Triggers....

Trigger

Being alone, especially in the evenings.

Plan to Remove? (If not, plan to cope)

Plan my evenings ahead - book in AA meetings, social activities with family. Fill in month planner so I'm not by myself on a Saturday.

Trigger

Being anxious/stressed/trauma.

Plan to Remove? (If not, plan to cope)

Continue working through the mindfulness exercises and use the mantra "it's just a thought but not the truth". Also using the phone to talk to someone rather than just worrying.

Trigger

General temptation to drink

Plan to Remove? (If not, plan to cope)

If this happens jump up and do something active. Pop on my headphones and go for a walk, go for a bike ride. Read AA literature or ring sponsor.

Trigger

Drunk people (including Claire) ringing me.

Plan to Remove? (If not, plan to cope)

Block numbers and ignore. Phone someone to talk to.

Trigger

Christmas/New Year

Plan to Remove? (If not, plan to cope)

Make sure during these times I am staying with family where I wouldn't go near alcohol.