Craving Alcohol When Stressed

This is about relief.

A stressed woman at a kitchen table with a closed laptop, trying to calm down while a drink sits untouched farther away.

Not really alcohol.

Your system just wants out.

Slow it down

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Why this can help right now

Stress increases the need for fast relief.

Lowering intensity first changes the decision.

What to do instead in the next 5 minutes
  • Exhale slowly.
  • Relax shoulders.
  • Cold water on hands.
  • Write one sentence.
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