Days 101 to 103 – Staring Into The Eyes Of Temptation
We trade the instant dopamine rush for a lingering feeling of guilt and disappointment that itself is cured by, you guessed it, another instant dopamine rush
Day 100 – Whiskey, Vodka, and Gin – Oh My!
I mean, I have plenty of whiskey, vodka, tequila, gin, and other fine spirit on hand. Bottles and bottles and bottles of it. And there’s almost always an open bottle of Pinot Noir or Cabernet on the kitchen counter. But these lures hold no temptation for me.
Day 99 – Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
I still spend a lot of time reflecting on the phenomenon of marijuana quitting me rather than the other way around. Well, it goes without saying that it’s a hell of a lot easier to quit a bad habit if it quits you first!
Day 98 – A Dismissive Discourse with Addiction
It’s also powerful to understand fully what I am doing with the candy. If I was just mindlessly eating piles of candy and didn’t know why, I’d inadvertently swap alcohol addiction for obesity and diabetes.
Day 97 – Taming My Crazy Monkey Mind
While Monkey Mind may still be giving me a run for my money, my old pal Drinkie has continued his slide into silence.