COPING WITH CRAVINGS AND URGES PLAN
It is not always possible to avoid triggers. Be prepared with some different coping strategies when you are confronted with an urge or craving.
1. CHANGE YOUR SELF-TALK
Write down three things you say to yourself that set you up for urges:
Write down three things you could say to yourself to counter those thoughts:
2. SURF THE URGE
Go with the feelings and pay attention to them, but don't give in. THEY WILL DECREASE WITH TIME AND PATIENCE.
3. TALK IT THROUGH
Who are some people you could talk about your cravings and urges when you have them?
4. MAKE A PLAN
List at least three distracting activities you could use to help you cope with urges: