# \#cravings **URL:** https://talkingsober.com/tag/cravings/150.md [Latest](https://talkingsober.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talkingsober.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talkingsober.com/tags.md) --- ## [Starting to struggle](https://talkingsober.com/t/starting-to-struggle/211027)
**Author:** [@Ulric](https://talkingsober.com/u/Ulric)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/starting-to-struggle/211027 "2026-10-18T17:40:11Z")
So I’m starting to struggle. In my head I’m glamourising using again. My brain is trying to convince me that this time I’ll be able to control it, that it will be different that it will end well. In my head I’m building… --- ## [I want a drink by redlips](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-want-a-drink-by-redlips/210966)
**Author:** [@redlips19712003](https://talkingsober.com/u/redlips19712003)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-want-a-drink-by-redlips/210966 "2026-10-15T06:46:30Z")
It’s 140 am and I just want a glass of wine. No options now so I am trying this. Idk :woman\_shrugging:t2: --- ## [How to get through when you start feeling good](https://talkingsober.com/t/how-to-get-through-when-you-start-feeling-good/210939)
**Author:** [@Carl68](https://talkingsober.com/u/Carl68)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/how-to-get-through-when-you-start-feeling-good/210939 "2026-10-14T08:46:34Z")
Hiya, my issue is when I hit day 3 I start feeling good, then I drink again, and then I feel rubbish again, any advice on how I can push through this? --- ## [Day one again let's do this](https://talkingsober.com/t/day-one-again-lets-do-this/210503)
**Author:** [@zazzimerlin](https://talkingsober.com/u/zazzimerlin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/day-one-again-lets-do-this/210503 "2026-09-23T16:44:03Z")
This is one of many day ones for me. I quit drinking in 2024 and had a streak of 20 months! I was very proud of myself. The curiosity of me drinking again crept up on me and 5 months ago I decided to let alcohol back int… --- ## [Tools when the thoughts 1 won't hurt come](https://talkingsober.com/t/tools-when-the-thoughts-1-wont-hurt-come/210403)
**Author:** [@Pappy](https://talkingsober.com/u/Pappy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/tools-when-the-thoughts-1-wont-hurt-come/210403 "2026-09-17T16:43:37Z")
Hi all, need guidance on thought processes when my brain plays tricks on me giving it, oh one will be okay. Never is though is it….12hrs later no money left feeling embarrassed for my behaviour and then the anxiety … --- ## [Sitting in my car and seconds away from driving to the liquor store](https://talkingsober.com/t/sitting-in-my-car-and-seconds-away-from-driving-to-the-liquor-store/210436)
**Author:** [@Happydayz](https://talkingsober.com/u/Happydayz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/sitting-in-my-car-and-seconds-away-from-driving-to-the-liquor-store/210436 "2026-09-17T06:54:14Z")
Having a really bad day… need someone to reach out --- ## [Almost relapsed ......!](https://talkingsober.com/t/almost-relapsed/210391)
**Author:** [@Promilla1987](https://talkingsober.com/u/Promilla1987)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/almost-relapsed/210391 "2026-09-14T16:48:16Z")
Today marks 1 month+2 days of no alcohol I woke up today and my first thought was: i want to drink today I overcame the first cravings (not physical but mentally) with some breath work and housework, then had lunch… th… --- ## [Feeling it today been a long drive home!](https://talkingsober.com/t/feeling-it-today-been-a-long-drive-home/210333)
**Author:** [@Archie93](https://talkingsober.com/u/Archie93)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/feeling-it-today-been-a-long-drive-home/210333 "2026-09-10T10:42:11Z")
5 hours on the road from working away, soon as I’m back home getting the urge to make the call! But instead gonna make some tea and keep myself busy to keep these cravings away ! --- ## [What Tools Do You Use When Cravings Come?](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-tools-do-you-use-when-cravings-come/210202)
**Author:** [@s\_unrelax](https://talkingsober.com/u/s_unrelax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-tools-do-you-use-when-cravings-come/210202 "2026-09-04T03:57:58Z")
Cravings can come suddenly and unexpectedly. Sometimes they feel very strong, but they do pass. Having a few tools ready can make a huge difference in those moments. I’d love to hear from everyone: What do you do when … --- ## [So I’m here admitting it: I need help](https://talkingsober.com/t/so-i-m-here-admitting-it-i-need-help/210040)
**Author:** [@G3tPastthePoint](https://talkingsober.com/u/G3tPastthePoint)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/so-i-m-here-admitting-it-i-need-help/210040 "2026-09-04T03:42:56Z")
I’m 31, and I’ve been using for a little over a year. At the end of last year, I met what feels like my perfect person. And over time, I’ve had to come to terms with something that hurts like hell to admit: I’ve been ch… --- ## [Checking in day 5…](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-day-5/210192)
**Author:** [@Blueskies12](https://talkingsober.com/u/Blueskies12)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-day-5/210192 "2026-09-03T18:50:48Z")
Hi, checking in. I meant to yesterday, but had some difficulty trying to post on just the check-in thread. I’m feeling better, so now the real work and determination must come into play. Not the, I feel better, I can h… --- ## [Struggling with cravings 1 year on](https://talkingsober.com/t/struggling-with-cravings-1-year-on/206809)
**Author:** [@Pete17](https://talkingsober.com/u/Pete17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/struggling-with-cravings-1-year-on/206809 "2026-08-29T16:36:13Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve been sober from Opioids for just over a year which I thought was impossible at the time, so I’m very proud of myself for that. What helps with cravings? I haven’t suffered at all with them till abou… --- ## [Bad time stories](https://talkingsober.com/t/bad-time-stories/209665)
**Author:** [@Catk](https://talkingsober.com/u/Catk)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/bad-time-stories/209665 "2026-08-14T08:29:00Z")
Im not sure if theres a private thread or if this is appropriate. But im romanticizing using… its been a bit over a week since I messed up. I need horror stories. Bad time stories. Reminders of what it was truly like. I… --- ## [Cravinggggs](https://talkingsober.com/t/cravinggggs/138648)
**Author:** [@Lmb1](https://talkingsober.com/u/Lmb1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/cravinggggs/138648 "2026-08-08T00:31:13Z")
Having a craving pretty bad tonight. Ugh. But staying away from it. --- ## [5 Days Without Porn…struggling](https://talkingsober.com/t/5-days-without-porn-struggling/208900)
**Author:** [@LiveFreeorDEye](https://talkingsober.com/u/LiveFreeorDEye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/5-days-without-porn-struggling/208900 "2026-08-05T05:55:35Z")
Really really really struggling at the 5 day mark. Flip flopping between depression and agitation. Please don’t tell me to workout. I hurt my back in the gym this week so i need to rest --- ## [Just got rejected by a girl I was interested in. I’m going to relapse](https://talkingsober.com/t/just-got-rejected-by-a-girl-i-was-interested-in-i-m-going-to-relapse/209340)
**Author:** [@LiveFreeorDEye](https://talkingsober.com/u/LiveFreeorDEye)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/just-got-rejected-by-a-girl-i-was-interested-in-i-m-going-to-relapse/209340 "2026-08-01T22:25:15Z")
Not in a good place right now. The rejection really hit hard and all after a tough work week and problems with my ex and my daughter is now having issue because of her. Idk what to do. I know I am going to relapse. --- ## [Why? Why do I NEED to drink?](https://talkingsober.com/t/why-why-do-i-need-to-drink/209341)
**Author:** [@ColoradoMama](https://talkingsober.com/u/ColoradoMama)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/why-why-do-i-need-to-drink/209341 "2026-08-01T03:43:45Z")
Why do I NEED to drink after being sober for 80 days??? It’s taking over. All I can think about is how to get a drink without anyone knowing. There. That’s my darkest secret. --- ## [When do the cravings fade?](https://talkingsober.com/t/when-do-the-cravings-fade/209264)
**Author:** [@SoberDriver](https://talkingsober.com/u/SoberDriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/when-do-the-cravings-fade/209264 "2026-07-31T08:03:20Z")
Hi, I’m 36 days sober. I’ve been white knuckling it. Zero support, no plan or guidance just sheer will power. I started drinking when I was 16, so 30 years of a toxic relationship with alcohol. I’m trying to be a bette… --- ## [Man am I nervous](https://talkingsober.com/t/man-am-i-nervous/209207)
**Author:** [@Sweetgrean](https://talkingsober.com/u/Sweetgrean)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/man-am-i-nervous/209207 "2026-07-27T22:20:02Z")
First day at my new job tomorrow. Super nervous. Not sure how much I’m gonna sleep tonight. 8 days sober and still going strong. Having cravings tho. Trying to keep myself occupied. --- ## [No enough work, boredom , cravings](https://talkingsober.com/t/no-enough-work-boredom-cravings/209013)
**Author:** [@s\_unrelax](https://talkingsober.com/u/s_unrelax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/no-enough-work-boredom-cravings/209013 "2026-07-20T06:37:49Z")
Hi friends I’m 11 days sober from alcohol and any type of substance and I had countless relapse that leads to me money loss, health loss, mental issues, family issue, etc… Even If I have these issues in my each relapse,… --- ## [Struggling with selfharm urges](https://talkingsober.com/t/struggling-with-selfharm-urges/208921)
**Author:** [@Risvetlana](https://talkingsober.com/u/Risvetlana)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/struggling-with-selfharm-urges/208921 "2026-07-16T19:32:33Z")
Hey yall, ive had the sober time app for a little over a year but ive never been on here. Ive been clean from selfharm for a year and a half but ive been really struggling with urges lately. Ive been going through so mu… --- ## [Long term abstinence](https://talkingsober.com/t/long-term-abstinence/208855)
**Author:** [@amber11123](https://talkingsober.com/u/amber11123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/long-term-abstinence/208855 "2026-07-14T15:49:02Z")
Joined this app a few days ago. 3 and a half years sober from alcohol but I’ve been struggling. This time of year is hardest for me and lately I find myself more often than not wishing for a drink. --- ## [It's hard for me](https://talkingsober.com/t/its-hard-for-me/208711)
**Author:** [@TheNotorious](https://talkingsober.com/u/TheNotorious)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/its-hard-for-me/208711 "2026-07-10T20:08:07Z")
When does it get easier? I’ve been sober for a year and one month. Sometimes I dream at night about using, sometimes I feel the taste of it, the smell of it, I know and I won’t relapse and all but man, sometimes gets to… --- ## [2 years in and it’s becoming difficult just now](https://talkingsober.com/t/2-years-in-and-it-s-becoming-difficult-just-now/208469)
**Author:** [@gsant](https://talkingsober.com/u/gsant)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/2-years-in-and-it-s-becoming-difficult-just-now/208469 "2026-07-01T14:47:17Z")
This is my first time writing - I honestly never thought I was going to because I didn’t feel like I needed it. But now I’m 2 years in and the last couple of months have been difficult and I’m a little confused. Honestl… --- ## [Advice with cravings -](https://talkingsober.com/t/advice-with-cravings/208384)
**Author:** [@Latesha123](https://talkingsober.com/u/Latesha123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/advice-with-cravings/208384 "2026-06-29T08:37:02Z")
Unfortunately today was a difficult day for me. It’s hard to learn how to be sober while also trying to learn all these new feelings that come with it. Today was a bit of a struggle that has ultimately caused me to have … --- ## [Looking for some advice please](https://talkingsober.com/t/looking-for-some-advice-please/208274)
**Author:** [@Sweetgrean](https://talkingsober.com/u/Sweetgrean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/looking-for-some-advice-please/208274 "2026-06-23T12:30:00Z")
Looking for some advice. How did you beat the cravings and the withdrawl. Having a hard time with it. Was hoping for some coping mechanism advice. --- ## [Temptation is knocking and the pressure is on](https://talkingsober.com/t/temptation-is-knocking-and-the-pressure-is-on/207658)
**Author:** [@Trying2findaReason](https://talkingsober.com/u/Trying2findaReason)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/temptation-is-knocking-and-the-pressure-is-on/207658 "2026-06-06T12:09:01Z")
For anyone diagnosed with a co occurring dual diagnosis, what do you do and how do you fight temptation and pressure after relapse? I am seriously struggling right now. --- ## [Down time and getting complacent](https://talkingsober.com/t/down-time-and-getting-complacent/207892)
**Author:** [@Shad](https://talkingsober.com/u/Shad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/down-time-and-getting-complacent/207892 "2026-06-05T21:38:23Z")
I almost caved yesterday…. Being jobless sucks. I got screwed on unemployment during covid so apparently I owe them almost $20,000 so can’t collect that. Stress got to me and I was at the point of saying this is stupid a… --- ## [Chronic pain and warm weather](https://talkingsober.com/t/chronic-pain-and-warm-weather/207641)
**Author:** [@Ulric](https://talkingsober.com/u/Ulric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/chronic-pain-and-warm-weather/207641 "2026-05-27T15:32:45Z")
I have a condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis and it causes me chronic pain. I exercise almost daily to keep my body moving and hopefully stall my body giving up on me. I was driving home today from the gym (in pain)… --- ## [What do you do when you get into an argument and really really want to take a damn sipp to chill?](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-you-get-into-an-argument-and-really-really-want-to-take-a-damn-sipp-to-chill/207515)
**Author:** [@xMikeeal](https://talkingsober.com/u/xMikeeal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-you-get-into-an-argument-and-really-really-want-to-take-a-damn-sipp-to-chill/207515 "2026-05-26T14:55:30Z")
Today’s marks 14 days of no alcohol. The longest I’ve done in 3-4 years. I honestly can’t remember the last time I made it 3 days without alcohol so this is huge for me. Today is extra hard , I was in this huge argument… [Next page](https://talkingsober.com/tag/cravings/150.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cravings)