Originally Posted by tyler
Congrats on your newfound determination Husky, that's really the biggest step. Making up your mind and sticking to it through thick and thin. It's not an easy road, but a necessary one.
Husky~ Like Windys 2-Step program suggest: "don't do dope" has been practiced by me. What I did to counter those early urges that come on strong right after I stopping using was to dig deep in my firm resolve to not pick up. It also helped me to wright out why I was not going to pick up. Like I would convince myself that 'I can do this because' and then list my strengths.
I can do this because:
- I'm very determined to make healthy choices.
- I'm in charge of my actions.
- I'm learning new ways to seek support.
- Urges may be powerful but I can resist them all.
- (continue with more positive affirmations)