Having cravings. Haven’t really done much of that for my 65 days clean. I think they are because of my current state of fear hopelessness and powerlessness because of matters out of my control. How does one cope with this type of thing?
Hi there,
First, know that cravings will happen. What you do is in your control. Take a walk, listen to music, etc. Please don't beat yourself up for having cravings.
It happens to me at times. With me, I check myself and ask if I'm being triggered. Then I pray to God.
Still still and let it pass.
T
Distract yourself- it’ll pass. Do something constructive- clean the bathroom
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Pick up the phone call your sponsor or a friend in recovery
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Well these are all fine and good and ive done these things but they dont help me cope with the feelings of fear and hopelessness
It’s important to remember that craving and urges are temporary. Problem is many of us ruminate on them, bring them back over and over.
For me, mindfulness helps a ton. Specifically Vipassana meditation.
I like to think a lot of the time it's because I'm doing well and when things are good, but still stressful. They will always be a little bit stressful and hard. It's how we react to this that really matters. Don't pick up no matter what, and don't let it win, and you will be alright at the end of the day! It's never perfect, but alright!
Fear and hopelessness were made less threatening for me by the addition of some venlafaxine to my diet. Just sayin what helped me.
Wow that might could help. I cant take ssris because of my previous traumatic brain injury
Fear is a LIAR
I dont know what you mean but i appreciate the bluntness and passion
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In addition i may have solved the mystery of why my heads been so baad for two days. I took some weird supplement that the google say is quite dangerous for people with my condition
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