Triggering (SI/Substance abuse) - can`t stay away from it

[purplestardust2]

Hey I know alcholol is no good for you but I can`t stay away from it, been drinking tonight just to get rid of the pain, I know I said I`d stop today but it`s been such a bad day, and I almost look forward to having a drink and the oblivion it gives me, I`m in so much emotional pain I just feel like I can`t do without it, can anyone help? Kristyx

[Ash*]

You need to set up some sort of support system.
Like,you said you've had a bad day,then you've gone for a drink.
So you realise a link between how you're feeling and what you do to make you feel better.
Instead of drinking, talk to someone. Go to the cinema. Email a friend you don't see much. Have a bath. Pamper yourself a bit.
Really,the list of things to do instead of hurting yourself,can be used for drinking too.
Distractions.
Apparently the cravings only last a short amount of time,so in theory, if you keep distracted you'll be less likely to do it.

It's not something you can change overnight but you need to change how you're thinking about things and how you respond to them.

[blondiebear]

Kristy,
If you go to an aa meeting or some other kind of support group, it will help you. It can distract you. You'll be able to talk to people who understand how you feel. They know from experience what the emotional pain is like. They know from experience what the cravings are like.
I say this because i am an alcoholic in recovery. You need to get into the solution for this problem instead of doing it the easy way and reaching for the bottle at the end of the day.
Hugs