some other tricks i resort to: I have a variety of projects out where I can see and reach them easily. Notes of a writing project on the table, music in the music stand and guitars out and ready, the book I'm reading is handy, so I can pick up whichever one im in the mode and mood for without having to dig or start over or pace around.

When you flash so brilliantly as you did on the rushing trigger, try deep breathing. I pooed pooed the idea as akin to putting a cartoon band-aid on a gaping wound, but have since learned that it has physiological benefits sufficient to unravel that cycle at the beginning sometimes. Sort of like rubbing a cramp out of a muscle "before" it knots up. But NOTICING it is a big deal. Once you notice those things, you have a chance to do something. It's like having your own tsunami warning system.

As for getting drunk, well, sometimes yagoddadowhatchagoddado. Try to stay safe, but don't be too hard on yourself for having to resort to self medication while on your way to finding a better approach. There is no cosmic scorekeeper. No harm no foul.

peace