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Originally Posted by Pamina
Namely, the situations in which we drink. Sounds to me like there's lots of fertile ground over there in NZ for the drinking thoughts, and actions, to take root. Partner's unemployment, illness in close friends, lots of moving, dark moods... Circumstances which make us feel vulnerable or overwhelmed. Precisely when AL becomes such a good friend for blotting it all out for a while. Now suppose if instead, you could stay calm and relaxed in the face of adversity, retain your faculties and ability to consider options, remain emotionally present... Would AL seem quite so attractive any more? I agree, the hypno guy is not abstaining for you, you're doing that yourself. Maybe he can help in bringing the most centred, calmest 'you' to the fore. Come to think of it, I probably need a hypno guy of my own!!
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Pamina, this is right on the button!! Even though I've been underwhelmed, I also absolutely know that there is no way I would normally be this calm! I'm making some good and healthy choices. Mainly about not drinking, but as a result I'm also in a much better space to react appropriately to all the things going on around me - instead of spinning out, or getting uncontrollably upset or whatever. "Emotionally present" is a very good phrase to use.