EP 460: Reader Question - Why do I keep ruining my sobriety?

This Naked Mind Podcast

Annie Grace

Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2022

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

Reaching an alcohol-free milestone is a HUGE accomplishment – So why can a simple trigger cause us to pick up a drink and make us feel like we ruined everything we’ve accomplished?

In this week’s reader question Annie shares two things you can start doing today to diminish the intensity of triggers and set your brain on a better path to freedom.

Can you believe it's already February? What happened to January? It's gone already, and with it a lot of people's New Year's resolutions. Maybe you started off the year wanting to drink less or nothing at all, but you find yourself still drinking.

If that's you, you're not alone. But maybe now you're ready to take back control. The answer's actually not in restriction or deprivation and you don't need more willpower. I'm here to tell you that you can break your patterns and habits and finally feel liberated from alcohol. You can return to a life where alcohol is small and irrelevant for you. A total non-issue, where you can take it or leave it. The first step is joining us for a very special and completely FREE 5-day virtual event starting February 7th. We'll be teaching you exactly how to take back control of your drinking even if your New Year's resolutions haven't stuck. Save your spot today at controlalcohollive.com. We can't wait to see you there!

And as always, rate, review and subscribe to this podcast as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today.

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0:00.0	This is Annie Grace and you're listening to this Naked Mind Podcast where without judgment,
0:16.0	pain or rules, we explore the role of alcohol in our lives and culture.
0:21.3	This episode is sponsored by the Alcohol Experiment, a free 30-day challenge designed to interrupt
0:32.5	your patterns, give you control, restore your health and put you back in touch with the
0:36.8	version of you who doesn't eat alcohol to cope, relax or enjoy life.
0:41.4	More than 220,000 people have already tried the alcohol experiment for themselves and has
0:45.9	seen improved sleep, increased happiness, reduced anxiety and so much more.
0:51.2	With the 10,000 in this inspiring, hopeful and exciting program, we examine your beliefs
0:55.5	and reconnect with the best version of you, without ever feeling like you're missing out.
1:00.4	Start today for free at alcoholexperiment.com.
1:05.6	Why after 7-10 days when I'm super happy and feeling so good, I'll randomly just decide
1:10.0	to have a drink or 5 and then regret it the next day.
1:12.7	Like I'll wake up and be totally fine and not think about alcohol, but that night happens
1:16.4	and I'm just like, oh, one day will be fine and then the next five days after I'm so depressed
1:20.4	and it's just such a vicious cycle.
1:22.2	Why?
1:23.2	I'm on day six today and I feel way better than I have before so I'm hoping I don't ruin
1:25.8	it this weekend like I have the last three to four weeks.
1:30.2	So Nikki, this is a phenomenal question.
1:32.0	So I have a few ways to think about this.
1:34.3	Number one is it is very interesting how the brain works.
1:39.5	The brain works in response to triggered situations, right?
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