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My frickin frackin refrigerator is triggering me big time. This is crazy! I walked to it today, without even thinking, to grab a beer. Gawd.
I wonder how many thousands and thousands and thousands of times I have grabbed a beer out of my fridge without even thinking about it. Probably almost every single time.
Sometimes I would have two freshly-opened beers forgetting that I just got one. Gawd.
Now I don't even want to look at it and I get mixed feelings when I open it.
Crazy stuff.
But sober today.
I've never considered myself a "trigger" person. Now I'm starting to think ahead of what might be a future trigger.
I'm not a soda drinker but I do like a soda now and then. I will so avoid canned drinks now. Just the sound will probably trigger me.
Any weird triggers going on out there for you folks?
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sorry typo thought thios was the post from may
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Phil- krm did close that post from May, at MY request.

Others: I do agree I need to get on a program and I have accepted I am powerless over alcohol. I've tried it my way for so many years and it just ain't working out.
I have surrendered.

Thanks for some wonderful insight, you all.
Kate
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I blamed my first 20 or so relapses on "triggers" before I figured out "triggers" were something I invented after the binge to give me a excuse for the binge in the first place.

Triggers will always be there. If I wanted to drink again, I am sure I could find one near by to blame it on.

Staying stopped has little to do with managing triggers and everything to do with practicing Spiritual Principles.
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I am lucky I have no triggers.
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I was flat out told by my therapist to forget the trigger therapy style, it will cause your problems is all instead of working on the solutions.She said that we also make it like we can't control it like the trigger will always be there pushing our buttons. Pushing our buttons is another one that my therapist don't believe in.Just keep things simple if something made you mad today, it's just your mood no triggering everywhere, that would be wierd.
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Alls we get is a daily reprieve contingent upon our spiritual condition. For me, God keeps me sober. This is the good part. As long as I can do a solid Step 3 and Step 11 -- it works. I have to be willing. Willing to go to any lengths to stay sober.
"Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly follows our path......"
May we remember to follow the path.
The disease is always doing push ups -- BUT -- My Higher Power neer slumbers nor sleeps -- He has my back, if I let him....
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no new triggers.....just old ones that haunt me.......this is gonna sound grouse.......mr slates whistle blows.....i slide off the dinosaur and head to my truck. i start salivating like a frigging dog......go throw my routine......regain myself and head for a drink. i know, Freud. Jung and capt. crunch all have the answers.


............still looking for the prize.
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Triggers are everywhere... IF you are looking for them.
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I don't want a beer but the sound of ice and cans sloshing around in an ice chest has always reminded of beer. It was a big part of my life for a long time.
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In the begining there were triggers every where. Like many of us I had to change the route home, so that I wouldnt pass my beer store. I had to change my routine at home so that I wouldnt pick up. But today I really have no triggers. I have turned my life over to my higher power and life has been real good for me.
I dont go to places that have alot of alcohol, like clubs or parties. I have no intrest in those places anymore. And I still enjoy myself with out it.
I really feel ( for me ) that if I didnt have my God in my life , I would still be a suffering alcoholic. But instead I am a sober alcoholic.
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lol! I could have written that...in fact I did write it, in my mind. Nothing to add b/c you said it all for me!

Wait, here's one for you...the gas stations in our area have come up with a walk in beer cooler with motion sensor, automatic doors....lol.....talk about a trigger....I was just walking past the cooler when those doors opened.

Talk about an invitation! I think I heard "Mu-wha-ha-haaa" from somewhere in the distance. I now try my best to avoid walking past those doors.