- Spend time with people who are positive influences in your life, and who have healthy lifestyles
- Stay busy! Make sure you have an exercise routine or an absorbing hobby to keep you distracted.
- Learn relaxation techniques or exercises. These can include breathing exercises, mental imagery or yoga
- Remind yourself about the many positive changes that recovery has brought into your life, for yourself and your family
- Share your fears about relapse with someone you trust
- Keep in mind that most of the time urges only last 15-30 minutes…it may feel like an eternity, but focus on your relapse plan to help you get through it
- Increase the frequency of attendance in 12-step programs
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