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Second day sober: cravings come in waves

Name the trigger, wait ten minutes and change your setting: step outside, shower, eat, call someone or make a non-alcoholic drink. You only need to let this wave pass.

By Sergei ProstokishynPublished 2 min read

Second day sober: cravings come in waves

A craving can feel like an instruction. It is a feeling, and it can pass without you acting on it.

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Sources

  1. NHS — Alcohol misuse and withdrawal
  2. NIAAA — Treatment for alcohol problems

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