You’ve probably heard of the acronym HALT, hungry, angry, lonely, tired. These are all triggers for relapse because they influence our ability to think things through and wait. These feelings make us impulsive, overwhelmed, and more likely to go for an instant gratification choice like drinking, even when we know we want to stay sober. In this episode I’m explaining why these 4 conditions are triggering.
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E162: What to Expect Cognitively When You Quit Drinking
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E200: My Greatest Shame
E199: Frustration Tolerance
E198: 5 Ways Anger Management Changed My Life
My Favorite Things I Learned in February and How to Apply Them to Your Life
E197: Making the DECISION to Quit Drinking
Do You Want to be Sober or Do You Want to Drink Without the Consequences? (Replay)
E196: How the Brain Recovers After Quitting Drinking
E195: When Does Sobriety Get Better?
E194: 5 Stupid Coping Skills That Work
E193: Feeling More Emotional and Anxious? How’s Your Sleep?
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E192: Do You Need a Drink or Are You Just Hungry? (Alcohol & Ghrelin)
E191: Going Back and Forth Makes Your Cravings Stronger
E190: Non-Alcoholic Drinks: The Pros and Cons
E189: How the Brain Regulates Emotions & Impulses (Rumination & Retaliation)
E188: Wellness Over Weight Loss
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E187: How Multiple Cycles of Withdrawal Impacts the Recovery of Your Brain
E186: Anger Management in Sobriety
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