When
alcohol
becomes
blind muscle memory rather
than
something
you are present for,
you might consider restructuring your pairing.
If you always have alcohol with _____.
Perhaps still do both,
but separately.
Unpairing empowers your awareness and disrupts the brain velcro to habits.
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Journal Prompts:
I pair alcohol with…
I most enjoy alcohol when…
This is excellent advice. In keeping with the previous comment, I’ve gotten better with not drinking simply by noticing when I can’t deal with life. There are other ways to soothe anxiety.
Absolutely, it’s like a diversifying your portfolio situation.
Exactly!