Mama-life
| Tnfkdg schreef op: 14-06-2025 18:40:35 |
Lost my job last week and I'm worried it might push me back to drinking. Every time something
stressful happens I start thinking about having just one beer to cope |
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| Mike D. schreef op: 14-06-2025 19:04:10 |
Job loss is definitely a
major stressor. Have you thought about what specific feelings come up when you're tempted? Sometimes
identifying the emotion helps more than fighting the urge |
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| Jann C. schreef op: 14-06-2025 19:38:28 |
Stress is one of the biggest relapse triggers out there so you're smart to be aware of it. When I
lost my job two years ago, I almost threw away six months of sobriety because I didn't have healthy
coping mechanisms in place. What saved me was learning to recognize the early warning signs before
they became overwhelming cravings. I found really useful information at https://unitedrecoveryproject.com/rehab-blog/understanding-addiction-triggers/
about how different emotions and situations can set off that urge to use. The key is having a plan
ready before you're in crisis mode. Do you have anyone you can call when those thoughts start
creeping in? |
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