The Obsession May Eventually Even Out (I’m 2 Years Sober) (E73)
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Gill celebrated 2 years of sobriety on November 9th, 2021. In this episode, she will discuss how sobriety has changed for her from the first to the second year, obsessing about sobriety, intrusive thoughts about alcohol, an all or nothing mindset, and how to achieve balance in your sobriety.
What to listen to next:
E55: How to Power Through When You Want to Give Up
E70: How the Brain Balances Reward and Consequences
E21: I'm One Year Sober!
Sources
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Bernard, L. et al. Drawing Alcohol Craving Process: A Systematic Review of its Association with Thought Suppression, Inhibition, and Impulsivity. Heliyon. 7:1. 2021
Albery, I. Does Alcohol-Related Desire Thinking Predict in-the-moment Drinking Behaviors? Addictive Behaviors. 118. 2021.
Cite this episode
Tietz, G. Episode 73: The Obsession May Eventually Even Out (I’m 2 Years Sober). Sober Powered. 2021.