Everyone around me is drinking so I’m clinging to this Coca Cola for dear life. Thinking about going to smoke hookah and play video games where there’s no booze around.
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Try to find new safe environments to be in.
And new friends. It’s amazing how many non addicts just don’t consume alcohol regularly.
I wouldn’t allow anyone to drink around me, which means I would leave the room, leave a family party, social event, etc, whenever someone else was drinking and it triggered me.
I’ve learned you can’t change the behavior of others, but you can change your reaction to it and remove yourself from the tempting or triggering environment. Eventually, you won’t even want to be around people who spend their nights drinking.
Always run from it, don't try to fight it
There is a wonderful world of craft and specialty soda out there! I have found so many new flavors. Just remember to always reach out to someone. Don’t worry about what other people think of you need to remove yourself from a triggering event. Keep your head up! We got your back.