Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone experienced the same thing it’s odd to me. Many times I’ve taken breaks or a few months off drinking. Usually with the intention of quitting for good. And I’ve never dreamt that I drank though. But lately ever since I feel this time really is the time I’ll be good to stay committed to it. I find I keep randomly having dreams that I had drinks and I wake up upset that I have to restart all of my progress. It’s the first time that when I smell alcohol on people I cringe the smell and even though of it is super unappealing to me right now. But I keep having these dreams and in the dream when I realize I’m always upset and bummed out I have to restart all my progress. Has anyone else has dreams similar?
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Haven’t as much lately but there was a phase when I was dreaming about popping loads of pills/drugs, very realistic dreams and quite random. It didn’t last forever and put it down to the withdrawal but it will pass soon enough 
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I have had the same dreams. That I only had one beer and I was super upset at myself when I woke up. I also cringe at the smell of alcohol it makes me nauseous. This will pass. Stay strong. I am 155 days sober and some days I find it easy to hang out with people that drink and other days it’s a struggle bc i rememebr what type of beers and martinis i like during the fall season.
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Don’t worry these dreams are very common in early sobriety but they do tail off. I experienced exactly the same, this is the first time I really truely committed to sobriety for life and is also the first time I’ve had drinking dreams, they are much less often now though.
The smell of alcohol is also unappealing to me now, perhaps once we’ve ruled it out and seen it for what it really is (poison) then our bodies and sense of smell react appropriately to it, with disdain!
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Thanks all for sharing! Yeah I’m not super concerned it’s more just I’ve noticed I’m having them at least a few times a week now and I just always wake up feeling bummed out that I drank and then remember it was a dream and it’s same. Only ever a beer or two. I’m glad I’m not the only one. I was just more confused because like I said no part of my awake really even wants to drink still at this point. I’m sure there’ll be days where I might miss it.
I find the same thing too. Sometimes I find it easy to hang out with people drinking and just be the sober one. Other times I don’t and I end up going home early. Thankful I’ve learned to set boundaries I need to be successful in that aspect. And learned to be okay with going home if the atmosphere isn’t fitting for me.
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I used to have them often even into the triple digits. Always wake up sick feeling then realize im not hungover and be so relieved.
Yeah. I had those dreams too. At first time when I stopped (for over 2 months). Then I u fortunatelly drank… Now I am trying again (I am 24days) and so far no dreams. But I feel it will come again. I also felt upset. But once I realised it was just a dream I was happy 
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Not only are these dreams common, but it’s also possible for you to experience hangover symptoms when you wake up. That’s how powerful your mind is.
Like @shell said: they do tail off. But remember that alcohol is everywhere. Even though we don’t always want it or aren’t really thinking about it, we are always seeing it. It’s all around us, so you’re gonna have the occasional drink dream. It’s just in our subconscious.
And that’s OK. It’s not your fault.
Enjoy the realization that it was just a dream.
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Thanks to everyone else who posted! Yeah I always wake up or feel super upset with myself in my dream for it.
It’s true it is everywhere. It’s advertised and glamorized everywhere we go! I feel if cigarettes are banned for advertising the alcohol should be too! Just my thought on that one.
Congratulations to everyone on your milestones!
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I had one last night. In my dream, I was driving around and realized I was drunk. I thought, damnit how the hell did I end up drunk? Then it occured to me that I must be dreaming since I dont drink anymore, then went on with my dream business. 
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yeah and it was always wine, I never drank wine but in my dreams there always seemed to be one lying around.
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Hey Dan, we must be on the same frequency, as I had one last night too! First one in a while. I was in a casino or conference room, stealing and downing pints from others’ table but not getting a buzz and getting oh so frustrated. The nice thing was then when I woke up I just thought “huh, weird dream” and went on my merry way - they don’t even rattle me anymore.
Keep calm and sober on!
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Yeah I have them too! I’m 1 day off my two months sober and have them at least once per week.
I know the feeling, being so upset with yourself during the dream, but isn’t it great to wake up and be relieved!?
If anything it helps me power through, it’s like a ‘real’ experience on how I’d feel if I were to drink again… urgh. No thanks 
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I keep dreaming that I’ve shat myself. Sounds funny but very disconcerting.
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Just had a crazy dream last night too! OMG, I was at a wedding and got so drunk that I convinced the bridesmaid to let me wear her dress. Here I was out on the dance floor be swung around that fast, I skidded across the floor with the dress up around me. I woke and I swear to god I had tears in my eyes, as this is the kind of shit that I could see myself doing. If there was ever a reason needed to never lift another drink, that was the reminder I needed.
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I dream drank last night, just one glass and then I sat sobbing on a dock somewhere looking at this app on my phone knowing I would have to restart! Dream are weird huh! I’m 31 days sober.
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It definitely helps me power through. It just solidifies my dislike for it. I find I even notice when people are on public transport where I live and drinking and I find the smell offensive now too. Things that used to not bother me.
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