I have managed an assortment of 25/26/27/28/29 day stints many times before now but this was the first time I’ve been alcohol free for 30 days since I was 15… so, 25 years.
My internal alcoholic always tries to sabotage me with cravings, and this time was no different. The difference this time was in my actions - last night when my brain was telling me to “have a drink to celebrate” (what the fuck, brain, don’t you remember how we got here in the first place?) I ate a mince pie and re-listened to a podcast about the negative effects of alcohol instead. And… the craving passed.
Woke up feeling awesome and did a ton of Christmas shopping.
Fantastic!! And definitely agree with you about how much better it feels to be sober; was at a Christmas party earlier where in previous years, I would have felt miserable bc of being in some stage of a hangover - this year was absolute joy in seeing the excited kids and sharing in the holiday spirit!
Just about to host 3 families and all their kids at our house for a Christmas party. By now I would have definitely have hit the bottle to clear the hangover and survive the children and their noise. SUCH a difference!
This is exactly what I’m experiencing. 30 days tomorrow and the cravings are at an all time high tonight. The “logic” of my addict brain is whispering that we proved we can hit a goal and a little bit won’t hurt.
But, I know it will. I remember my “why” and I will not smoke tonight
Xo.
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