In the Moment Craving vs Constant Craving (E218)
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There are 2 types of alcohol cravings that you may experience as you quit drinking: sudden, in the moment cravings or constant all day cravings. In this episode, you’ll learn about both types and 3 reasons we crave alcohol. I’ve experienced both types of cravings so I will share my experience and help you understand why you keep craving alcohol and where to get started in minimizing your cravings.
What to listen to next:
E191: going back and forth makes your cravings stronger
E205: kindling in alcohol withdrawal
E128: why cravings are so powerful (attentional bias)
E216: 4 types of impulsivity
E211: the anticipation of the drink
E206: HALT: hungry, angry, lonely, tired
E203: why you still want alcohol even when you hate it
Bonus Episode: 6 Ways to Cope with Cravings
Resources I offer:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life
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Cite:
Gillian Tietz. In the Moment Craving vs Constant Craving (E218). Sober Powered. 2024
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Sources
Moskal et al. 2021. Attention bias and alcohol craving: Differential effects via biological sex and mood. Alcoholism.
Papachristou et al. 2012. Can’t stop the craving: The effect of impulsivity on cue-elicited craving for alcohol in heavy and light social drinkers. Psychopharmacology.
Sinha R, Fox HC, Hong KA, Bergquist K, Bhagwagar Z, Siedlarz KM. Enhanced negative emotion and alcohol craving, and altered physiological responses following stress and cue exposure in alcohol dependent individuals. Neuropsychopharmacol. 2009;34(5):1198–208.
Mayhugh, R. et al. Differing patterns of stress and craving across the day in moderate-heavy alcohol consumers during their typical drinking routine and an imposed period of alcohol abstinence. PLOS ONE. 2018
