HALT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (E206)
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You’ve probably heard of the acronym HALT, hungry, angry, lonely, tired. These are all triggers for relapse because they influence our ability to think things through and wait. These feelings make us impulsive, overwhelmed, and more likely to go for an instant gratification choice like drinking, even when we know we want to stay sober. In this episode I’m explaining why these 4 conditions are triggering.
What to listen to next:
E192: E192: Do You Need a Drink or Are You Just Hungry? (Alcohol & Ghrelin)
E186: Anger Management in Sobriety
E199: Frustration Tolerance
E157: Fatigue and Brain Fog in Early Sobriety
E175: Tired After Quitting Drinking? Here’s How to Boost Your Energy Levels
E159: What to Expect Physically When You Quit Drinking
E161: What to Expect Emotionally When You Quit Drinking
E162: What to Expect Cognitively When You Quit Drinking
Resources I offer:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life
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Cite:
Gillian Tietz. HALT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (E206). Sober Powered. 2024
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Sources
Serafini K, Toohey MJ, Kiluk BD, Carroll KM. Anger and its Association with Substance Use Treatment Outcomes in a Sample of Adolescents. J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse. 2016;25(5):391-398.
Cigna. The Loneliness Epidemic Persists: A Post-Pandemic Look at the State of Loneliness among U.S. Adults. 2021
Herchenroeder, L. Loneliness and Alcohol-Related Problems among College Students Who Report Binge Drinking Behavior: The Moderating Role of Food and Alcohol Disturbance. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Nov; 19(21): 13954
