I Want to Drink Right Now
This urge feels immediate. It does not need an immediate answer.
Do not decide about tonight, this week, or forever right now. Only get through the next 10 minutes.
Put a little space between you and the drink, then follow one small step at a time.
Not another article. Not another chat. Just the next 10 minutes.
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Why this can help right now
Alcohol cues can sharply increase craving, especially when the drink is already in front of you.
Trying to force the thought away can make alcohol thoughts more sticky and harder to shake.
A short interruption can lower the pressure enough to help you make the next decision more deliberately.
What to do instead in the next 5 minutes
- Move the drink farther away or leave the room for two minutes.
- Drink something cold or wash your face.
- Set a 10-minute timer before you decide anything.
- Text one person: "I want to drink right now. Stay with me for 10 minutes."
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About NotNow
NotNow is built for the short window between the urge and the action. This page stays short on purpose so you can use it while the urge is loud.
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