Strong Urge Resistance 101

[LilBit]

Today I ran headlong into one of my big trigger situations -- really good champagne on a beautiful afternoon in a nice setting, with Russian caviar to boot (my, I have expensive tastes -- ugh!). I was astonished to find myself overwhelmed by the urge (am 60-70 days AF and haven't encountered this strong a temptation the entire time). Apologies to the Atheists for posting this, but I really felt like I was going to give in, and all I could think of to do was to say a little prayer, "God help me please." Then, when I turned around and looked at the caviar bar with all the stacked glasses and beautiful bottles, it was the same as before -- except that it was frankly unappealing. I am still AF and very grateful.

If you find yourself slipping, or when all else fails, try asking for a little help. You never know.

[scrubbly]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

Hey LilBit....I'm not an atheist, just a "cheerful agnostic"

But I say, if it works, WORK IT!

And good for you, riding out the urge. I'm proud of you!!! :l


And you have INSANELY expensive tastes.

All I would have had to do is say, "EW, FISH EGGS?, NO THANKS"

[LilBit]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

Thanks, Scrubbs. And I HAD to quit drinking or I would have been the only homeless person out there panhandling for $$ to buy Veuve Clicquot.

[startingover]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

Hey Lilbit, I am delighted that something helped you.
Help often comes from the most unexpected sources sometimes. At least that has been my experience.
Very proud of you that you are still AF!!!

[veritas]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

Lilbit, that is great.
I do think that prayer helps. It might be even that it plugs into a different part of our brain. Well done on your many days AF. May it continue to go well with you.

I also undertand the sunset bit. I often go to the bush and manage so well until I reach the sundowner moment.

[Evie.Lou]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

Awhh...Lilbit, I know for myself anyway, PRAYER works !!!
Just sending the thought out into the universe asking for strength ....very POWERFUL !!!
A wonderful tool that's always there....how comforting and how GREAT you are doing staying AF !!!

[Guitarista]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

Well done Lil! Keep going!

[ronnie]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

I am soo proud of you Lil, you done really well not caving in. well done

[Popeye]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

Something helped you LilBit.
It doesn't matter what you call it. It's there.

[savon19]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

Sounds like God answered your prayer!

(OK - now I have a craving for expensive, Russian caviar!!)

[Lavande]

Strong Urge Resistance 101

Great job LilBit!
I suppose these triggers will be a part of out lives from now on...........glad you were able to cope.
Personally, when I see fish eggs, I run the other way, hahahaha
Have a great day