How do I combat the automatic giving in to cravings?

[@benferri8769]

I'm 52 last weekend. I can't remember a day AF even in my sickest days I still drink. I totally get your words. Can't tell you how many times I've opened a beer and gone "what the" I wasn't going to do that but then it's on. I'm only 6 days in after home medicated detox and was suggested to watch you. I'm thankfully for your words

[@ThisNakedMind]

Hope these videos continue to bring you support! We also have an amazingly supportive community in the free This Naked Mind Companion app - thisnakedmindapp.com. Hope you consider joining us there!

[@silliussoddus6222]

I’ve dealt with cravings by imagining my first drink leading instantaneously to how I’d feel at 3:00 a.m.

[@ThisNakedMind]

Playing it forward works so well!

[@lovesings2us]

Thank you, Annie! Watching this video really helped me. I especially love the part about taking mini meditative breaks and maybe asking in that short time if we can notice anything perfect around us- maybe a bird or something. I totally know it would be really healthy for me to do the little mindfulness breaks, partly because I can get stressed out and tunnel minded pretty easily when I'm working. For some reason it would actually take me some courage to put your suggestion into action. However, the fact that it sounds to me like an enjoyable habit to get into, makes it inviting.

[@ThisNakedMind]

Get curious about it and see what happens! It could be amazing!

[@brianmcbee7802]

Every day I get this totally can see myself as a non drinker during day then something switches as end of work day nears then I give in it’s like ground hog day been in this pattern of thinking for last 5 years love to get over hump and start getting no alcohol days into my life

[@brianmcbee7802]

Love your approach so non judgemental this is we’re I always come back to I’ve done alcohol experiment live and path

[@ThisNakedMind]

Have you tried the alcoholexperiment.com yet? It may help you make that mindset shift!

[@msp1865]

Great advice. I am a bit OCD, so I've always obsessed over cravings until I gave in. Recently it hit me that I should procrastinate when a craving hits for something that I'm trying to avoid and this video is affirmation of that with some good techniques to employ in the process. Thank you.

[@ThisNakedMind]

Happy the video found you when you needed it! Serendipity!

[@steven_king]

This is some next level stuff… I’m gonna have to download your book on audible. As a scientist I just can’t get around some of the other programs/dogmas out there. You did your homework, this is based on real, mainstream (not some pseudoscience) science. Please… keep up this work. I can tell it’s going to be helpful for millions. I mean, if it hasn’t already.

[@ThisNakedMind]

So glad it helped you and has you curious! That's all we ask for. An open mind!

[@steven_king]

@@ThisNakedMind I’ve really gotten into it over the past couple days. Rushed through the book… just had to. You are really something else Annie Grace! I’ll have to check out more on your website. I’d love to see if you ever go on tours. I’m out in San Diego. Would love to meet you one day. Till then-feels great to wake up fresh and go on a Saturday morning run with a clear head!

[@shaunden-bakker8166]

Haven't stopped thinking about this video advice. Really really helpful

[@ThisNakedMind]

So glad to hear that!

[@wkg777]

This is so good! Describes my struggle and frustration exactly! These videos will be added to my daily "need to's"

[@ThisNakedMind]

You got this!

[@susietiller1402]

Wow!

[@ThisNakedMind]

❤

[@kevinkoperniak7062]

Thanks Annie! I just bought your book! (:

[@ThisNakedMind]

Fantastic! Hope it brings you help and healing!

[@melissaslovak7823]

This is so helpful, I've saved it so I can rewatch when I get hit by cravings!

[@ThisNakedMind]

So glad it was valuable and useful to you!

[@josephdolan8340]

Thanks Annie

[@ThisNakedMind]

You're so welcome!

[@lindseyankers3790]

Fabulous and helpful video, thank you. 🙏

[@ThisNakedMind]

You're welcome!

[@nic8060]

This is so very helpful

[@ThisNakedMind]

Glad it is helpful!

[@misssafia4013]

Hi Annie, inspirational video I have a question why when I have a drink I think it tastes great and I have the same drink the next night I’m turned of alchohol it tastes horrendous

[@ThisNakedMind]

Good question! I'll add it to my list to answer!

[@1purPlepeoples]

Thanks, Annie❤️

[@ThisNakedMind]

You're so welcome!

[@ami2evil]

Seems I'm unable to move on in life without it..... It's been months, again, not the first time, and I'm completely joyless with no motivation to continue living... I'm wasting my life...

[@ThisNakedMind]

Have you considered joining any of the programs we have at thisnakedmind.com? Often that support can make such a difference!

[@hannymaier1664]

Annie. 😅

[@ThisNakedMind]

???

[@baldersn4474]

They keep on about meditating in AA...I thought it was just mumbo jumbo tbh...

[@ThisNakedMind]

I personally really struggled with meditation but once it clicked it was transformative for me.