I have been sober for 8 days which is pretty amazing for me. At first it was, I wouldn’t say easy but it was manageable. But as time is passing it is becoming more difficult. Alcohol is constantly on my mind and the cravings are increasing.
The rational me doesn’t want to drink. I know the consequences of having that drink. But the temptation is still there. How do you deal with that?
I am only on day 3 and I understand completely. After work yestersay my mind would not stop thinking about having a few drinks. It is very hard to break the normal routine. The only thing that kept me from not drinking was the fact that I want to stop very bad. All we can do is stay busy and keep pushing. Just remember you can do this!
I’m on day 43 and i’ve struggle with cravings. As long as you work it and resist the temptations (which come and go), eventually it does get easier. Changing your lifestyle completely will change your thought processing (cravings etc). You cannot think your way into a new life. Act on it. Stay involved and keep moving forward. Im believing in you. It is just the beginning. Remember to take it a day at a time.
I’m on day 7, which is also big for me considering I’ve drank every night for the past 3 years only going one night sleeping off a bad hangover…the first few days seemed easy after hitting a low point that made me stop, and I felt excited and ready to change, but once the weekend hit and everyone was out having fun I really wanted a drink last night, and I know tonight will be tough too. Stay strong! We can do this! =)
Thank you for your replies. I’m on my 11th day and counting. It’s difficult, some days are easier than others but I’m strong. It’s just dealing with cravings. . Like now for instance I’ve just got back from work and I’m on my own in the house. This would be the time that I would go pick up a bottle of wine and drink it before my partner came home in the evening.
But I’m saying no. I’m going to keep myself busy!