What else do you guys do when the thought comes?
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But it is terrifying how easy it is to forget all the reasons not to drink in just one weak second.
Terrifying is a good word for it.
If I can manage it, escapes work best for me. Going to bed, a hot bath, finishing an all consuming project. Other than that, something along the lines of urge surfing posted by Dee a few times: kind of mentally watching your self and feelings from the outside, acknowledging them, and then letting them pass. (there's much better descriptions on here)
I still have huge triggers from things revolving around wine and craft or homebrewed beer. Browsing through local papers and seeing all of the ads for wine/beer can be a big one for me. I'm sorry all the talk of relapse was one for you. Knowing my triggers and respecting my own feelings is more important than I ever expected. No sense in pretending to be superman only to fall down time and time again. Certain things are hard for me still. It means letting go of wanting to please other people, easier said than done and something I'm working on.
You can do it.
