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Old 07-20-2020, 11:29 AM
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Wastinglife
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I am struggling not to get drunk for a week myself, Maria. These are unprecedented times. Instead of buying alcohol, I went out and bought ice cream. Told myself to eat ice cream first, then go buy beer. I ate the ice cream and didn't go out again because I lost the craving for booze. I watched 4 episodes of House of Cards on Netflix and forgot I wanted to drink!

It's hard. We all know it. Distract yourself at every opportunity. The initial urge to drink can be deflected. I surprised myself by waiting 20 minutes before I act on the impulse to drink.

Hope you feel better!
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