# 469: A drink is the only thing that helps [Thought Swap]

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Podcast: [Take a Break from Drinking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/take-a-break-from-drinking-799221)
Published: 2026-05-19T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rachelhart.com/drink-is-only-thing-that-helps/
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## Resource

What happens when alcohol feels like the only way to get relief from stress or discomfort? You're not alone if you've fallen into the trap of thinking that a drink is the only solution, but what if there's a way to handle those moments without reaching for alcohol? In this Thought Swap episode, we'll break down why the belief "a drink is the only thing that helps" can feel so convincing, and how to challenge it. Tune in this week to learn how panic and urgency skew your ability to see other options, and how to start questioning the idea that alcohol is the only solution, without focusing on how it's bad for you or how your future self will thank you if you say no. When it comes to this thought, you don't need a lecture. You just need a different lens to understand what's going on. Find a personalized approach that helps you change your habit in my new book, The Ultimate Guide to Drinking Less , here: https://rachelhart.com/guide/ Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: https://rachelhart.com/tab/ Get the full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/469

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