Day 12 and want to drink

Life in Recovery
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@cwak - You as well, man!

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It’s real bud, it can be physically painful working through these cravings but it’s something that has to be done.
The old adage " what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger" comes in here.
Think of it as flexing your sober muscles. Building up your defenses.
Each craving you beat is another bench press.

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Hi I am only on day 5 on day 4 my craving was out of control but I am here AF thank goodness this group gave me the strength to get over that I am so grateful :blush:

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Hey buddy, I’m not gonna read all the no doubt awesome replies you already got and just go right ahead to say: prepare yourself! Schedule zoom aa meetings and/or join the zoom meeting here. Prepare watching films, meeting with friends, when to go for a run, what you’ll eat, when you’ll cook, how you’ll spend you time. Cut this monster’s road right off and don’t allow it to jump on you. You know now that you will be struggling, so you have a headstart. Use it boy, you CAN DO IT! :zap::star::heart:

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Hi ya mate, it’s just another day mate. One day at a time pal you can do this :+1::+1::+1:

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Well said Tom I’m into day 44 and I’m feeling exactly that way bud. Stay strong :fist:

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@Mickymo I love your profile pic! I think “Strangeways, Here We Come” is probably my fave Smiths album, but I love that album as well!

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Sounds like what i did when i left my controlling ex- maybe i need to get that mad at alcohol!!!

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I have gave in I think I can’t do this what an arsehole sorry guys you are the best maybe I can’t do this

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You can do it because lots of people do; it’s really hard the first few weeks. It took me more than a few times, Kip; I hope to see you very soon and we’ll be here to help.
:heart:
I liked this post from you: Daily Gratitude List

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Hey Marie, I promise you that if I can do this, you can do this.
Next time you start craving please come here to check in, or find a meeting, or do some yoga, or go for a walk. There are many different things you can do to help ease those desires. There are people on this app 24 hours a day and you should be able to connect with someone who can help distract you enough to make it through the craving.
Please remember why you have decided ‘enough is enough’. The hangovers, despair, embarrassing situations, money spent, friendships and memories lost.

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Why did I do this I didn’t want to I was doing well but yesterday I just gave in why I thought I was free from the craving

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It doesn’t mean you have to give up, come back when you’re ready.

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Marie, If people were free from craving as early as 4 or 5 days, everyone would quit. I would have quit 30 years ago, easily.

It’s hard. We all know that it’s hard. No one is an asshole because they relapse or slip. That is a human with an addiction. Make a decision, get back up or stay down. Your choice. We’ll be here regardless of your decision.

Kicking the shit out of yourself for slipping three days after joining isn’t doing you any favors. Drink or don’t. The choice will always be yours. I hope you don’t drink.

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Was this your first try? It might take a while to stick, honestly. Winning over an addiction is bloody hard work and has a steep learning curve. If you are willing to put in the work, get over your relapse and back on the horse! There is no other way. Do what was suggested to you in this thread! :muscle:

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Doh!:poop:!!!

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Think drink think drink think drink think drink, so maybe change the thinking?:thinking:

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:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

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I’m only a few days ahead of you and I feel you on the cravings. The good thing is they do pass. Just look for a temporary distraction to get you through the day. I’m in the exact same boat and going for a walk and just trying to find things around the house to fix or read or walk as long as I don’t drink I will be okay. I’ve came this far and I don’t want to blow this time I already have and have to start again and with the thought of defeat. You CAN do it. Have you started going to meetings? That has been an incredible source of knowledge and sympathy and support for me and has helped greatly. This forum is also a blessing. So so many helpful and kind people here. I’m so happy I found this. Keep chugging along, dude. You can do it.

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I’m back thank goodness I only drank half a bottle so it back to what I need is this group you are all amazing I think I would still be drinking if I hadn’t been in the group so thankyou from the bottom of my soul :blush:

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