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Feb 25, 2021 · My therapist suggested that I write “I can stand this,” on a piece of paper and put it somewhere visible. When I read these four words, I am reminded to ride out or “surf the urge” instead of giving in to the impulse to avoid. The truth is, I can stand feeling uncomfortable. The feeling will pass. In fact, a typical urge lasts about 20 ...
Apr 24, 2024 · When you’re in the throes of an urge, 30 minutes can feel like an eternity, but the point is that it is temporary. It will pass. Like an ocean wave, the urge starts small and then grows and swells, sometimes to a scary size, but even the monster waves will break up and dissipate. Urge surfing teaches you how to be a surfer riding the wave.
Jul 12, 2024 · Urge surfing was developed by Marlatt and Gordon in 1985 to help individuals better cope with cravings and urges associated with addictive substances and behaviors. “During the practice of urge surfing, individuals focus on, observe, and accept their experience of cravings.” Harris et al., 2017, p. 144. Understanding the psychology behind urges
Strong urges to do things that might not be that good for us come.....and go. When we get the urge, taking a moment to focus on our breath and the fact...
Urge surfing is a technique for managing your unwanted behaviors. Rather than giving in to an urge, you will ride it out, like a surfer riding a wave. After a short time, the urge will pass on its own. This technique can be used to stop or reduce drug and alcohol use, emotional reactions such as “blowing up” when angry, gambling, and other ...
Urge surfing is a technique for managing your unwanted behaviors. Rather than giving in to an urge, you will ride it out, like a surfer riding a wave. After a short time, the urge will pass on its own. This technique can be used to stop or reduce drug and alcohol use, emotional reactions such as “blowing up” when angry, gambling, and other ...
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Urge surfing is a technique that can be used to avoid acting on any behavior that you want to reduce or stop. Some examples of behaviors may be: smoking, over-eating, substance use, spending, lashing out at someone, etc. Some facts about urges. 1. Urges rarely last longer than 30 minutes if you don’t “feed” them.
