
What are Triggers and Cravings and How to Cope with Them
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
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How to Deal With Overwhelmed Feelings
The vagus nerve is connected to your trigeminal nerve, which is in your face. When you splash cold water on it, that cold sensation is registered and can help trigger the relaxation response. For people who are in addiction recovery, sometimes payday triggers a desire to use. Or for some people, they may dislike their job. Recondition, whatever it is, to trigger something positive or make it more unpleasant.
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