E206: HALT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

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You’ve probably heard of the acronym HALT, hungry, angry, lonely, tired. These are all triggers for relapse because they influence our ability to think things through and wait. These feelings make us impulsive, overwhelmed, and more likely to go for an instant gratification choice like drinking, even when we know we want to stay sober. In this episode I’m explaining why these 4 conditions are triggering.

What to listen to next:

E192: E192: Do You Need a Drink or Are You Just Hungry? (Alcohol & Ghrelin)

E186: Anger Management in Sobriety

E199: Frustration Tolerance

E157: Fatigue and Brain Fog in Early Sobriety

E175: Tired After Quitting Drinking? Here’s How to Boost Your Energy Levels

E159: What to Expect Physically When You Quit Drinking

E161: What to Expect Emotionally When You Quit Drinking

E162: What to Expect Cognitively When You Quit Drinking

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Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.

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