These are some of my triggers when I was in early abstinence
Being in the presence of alcohol.
Seeing people or things associated with drinking.
Places where I drank.
Negative moods: Rejection,loneliness,boredom,anger,guilt,fear,anxi ety,depression.
Positive moods: when feeling good, I was prone to experience a false sense of security about my recovery and I was less likely to reach out to my support system.
Vulnerable physical states: feeling run down, physically ill,tired,hungry,or in pain can reduce my coping abilities and increase my vulnerability to giving in to cravings
Memories: a particular song for example.
Certain times: after work,T.G.I.F.
Sounds and smells: the sound of a beer can or soda can being opened.
Seeing other people drinking, whether in person or in an advertisement.
Money: payday.
There's a good saying that go's with this "Don't be strong, be smart."
Thinking that I can withstand high risk situations without giving in to temptation is symptomatic of denial about my vulnerability to relapse.
If I have planned ahead how to deal with cravings and if I have an "action plan" in place, I will be less likely to give in to them.
I just thought I would pass these along... Take what you like and leave any behind if you think you wont need them..
Sean...
Being in the presence of alcohol.
Seeing people or things associated with drinking.
Places where I drank.
Negative moods: Rejection,loneliness,boredom,anger,guilt,fear,anxi ety,depression.
Positive moods: when feeling good, I was prone to experience a false sense of security about my recovery and I was less likely to reach out to my support system.
Vulnerable physical states: feeling run down, physically ill,tired,hungry,or in pain can reduce my coping abilities and increase my vulnerability to giving in to cravings
Memories: a particular song for example.
Certain times: after work,T.G.I.F.
Sounds and smells: the sound of a beer can or soda can being opened.
Seeing other people drinking, whether in person or in an advertisement.
Money: payday.
There's a good saying that go's with this "Don't be strong, be smart."
Thinking that I can withstand high risk situations without giving in to temptation is symptomatic of denial about my vulnerability to relapse.
If I have planned ahead how to deal with cravings and if I have an "action plan" in place, I will be less likely to give in to them.
I just thought I would pass these along... Take what you like and leave any behind if you think you wont need them..
Sean...
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