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Found a new major trigger!

alitlmorsly
alitlmorsly
Anger is a huge trigger for me. This morning I got into an argument with my nephew over something he thought I said. I told him if he is going to eaves drop, pay attention darn it, and I walked off. When I got home, I got a huge craving for about 15 minutes. I'M okay now, but this is a trend, and I identified it this morning. I guess the argument wasn't all bad. I learned something new about what gets me started. Sly
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
When I learned how to turn anger into forgiveness, is when I began to experience a peace and a happiness, I never thought possible! I had to begin with forgiving myself for feeling that anger! It took far more energy to hold onto anger then it did to forgive!

God Bless!
msmermaid
msmermaid
Arguments are a huge trigger for me too. I don't like to fight. I feel uneasy and anxious. Definately self medicated for that anxiety in the past
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
I was an angry person until I got to AA. After a while I reconciled a lot of things. Funny thing is, since starting a new position two months ago, I've only gone to a few meetings. I'm feeling that agitation creep up again. I know how to let go of most things but I'm a little itchy in the mind. I'm headed to a meeting in an hour to get back on track.

It never makes me want to drink, but I definitely enjoy living much freer from the anger, that literally held me not only hostage, but back in my growth.

Thanks for sharing your struggle. Glad it passed after 15 mins.
billwfriend
billwfriend
yup big book says that anger is the dubious foe to the alcoholic....I agree....hugs
sheriprince
sheriprince
Good job in identifying that trigger within yourself. Learning about ourselves and what triggers us is so helpful. I deal with anger more than I care to admit. So I'm glad you posted this. I know my alcoholic mind could use my anger as an excuse to drink. And it gives me a warning to watch out for this. Thanks
stickywick
stickywick
In early sobriety being awake was a "trigger." I had to learn to live sober with the ups downs and in betweens. Boredom was a big one too.
Learning to let go, breathe, and focus on the now has gotten me through these things sober.
Not avoiding or controlling or denial.
So now there are no triggers that I need to drink over.
There is just life on life's terms.
Not always a big Yipee, but always better without that front drink...
travisbickle
travisbickle
Even when Alcohol is out of the picture, STRESS is a killer! Good job in rooting out that 'trigger', though. I think the more we start to figure this stuff out, we become much more balanced, not to mention a lot wiser! Peace
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