Hey all! I pray I find you all well. I picked up something small from the store recently that I think may be of interest to some of you. It's a journal book that has 300 prompts to respond to. Each page has a simple question like "if you could travel anywhere, where would it be?" or "what song do you think describes you best?". Responding to the prompts serves as a nice little thought exercise that takes your mind away from the urges when they strike. I found it helpful. Here's a link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/home-gift-300-writing-prompts/32125771
That would be an intriguing way to divert your mind. I can imagine a lot easier initial days if I had this book.
I have a self talk regime that I picked up from a guide made by the universal man. You spend around 5 minutes ore more rationally judging your emotions and writing down actual reasons as to why you shouldnt give in to an urge in a notebook. I will usually do this a couple of times then go for a walk and my urge will be pretty much gone.
