Going back home After a dinner with a Friend (who is not drinking) and thinking about drinking. But I’ll watch a TV show. I’m feeling down, anxious and my brain trying to tell me just that Time. I know It’s a lie. I wanna cry right now. I’m mad.
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These feelings are common. Stay strong and if in doubt distraction distraction distraction. Hell we can talk on here all night if you want 
you dont have to go through it alone and im glad you are posting about it rather than just giving in to it.
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Good thing is, you know it’s a lie. Our inner voices lie all the time to get us to drink. Give the voice a name, I got that idea from someone here that heard it from a football player, I want to say Joe Montana. But I remember his name for his lying voice was Slick.
I named mine Bitch, like nice try, Bitch. I wasn’t very creative. Distraction is a good idea, that and I like to treat myself with food or sweets.
Hang in there. 
And to add, Anger is a huge trigger, but very normal. HALT hunger, anger, lonely and tired?
@Cjp let me know if I got HALT wrong, I guessed on the T.
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When I first gave up alcohol, I thought I would be like the Hulk in avengers, when he’s like “That’s my secret, I’m always angry”, except that instead of anger I would have alcohol cravings. I guess I figured that was just part of being an alcoholic, because if I didn’t want to drink all the time I wouldn’t be one. Over time it’s mellowed out and it’s not as bad as I thought it would be, but these little flare-ups can be so hard and make me feel disappointed, like it’s a betrayal to have a craving after so much work and progress. Then I just try to remind myself to be like the Hulk. I think posting here and getting through the craving without picking up makes you as strong as the Hulk too! Nice work!
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Thank you so much for your support …I’ll try to rest. To sleep and I’ll feel better tomorrow I Hope 
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Thank you so much. Ok I’ll try to find a name but I Can see her. She is me she is mean
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Yes It’s feels like a betrayal After all these efforts. I don’t want to feel this feeling …
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Sleep is a great way to get past it. The light is always on here, The busiest thread is the: Checking in daily to maintain focus #48
This is a great place to go, vent, write anything you feel, people are here 24/7 from all around the world.
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If I didn’t right, here’s the link.
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Atta girl 
Thank you so much. I’m feeling better nos thanks to y’all 
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Thank you all for your words I was so close to give up. I’m so grateful. I’m ready to watch a movie and drinking a camomille.
Now I wanna cry After this inner storm but feeling relief. Thank you thanks you thank you.
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So proud of you for holding out. With each craving you deny you get stronger.
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