I’ve decided to get sober due to health issues. Now that I do not drink everytime I see alcohol or hear about I want to absolutely throw up! Does this happen to anyone else? If so, what helps? Any tricks or tips?
Thank you all! Have a safe holiday 
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I felt this way when I first got sober too but over time it doesn’t bother me anymore
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I feel this to a degree! My rehab asked if I was having any cravings… while I miss the buzz, I do not miss the taste or smell of it. The other day my fiancé came home to kiss me after having a few and I felt super nauseous. I kindly asked him to brush his teeth because the smell of alcohol is what got me. The sight of it doesn’t bother me. I’m on day 9 now and I feel like this has already started to improve since the first few days. I’m hopeful it will get better as time goes on!
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Seeing alcohol or hearing about it never bothered me but the smell of it on someone else is extremely nauseating. When I was drinking, I thought no one would know when I drank vodka. I honestly didn’t think it had any smell. Smh!
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I was at a gig not so long ago and some dude was right up to me shouting in my face and the stench was unbelievable it was raw,i just turned an walked away!! The smell in some off licenses makes me feel like puking to this day after 6 years
P.s i was picking drink up for someone in the off licence not myself 
Very good test for yourself once you feel strong enough
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I was just at a barbecue. Someone merely opened the bottle of wine and the smell almost knocked me over. I’m glad I wear that like a badge of honor. It’s a reminder of what I used to smell like probably 24/7. Psychologically, I think it’s a great thing, it shows that we are conditioned to be repulsed by the smell, which is basically our mind and body rejecting it. Great job!
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It will definitely get better!
Funny how in early sobriety alcohol can either repulse us or become a major attraction. I needed to stay sober long enough so that neither would happen, and I finally got neutralized to its smell and appearance.
Now (and for the last 3 decades) I’ve been totally free of any feelings towards alcohol. Much easier living life this way.