E278: Intrusive Thoughts About Drinking When You’re Already Sober & 3 Ways to Deal

We’re used to intrusive thoughts about drinking while we’re trying to quit and in the early days, but these thoughts can continue to pop up months or even years later. Does this mean you’re on the path to relapse? In this episode I’ll explain where intrusive thoughts about drinking come from and 3 strategies to deal with them. You’ll learn the 4 most common times when someone thinks about drinking again, my experience with these thoughts, and what to look out for if you’re in early sobriety or long term sobriety.

What to listen to next:

E197: Making the DECISION to Quit Drinking

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E273: How the Sober Brain Breaks Down Alcohol Associations

E269: Living on Autopilot Mode

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