ZZ - Yes, there are warning signs with each time I pick up. And they always involve me going to a liquor store first (meaning I should take some deep breaths instead and think about the things I am grateful for).
Here are some of my triggers: fear of not being good enough/failure (which recently has been brought about by compliments from superiors on my work) and stress/exhaustion from being emotionally and physically drained from my work and feeling completely out of balance to the point of just wanting to shut down.
Earlier today my husband mentioned that he'd like a beer, which made me think of a cocktail, but instead I took some deep breaths and thought about how great it is to wake up sober and be clear-headed all day. Neither of us drank. I am glad.