I’m struggling with triggers today. Unfortunately for me, nice weather and coffee are things I love, but also can be triggers for me. When I have these cravings/obsessions, depression around my addiction, “why do I have to live like this…” come as well! I hate it! I’m reaching out here for support because if being alone with my addiction is me being with bad company.
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Hey Ben, nice weather is a trigger for me as well. I am trying to redirect what I love about those days to something else, like taking a walk with my dogs, sitting outside listening to birds or music.
I have also been listening to Gillian Tietz, Sober Powered podcast. One of her first talks about cravings and changing association triggers. Highly recommend!
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Me too!
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Hey friend! I’ve been where your at. It’s Probably one of my biggest triggers, being on the beach and socializing in the sun triggers my alcohol obsession. For me I find a happy place, whether it be laying out on the grass in a field at a park or reading quietly in a library or at the gym. Distracting my brain helps me get over those difficulties with obsessive thoughts around drinking.
You got this!
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Absolutely get this too. Relearning how to enjoy the sunshine and great weather is going to be a process, but with time and effort I think I will be able to do it without alcohol.
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Maybe you should try hiking or getting into summer activities that would be harder to drink while doing like hiking. I took up hiking, mountain biking, and playing tennis in the nice weather. It helped to redirect my thinking and allowed me to associate summer with new things in sober life.
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