This year I would have had 10 years of continuous sobriety. I shared once at a meeting that I had this list of the most horrible things in life that if they would happen to me, I would possibly give myself a free pass to drink, like the death of a loved one or losing … Continue reading Relapse
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How To Deal With Alcohol Cravings
Dealing with cravings can be difficult, but the most important part to remember about cravings is that they are temporary. They come and go and they do not last forever! Furthermore with time, cravings will become less and less frequent, and much less difficult to deal with. Alcohol cravings are perfectly normal and we all have them. The are … Continue reading How To Deal With Alcohol Cravings
How I Realized I Was Addicted to Relapsing
Written by Peter Lang In many 12-step meetings, you pick up a white chip whenever you come back in after a relapse. A common joke between people who relapse repeatedly, is to say that we have enough white chips to tile a bathroom. Up until recently, this was definitely me. I have had a history … Continue reading How I Realized I Was Addicted to Relapsing
