| There are many forms of alcohol abuse treatments. | | | | close your eyes. |
| Understand that alcoholism is a dis-ease. We are | | | | It is crucial to your alcohol abuse treatment that you |
| alcoholics because we are not at ease with our lives. | | | | feel OK with and present in yourself. |
| We will always have the urge to drink when certain | | | | Think of a favorite sober experience that made you |
| triggers occur. Typically, an underlying cause of alcohol | | | | want to explode with joy. See a scene from this time |
| abuse is trauma. Here is an exercise to help come to | | | | as a snap shot in a special frame that is easily found. |
| terms with and release the trigger. | | | | Move on to a picture so sad you can barely make it |
| Get in a quiet spot that is comfortable and free from | | | | out. Hold it in clear view. See the memory, and take a |
| distractions. Sit so that you are relaxed, but not lying | | | | deep breath. Know that you are a strong survivor. |
| completely down. Soft, muted lighting is best, and | | | | Allow the feelings to wash over you, accept what |
| perhaps have some music softly playing in the | | | | happened, but move on. Pick up the other picture and |
| background. | | | | look at both. This is essential to your alcohol abuse |
| People find that certain scents on the wrists or | | | | treatment. |
| forehead are conducive for relaxing and opening the | | | | Acknowledge the pain, but also see the happiness you |
| mind. Essential oils such as ylang-ylang, orange, | | | | are capable of when not drinking. Understand that the |
| lavender or patchouli are all favorites. Your local health | | | | pain is strong so that it can hold up the good |
| food store is a great resource. | | | | memories, an easel to better showcase the sober you. |
| Tell yourself that you are safe, and perfect - no need | | | | Take a deep breath, and feel joy while seeing the sad |
| to change a thing. We are only going back and looking | | | | portrait. This can be done several times, if needed. You |
| at some pictures in your mind from the past. You may | | | | are on the right path to treating your alcohol abuse. |