Dr. Twerski's Sober Thought - June

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June 4

Don't Set Yourself Up For a Fall

A man with two months' sobriety misinterpreted something his wife said as a rejection, got drunk and said his reaction surprised him. This demonstrates we often jump to conclusions. Rather than inquire what other's meant, we react to what we think they meant. Even if the wife had intended rejection, reacting with drink only intensifies the rejection. The overconfidence that nothing could make me drink again, is the undoing of many addicts. Even people with years of quality sobriety are at risk of relapse and need to be on guard. Learn these important points so you can avert costly mistakes.