Habit-proof your environment
Rid your home of as many cues and triggers as you can. If looking in mirrors activates negative thoughts about how ugly and fat you look, then take them down and use a pocket mirror when you really need to. Don’t be tempted to test your willpower by leaving addiction or habit-related paraphernalia around the house. Perhaps you know that having loose cash at home is fatal for you because when you see it you thoughts turn immediately to spending it on drugs? Whenever possible try to addiction-proof your environment so it feels safe for you.
Dealing with cravings and urges
If you are considering changing any established pattern of behaviour it is very important not to be naïve. You are going to be tempted to slip back ...
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