Today was really tough, the sun was out and I really wanted to drink outside and enjoy it. Will the urges loosen?!
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Not for a while.
We associate alcohol with relaxation, fun, easy times. Until that changes or you see that you can do and be all those things without booze, the cravings will be present.
5 days is a start, let’s talk again on day 6!
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Sounds like me. A summer BBQ. Just hang in there one day at a time. Tons of great people here with way more experience than me. Lean on them if you need. Be strong.
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Thank you! So far today no alcohol but I’m going to the beach with a gf… another hard day. Keep you posted!
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Thank you. Glad I’m not alone 
Yes they do, everyone is different but episodes come and go, you start learning how to handle them better and realize it for what it is, that’s a huge part of it. I hope you stayed focused and made it to a week, I’ll be honest the 1st week was the hardest part for me
I ended up drinking and now I’m back to the first 24 hours. 
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Glad you came back.
I got sober with a lot of help. I’d suggest finding a program and diving head first into it
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