Started thinking about using again
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Use the 20 second rule turn around walk and forget about using ‘nn
Hopefully you have a few phone numbers in your area or from meetings that you’ve met. Start using those numbers make a call talk about what’s going on. And play the tape through. You know how it’ll end up. it’s only a thought. And you have a choice but if you use you won’t?
Please don't. Reach out and message someone to chat. Msg me.
Play the tape forward and think about how you’re going to feel after. You can message me anytime. Keep pushing Emily!
Just remind yourself and say it as many times as you need I have a choice and I’m not going to use I will keep you in my prayers
These are just thoughts. I'm sure we all have them from time to time. Just don't act on them. Reach out to others in your support group. Talking about it helps to release the urge
I was taught wait 20 minutes and the urge should pass. If it doesn't reach out to someone asap that can help walk you through the moment. My sober family has been so helpful in moments like this. If you don't have this support reach out here. I'm sure there are lots of people willing to talk you through this, including me.
Yep the ol thinker🫣😅. I learned that my thoughts are not always healthy or smart. I learned to rise above my addict egoic mind by asking myself loaded questions. Such as, will getting loaded serve me passed the 1st few hours? No! Or will getting high solve my problems or create more problems? More problems!
Will getting to a meeting , calling a sober friend or my sponsor help? Yes!
Will helping a suffering addict help me get out of my crazy head? Yes!
I think you get the point and hope this helps.
I just remember why I quit on the first place and remind myself, write it down, never forget