the_correct_wolf
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Hey man, I think you are making the same discovery that I just recently made. I have a similar approach to my latest attempt at recovery where I am cutting out several other unhealthy behaviours, temporarily, to give myself and edge. I also noticed a lot of trouble, and several setbacks, when I was hungover.
I have a theory that by engaging in any form of escapism you start to separate yourself from reality and the more you separate from reality the less capable you are of making clear decisions. Even things that would otherwise be innocuous, are setting you on the path to relapse. I think you mentioned the three circle exercise, basically I took all my middle circle stuff and put it in the centre for now. I wanted to be really thorough and I am still trying to keep an eye out for any new ways I find to distract myself.
I think this approach has really helped, I'm halfway through the initial 90 days now and I have barely had any trouble. I have had some intrusive thoughts and flashbacks but it has remained almost as easy to shake them off as right after a relapse when the consequences are still fresh in your mind. It sounds like you are on the right track here, keep it up!
I have a theory that by engaging in any form of escapism you start to separate yourself from reality and the more you separate from reality the less capable you are of making clear decisions. Even things that would otherwise be innocuous, are setting you on the path to relapse. I think you mentioned the three circle exercise, basically I took all my middle circle stuff and put it in the centre for now. I wanted to be really thorough and I am still trying to keep an eye out for any new ways I find to distract myself.
I think this approach has really helped, I'm halfway through the initial 90 days now and I have barely had any trouble. I have had some intrusive thoughts and flashbacks but it has remained almost as easy to shake them off as right after a relapse when the consequences are still fresh in your mind. It sounds like you are on the right track here, keep it up!
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