Im 5 months in from being sober and turning everything around going to therapy seeing a psychiatrist. Healing. Going to the gym started, dating again but I’m struggling. I don’t want to touch that bottle but its like I cant escape the thought. I feel like im drowing in my thoughts.
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Hi and welcome to the community 
Here is a bunch of supportive people im glad you found us.
Have you ever tried meetings? What has helped you in the past to stay on track?
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Work normally helps me. I work construction so its lay off season for me including since i finally journeyed out. Ive never tried meeting.
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This is an online zoom meeting for AA.
Its running 24 hours 7 days a week.
The code is 2923712604
You can join with your audio and camera off and know one will bother you or know your there.
If you want to share your story there is a hand icon button you press to go in the que.
I listened in, i still do. Its so powerful to hear others experiences, it can help get through each day and cravings.
Maybe have a little listen in see if it helps you 
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Thank you!
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(I posted about this a few days ago so apologies if I’m being repetitive) maybe give the app “Calm Harm” a try? It’s an app primarily to help resist the urge to self harm, but it can work for a multitude of addictive substances/behaviors. My therapist suggested it to me and it might help you, at least in the short term.
Sending all the love and support your way!!
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Also stay connected here, this community is my support system, i come here daily its full of supportive people and there is alot to read here about people experience and how they manage.
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Connecting with people helped me. Here, for support from people who are going through the same or are further along in their journey. I never tried AA because it’s difficult where I live, but I think it can be very helpful to a lot of people. Why not try a zoom meeting? Even if it’s just to listen?
Calling friends,family, and just feeling the human connection over a cup of coffee or a walk outside helped too.
Working out to release frustration.
Focusing on work.
Being present for my kids. Sometimes doing something for someone else is a wonderful way to get outside our heads and feel much, much better 
Being kind to myself and rewarding my effort with something small but nice (ice cream, nice tea, a manicure, a new scent…)
Finally, writing my gratitudes has been a tremendous help whenever I struggle.
Keep at it…what you are feeling is temporary, and it will pass 
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Shut the thoughts down instantly. It’s a “no” instantly.
Don’t barter with the thoughts, don’t let them talk you round in circles until it finds a weakness… Don’t give it that chance, just “no” and move on.
This could be very very frequent at the beginning, but each time you say no you get stronger and the addiction gets weaker…
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