This is a disease of MORE

"This is a disease of 'MORE.'"

One is not going to satisfy the craving or take away the bad feeling. I remember how I used to be thinking about how I was going to get the next one as I was having the first one. Even if I were able to stop for awhile after the first one, planning to have the next one would be in the back of my mind. Even when I was not drinking, I would be looking forward to more. Can you relate?


To-do:

Don't pick up the first drink or drug. It won't satisfy your craving. It won't take away your pain. It will just start the perilous chain of wanting more again. Instead of picking up the first one, pick up your phone and text someone about what you are going through. Perhaps, pray or meditate to reconnect to your loving Higher Power. Or exercise or do some vigorous activity. Or just have a nice nonalcoholic beverage. Or all of the above!