Originally Posted by bandicoot2

While spring cleaning yesterday I tackled one of our bar areas. Didn't think twice about it until I saw and smelled spilled wine. My throat tightened and my nose puckered up. I shut the refrigerator and left it for hubby to clean or it can stay dirty! The sight and smell triggered a tiny tiny craving, so I ate a BIG bowl of ice cream.
At just over 2 years sober, I'm still surprised at my triggers. I can sit through a dinner party or social event, surrounded by drinkers and not be bothered at all. Yet, a tossed & empty small liquor bottle (the tiny ones that fit in a purse or pocket) on a walking trail can bring back bad memories and that throat tightening feeling.

Thanks PJ about the HALTS reminder. It has saved my sobriety many times.
H -am I hungry?
A - am I angry?
L - am I lonely?
T - am I tired or thirsty?
S - am I sad or stress?
If I'm any of the above, I try to take care of it.