keeppushing

I felt a strong craving a few minutes ago. Afraid I'd cave, I jumped on to SR to post. By the time I fired up the laptop and logged in, the craving had gone.

I just have to remember to breathe through it. The world will not end. The discomfort lasts only a few minutes.

Numblady

Awesome observation! Thanks for sharing

Nonsensical

I just have to remember to breathe through it. The world will not end. The discomfort lasts only a few minutes.

So true! Thanks for posting!

biminiblue

Yes. That is the Moment Of Recovery.

It's that time between a thought and the next action.

Will it be drink? Or anything else. Literally ten million other things to do than that.

Good recognition!

ProfessorD

Awesome reminder! It has taken me a really, really, really long time to understand that cravings and other kinds of negative feelings will pass if I just chill and wait. It's very empowering!

halvso

Great post, thank you!!

sokatie

Hear hear! You can turn it around by enjoying the power you have when you choose not to give in.

Renvate

Best way I can describe is it's like a storm brewing inside.

But if you observe, you will notice that your mind is actually stronger then that storm, you just have to sit there and fight it.