Here are 8 ways to stop the urge to use.
- Self-Talk. When a craving arises, resist the urge to use by talking yourself out of it using logic and reason. ...
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ...
- Get a Hobby. ...
- Surf the Urge. ...
- Self Care. ...
- Know Your Triggers. ...
- Reach Out to Others. ...
- Remove Bad Memories.
How can I control my urges?
5 Easy Tools to Resist the Urge of Bad Habits
- Delay.
- Escape.
- Avoid.
- Distract.
- Substitute.
- Delay means to just put off reacting, using, or giving in to the craving for a bit of time and know that the urge will go away. ...
- Escape means removing yourself from the situation that is triggering you.
What is the difference between cravings and urges?
Marlatt (1985) has suggested restricting the term “craving” to refer to desire for the effects of a drug while using the term “urge” to indicate a behavioral intention to use.
