NewFighter

Hello, identified trigger/s unknown to me before today. How did you combat your trigger when it is not an option to avoid the trigger (husband)

PurpleKnight

Dealing with life without the quick fix of alcohol was something I had to figure out in many areas of life, at work, with family, with friends, the natural ups and downs that life throws up, as they still happen even in Sobriety!!

I needed new tools in the toolbox, I now go for long walks in the fresh air to clear out the days stresses, I've adjusted my lifestyle to lower the overall stress put on my body, more sleep, better diet, more exercise, more relaxation.

I can't avoid going to work in the morning, and every evening if I hadn't of adjusted the way I deal with it I would have continued to drink, we just need to find new ways of dealing with life without alcohol!!

Anna

Is it discussions with your husband that are the trigger? If so, could you limit the amount of opportunity for discussions. Maybe you could go out for a walk in the evening, take a class, visit a friend for coffee. You can take a step back from him by disengaging in conversations that are upsetting, leave the room, read a book, watch a movie.

Lusher

I'll pretty much echo what Purpleknight said. In short, I had to reinvent myself in every respect, which includes much more exercise then before. I do feel that does help with some of my tiggers.

Soberwolf

Have a good in depth discussion with husband about how your feeling

escapethecycle2

I would say that coffee and journaling my feelings is extremely helpful.

luvmygirls

Hello, are you me? Seriously, I wish I knew. My biggest triggers are my husband and older son.