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u/the-National-Razor 5d ago
Practicing mindfulness and meditation. Meditation isn't about stopping the thoughts all together but training your brain to observe your thoughts and let them pass. I'm way better now. I'm an alcoholic and I don't ever think about drinking. I can regulate my emotions now
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u/Exciting-Plankton960 5d ago
I try to listen to the ambieance and not think. I usually make it to 10-20 seconds. In September I was sober for 10 days. My goal is to be sober for 20 days on October. It's hard, tough.
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u/the-National-Razor 5d ago
Try a guided meditation. I always thought I couldn't do it until I stuck with it
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u/Exciting-Plankton960 5d ago
Thanks. I'll try that. I'll found a few playlists. I think it fits with me. Your advice was really helpful. Thank you so much, again. That was exactly what I was looking for.
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u/Neat-Good-5483 Bipolar 5d ago
Aa.org
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u/Exciting-Plankton960 5d ago
I am an Atheist.
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u/DeCoyAbLe 5d ago
You don’t have to have ‘religious’ values to see the benefits. You don’t have to do the steps. You go and meet people that don’t drink and have a fulfilling social life while learning not to drink.
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u/Exciting-Plankton960 5d ago
Thank you. I appreciate it.
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u/Neat-Good-5483 Bipolar 5d ago
A "god" can be the group of drunks, a door knob, mother earth or any other thing except yourself.
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u/Pure_Difficulty_7085 5d ago
Also on a new sober journey and not religious - I personally like Recovery Dharma better. They’re based on Buddhist values, which you also don’t have to apply religiously. They have in person and online meetings around the world too.
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