I don't know if this is because I just started being sober but when i hear people talk about drinking , see people drinking i get triggered and I feel pressured to start drinking again. Does anyone have any advice on what to do about this ?
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Gary! I’m glad you asked! You are entering the phenomenon of cravings and the obsession of the mind. When we get sober our bodies and mind are working to get that ultimate effect that alcohol gave us. When we get these feelings we typically are told to go to a meeting, call our sponsor and or a friend that’s in recovery. I find this method very helpful in early recovery as this gets our minds off of the obsession to drink.
Also, we must avoid places we used to hangout at where we drank. Even to the point we may need to not hangout with some of our old using friends. This new way of life is going to beautiful. Hang in there Brother!
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Those are real good points Kevin ! I will have to try those points you brought out .