If you’ve ever reached for a drink when you're stressed or sad or frustrated because you just wanted to feel better, this episode is for you.

Because sometimes the thing that makes you feel better right now is the exact opposite of what will help you get better in the long run.

Alcohol offers fast relief from anxiety, boredom, loneliness, and other uncomfortable feelings. But if you want to feel genuinely in control around alcohol, you also need opportunities to practice handling those moments without drinking.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• the difference between temporary relief and building your capacity to handle discomfort; 
• why alcohol can make you feel better without helping you get better; 
• how repeatedly escaping discomfort can reinforce the belief that you need alcohol to cope; 
• why getting better can sometimes feel harder before it feels easier; 
•  how delayed gratification helps you build self-trust and feel more in control around alcohol; 
• a simple question to ask when you want a drink: “Do I want to feel better right now, or do I want to get better at handling this?”

If you keep reaching for alcohol when you're craving relief, this episode will help you practice choosing what you want in the long term—even when your brain is asking for the quick comfort right now. 

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