Dominica2

Ok, so it is my fourth day sober, and I have been enjoying every minute of it, especially in the morning when I wake up feeling great. I have been interacting with my daughter sooo much more too. For some reason though, I just still have the craving badly. I have been doing well, so I know the obvious answers, it is just frustrating. Usually by now on a Saturday I would already have about a six pack down. Maybe I am just being overly obsessive. I need to just clean the house. Again. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent.

Geralt

Hang in there, the first week it's very easy to get overexcited about being sober. The alcoholic mind is thinking: "Hey, this wasn't so bad, I can quit whenever I want, so why not celebrate it with a few drinks?"

But on day 4 the cravings are still a part of the withdrawal.

Bikeguy

Stay strong and think how good you will feel about yourself tomorrow when you can say you overcame the craving and did not drink. You can do it!

suki44883

It's good that you came here and posted instead of drinking. Keep doing that. It will help. Do you have any face-to-face support? Someone you can call or go spend some time with to get your mind off booze? Cravings don't last that long and if you can occupy your mind with something, they'll subside. The more you do that, the less often they'll pop up and the less intensity they'll bring.

You can do this!

Dominica2

Yes, I have many of support outlets, thank goodness. I think the real issue is the habit of it. Its out of my norm not to have a beer in my hand at this day and time of the week. However, I really appriciate the support that I get here, so I would much rather post than drink :o). Thanks!!!

Tuesday24

Your doing great! Keep it up

suki44883

Oh, don't I know! I was a beer drinker and after my two cups of coffee on weekends, I had a beer in my hand or sitting next to me constantly. After work, pop a top and again, a beer in my hand or next to me until I went to bed, or many times, passed out. I know what you mean, girlfriend.

Anna

Yes, the habit part of it was a big thing for me, too.

My evenings were watching a movie with a glass of wine. I stopped watching movies for awhile and got back to reading. It helps break the habit when you shake up your routine a bit.

Good for you for getting through this.

Blood500

Keep going Dominica, life is so much better sober.

Dee74

I think cravings are normal for most of us for a little while Dominica - it's great you came here to talk it out

keep going - you're doing great

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Dominica2

Thanks, tonight will be challenging, but I will push through it with teeth clenched.

Tyl3r

What happened four/five days ago?

SD777

When you're facing a craving, think about how you feel waking up sober, and waking up hungover. It's been helping me these past couple of days.

Dominica2

Tyl3r, the absolute desire to quit drinking completely happened 4 days ago, because I am sick of drinking a case of beer every night. Im just through with it, it has done nothing but harm to me.

SD, Thanks for the input! I will keep that in mind. :o)

amyluzzz

I woke up feeling good too for my sorprisement but i did get nervous and really shaky for a period of the day , i clean my room and notice that it was really easy to climb this bench i couldnt climb before ! So i was like wow ! Im recovering my strength i didnt have before , and tomorrow is saturday and my friend is going to help me coap with it thru out the day since is my first weekend sober, good luck ! Wish me luck

Dee74

Welcome to SR Amy

feel free to start your own thread - you'll get more response that way

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fluffyflea

Are you going to meetings?

Bostonsportsfan

Cravings are normal at day 4. You shouldn't be concerned about them, as long as you don't give in to them. I'm glad you're interacting with your daughter more.

Good luck.

Dee74

This thread has been bumped by a new post @ #15 guys.

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Aiko

Dominica
you are doing really well 4 days!
The hardest days are the early ones and starts slowing down.
you need to learn tools for when AV hits you.

You can learn a lot in SR and any time you are getting to the edge please do come here. We will be with you!

You will need maybe to change your routines and avoid the situations you relate to drinking.
Avoid any drinking places for the time been is early stage for you!
Maybe start new jobies, sports, etc.

You got a doughter to fight for!
You are very fortunate hug her and
remenber you are not alone