Could some of you tell me tactics that you use to distract yourself when you feel like you need to drink? Normally I can do it using ideas on sobriety apps, but an issue at home has me upset and it's a battle right now between sobriety and drinking.
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Get outside. Breathe in fresh air, exhale bullshit. Thank the universe.
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Help another alcoholic
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Walk, exercise, write in journal, call another alcoholic, say serenity prayer
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Talk talk talk to your people in your corner. Share and tell them how you feel.
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Exercise. Tell someone your feelings. Eat something delicious.
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Play the tape forward. Recognize drinking won’t solve the problem you’re facing at home. Dealing with it in a sober state of mind and not drunk or hungover is far better, IMHO.
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I go for ramen. I write. I take a walk. I read. I watch fail videos on YouTube. I play video games. I visit my sister and brother in law(and play with their dogs). I visit my nephew's and their babies.
-I try to do anything that promotes my recovery and preserves my life.
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Go for a walk . Early in my recovery I went on dozens a day. Going to the gym helps too.
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Read chapter 2 There is a solution in tge AA Big Book. Next read Chapter 3 More About Acoholism. Highlight anything you can relate to. Do some writing afterwards. Go for a walk. Stay in the present moment by appreciating nature. Get out of self by helping someone else.
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Exercise is a big deterant for me, then cooking or cleaning. If the urge is really bad, I just tell myself to wait one more hour. Then another and eventually it becomes manageable again
PRAY! 
Dont know how to pray? Just talk to Him. Like you would a friend. As for help, peace, strength, wisdom.
Do some paced breathing, sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Recognize the feelings in you're body. Imagine a peaceful place of your choice. Identify risky thoughts and behavior. Replace them with healthy self talk. Recovery is a new start a new beginning. Don't beat yourself up over the past, just be in the present and know you never have to drink again.
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Agreed or i drink extra hot tea or coffee for a different sensation in my mouth
Deep breaths have helped me tremendously. I just need to remember to do this exercise more frequent.
Helping others definitely put things in perspective.
All this!
I know when I am stressed taking a hot bath and turning off my phone helps a lot. I can definitely put things in perspective.
I find a good book or video game. That and make sure I am around other sober folks.
Write out a list of everything and everyone you are grateful for.