Overcoming Urges in Recovery: A Unique Mindset Shift

Phil shares a powerful strategy he employed during his early recovery days, particularly when battling urges for substances like cocaine. He reveals how he mentally gave himself permission to use the next day, a surprising approach that helped him stay committed to abstinence. Kevin finds this perspective intriguing, leading to a discussion on the effectiveness of this mindset shift. Phil emphasizes the importance of flipping the script in our heads by changing the narrative from "I'll quit tomorrow" to "I'll use tomorrow."
Episode 133 of the Recovery Matters Podcast, a podcast addiction and the multiple pathways to recovery, is available now via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you consume your podcasts! Full video podcast also available on our TH-cam page 'CCAR 4Recovery’ under our Recovery Matters Podcast Full Video Episodes playlist
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[@tomr9262]

Helpful and wise. Big love to CCAR and dynamic advice like this. Prescient. ❤

[@Sosa081]

Great advice

[@tyleradams3163]

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[@stephaniegalloway5677]

I’m trying to do this with cigs. Thank you 🙏🏼

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