totally sober and have been trying to shake off urges today. What helps me is calling another alcoholic/addict and talking and trying to help the next alcoholic/addict. We need to remind ourselves we’re not alone in this. I am eternally grateful for the network I’ve been building and continue to. It’s not always easy, but just get through the day. One day at a time and even breaking that down further to an hour, 5 minutes, etc. helps a lot. Hope you’re doing better now since you posted this
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If we lived closer Id bake you a cake and have you round for coffee Ray 
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@Ray_M_C_Laren Sorry for inviting myself but I want to come.
Can we talk gardening while I am there?
Oh my do I need to blurr this? Poop sorry don’t know how.
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Peppermint tea guy but id love to come round
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You would be welcome love that cake , im busy in garden at the moment lots of seeds been planted using my small green houses got a air heater so they germinate quicker , sorting out my early potatoes prob put in 2nds in two weeks then main grope late april . can tell you about the time i was up at Balmoral met the head gardener had a good chat before the Queen arrived .
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