-a fleeting thought - "Hm...maybe I'll drink today." I no longer kid myself into thinking it'll only be one drink.
-a check-out of my activities &/or responsibilities for the day. "Do I have to do something that requires stamina, focus, etc.
-a plan for purchasing & drinking.
Obviously, the sooner in the process I interrupt the thinking the better. It's been many, many weeks since I've parked in front of & walked into a liquor store. I doubt if I could turn around & walk out empty-handed.
My main strategies for overcoming the thinking:
-imagine how a drinking day will end up - headachy, nauseous, & full of self-loathing.
-compose a MWO thread, then post if I have time &/or opportunity.
I've written this, because I did have a drinking thought today. I didn't drink & no longer feel like I'd like one...it's amazing the tricks our minds can play on us.
Love, Mary
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