I see a therapist and she told me that when the feel the urge to go back into your old habits Acknowledge that you are having an urge Notice your thoughts and feelings, without trying to suppress them Remind yourself, it’s OK to have urges They are natural reactions to addictions and habits An urge is a feeling, not a must I can have this feeling And choose not to act Use healthy coping skills to reduce the power of triggers. Know your triggers ahead of time, and have a Strategy or skill prepared for each one example: deep breathing if stressed, leave the location if it’s a high risk, eating if hungry For delay and distractions with the urges: Go for a walk, listen to music, call a friend, read a book, practice a hobby
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