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Here Lotta Dann writes on topics inspired by discussions taking place within the Living Sober community, and on themes that arise for her as she moves through her own sober life.
Telling on your inner addict
Consider the voice in your head as your inner addict trying to get it’s fix and not the wise part of you that is trying to quit.
April 16, 2025 – 28 comments
The Ultimate Rebellion
This is an excerpt from my book 'The Wine O'Clock Myth', published in 2020.
April 6, 2025 – 5 comments
How do you move on from the need to escape?
With great bloody difficulty.
March 30, 2025 – 4 comments
Who am I now that I don't drink?
"I had to say goodbye to the ‘old’ me, the fun-loving party girl."
March 9, 2025 – 4 comments
Write your way sober...
Here at Living Sober we provide an environment which is safe and kind, where people can get their thoughts and feelings out and receive lovely support in return.
February 8, 2025 – 2 comments
Flip your thinking...
Brain retraining involves knowing how to clearly identify addictive thoughts when they arrive, and how to actively dissolve them by putting new thoughts in their place.
January 7, 2025 – 5 comments
Silly Season Survival Guide
Tips, techniques and pieces of advice for getting through the festive season with your sobriety and sanity intact.
November 20, 2024 – 5 comments
Don't entertain those addictive thoughts
"Try to consciously recognise how much mental time and energy you are devoting to thinking sad, negative thoughts about not drinking."
November 14, 2024 – 1 comment
The power of Sober Treats
The movement towards getting something for yourself is as important as the consumption or use of the object itself.
November 2, 2024 – 6 comments