What 3 main weapons do YOU use against alcohol? Come on then people lets get together and start a list of weapons in our collective arsenal we use to keep us from the demon drink...what works for you to tackle your addiction to alcohol? Let's not list the triggers for quitting (shame, guilt, family / job problems) but 3 things we do or use to keep us happy and dry. Maybe this could help newcomers who could pick and choose from other peoples list of tips in their battle.... MY ARSENAL CONSISTS OF (in order of effectiveness) #1 - Reading a copy of Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Drinking. This may have no effect on some or could be the opposite like it was for me and literally flipped a switch in my head. Highly recommended - changes your perception of alcohol to ther point that I have really not had a craving for alcohol. Amazing (for me). #2 - Green Smoothies. These things completely rule. General idea, blend 40% raw spinach, kale or other dark green leaf veg. Combine and blend with 60% fruit (banana, apple, pear, blueberries, whatever) and some water. Drink 2 a day, one in the morning and one at night. Eat regular food with them, maybe replace breakfast with the morning smoothie. You will see and feel the benefits in as little as a few days - loads of energy, sparkling eyes, better skin, sorts your digestion RIGHT out, flushes all the toxins out...the list goes on, the benefits are endless. #3 - Excercise. Nothing insane, just a few pressups in the morning and evening, maybe a few situps every now and then, lifting the old dumbells. No need for the Gym in my opinion. Use whats around the house, gyms have always pissed me off, by the time you get ready, drive their, sort your locker out, wait for the right equipment to be free, shower, drive back etc your whole evening is wasted. No need for all that. Also walking our dogs has become more enjoyable. Using these 3 weapons has got me to the end of week 3 with very few problems - body (smoothie), mind (book) and spirit (exercise). this 3 pronged attack should help me to continue and enjoy my new lease of life. Yes, I'm adjusting other areas too but tweaks here and there, and still have a long way to go but I'm looking forward to the journey. I"M NOT AFRAID!! So can anyone else add to my list? :c011: |
Chocolate Herbal tea Mindfulness meditation Yours are way better than mine....I'll be trying those green smoothie things :) |
1. Gratitude 2. Prayer 3. SR |
At the moment am reading all I can from AA, and going to meetings for support.Will also read the allen car book though:) |
Time alone. Long walks. Books. |
The 12 Steps My Higher Power Hanging around other alcoholics....Here or in meetings. No way to fail if I just keep those three things in check. |
Acceptance Gratitude Intransigence |
1. Starbucks 2. Reading/journaling 3. Other alkie friends/AA/SR |
I'm just a regular ol guy- the "spiritual" stuff doesn't work for me, it never has. I need to do something tangible to get past the urge to drink. It's pretty plain and simple to me: Go for a walk/run/bike ride Go into the office to do work Yard work, home maintenance stuff I figure all 3 things are actions that move SOME part of my life forward and keep me busy for a bit. |
I use these tools to continue with living, I no longer have a drinking problem as I no longer drink. 1. Prayer and meditation (they go hand in hand right now). 2. Talking/connecting with other alcoholics via the telephone or in person. 3. Sober Recovery! It goes with me on my phone.... :) :ring |
Staying busy remembering that drinking didn't make me happy achieving a small, reachable goal |
Acceptance Being who I want to be...everyday SR D |
And, I should definitely add SR to my list. This place is 'home' to me. :) |
Gratitude Taking care of my beloved dogs SR and my counselor |
Yoga Books on my Kindle Dessert |
Willingness Openmindedness Honesty |
there's many people that drank their way to a nursing home, with or without toes, feet, legs, diabetes, etc, etc, etc.. |
1. Healthy eating habits - organic raw vegan, no gluten or sugar, and enzyme therapy 2. Exercise - Pilates 3. Meditation |
Originally Posted by LDT
(Post 3361978)
Yoga Books on my Kindle Dessert Also, the kindle..it's great isn't it? I read infinitely more now than before I got the kindle..it's just so easy to download a book for any state of mind instantly..love it, infact I'd give the kindle a :scoregood |
I'm not fighting alcohol, so I don't need weapons against it. |
Originally Posted by ProblemDrinker
(Post 3362046)
Also, the kindle..it's great isn't it? I read infinitely more now than before I got the kindle..it's just so easy to download a book for any state of mind instantly..love it, infact I'd give the kindle a :scoregood |
....and I just learned this past weekend you can download music onto the Kindle. I go nowhere without mine. |
Some ideas from AVRT and some from the big book. Meditation Cherry limeades :) |
1.Me 2.Myself & 3.SR LOL! Lots of books & exercise if I feel like it :) |
I use one tool, which is my choice to stay sober |
Willpower !!! Couldn't resist. :) AVRT, mostly. |
The 3 P's 1) Practice 2) Patience 3) Persistence An age old formula for success without any spooky mystery involved at all. |
Remembering the destructive effects, behaviors and realizing old patterns would quickly be repeated if I were to ingest that poison. Imagining myself as water, fluid, flowing around obstacles. Yet water being strong enough that, after continual dripping, it gradually forges through rock to create a new path, way of life. Learning, understanding and accepting each day that a Devine Creative Intelligence and Source is in control and working for my benefit, as long as I continue to use my free will for good. |
Prayer / God 12 Steps helping others |
1) Prayer while walking to a meeting. 2) Meditation while walking to a meeting. 3) Helping the newcomer and suffering when I get to the meeting. All the best. Bob R |
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