Embrace the dryness - Inspiration (hopefully)

Just some thoughts (that aren't completely organized but these ideas have helped me lately. Hope to pass it on…)

Sit with the withdrawal symptoms. Don't try to analyze them, don't distract yourself, even embrace them. The dry feeling and anxiety swarm you and then pretty soon you've gotten used to them and they aren't nearly the awful monsters you thought they were. You can deal with them.

Probably not if, but when, you relapse, know that each small victory you've had has helped in the long run and you're getting better. The fact you're even seeking to curb old behaviors is a sign you're getting better.

Take it one step at a time - even break the day into parts, if necessary. Or the hour into increments when you feel bored or tempted, whatever works. Life is lived looking forward so smile with the vision of yourself more confident and free of the cravings soon.

 

Yes, exactly. Feeling sort of down is a good sign. We're not talking "manic depressive" here (at least I hope we aren't - not in my experience, at least) but you do have down times. I'm learning early on those are actually really good times. In fact, that's almost easier to deal with then feeling bored or tired in the day. For boredom, you can embrace that too. Or immediately do push ups, jumping jacks. Music is an absolute healing angel with that too. Use headphones.