Urge Surfing
In recovery—especially when trying to practice complete abstinence—urges can feel like tidal waves, especially when everyone around you is talking about the latest product release, showing off their latest hits, or hyping how hot the hobby is. That constant energy—the buzz, the noise, the excitement—can make it feel impossible to stay grounded. You see the wave forming long before it hits, and part of you already knows what’s coming. An urge usually starts small—a thought,