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Lily · 12-25-2007, 08:30 PM

Today I had just terrible terrible cravings. My family & I were at our in-laws all day long! I am talking from noon until 8PM. I just wanted to use soooo bad. Anything....a drink, a pill, whatever. I wanted to just go off by myself and do my own thing. My sister in law was stressing me out and being so bossy while we were playing this game, called sequence, stuff like, "come on, just go, it is your turn, you should be thinking of your next move while everyone else is taking their turns...." and it just made me kind of resentful and I finally just nicely told them I didn't want to play anymore and I went in the other room for a while and read.

UGH! However, even as bad as I wanted to use something, I didn't! yay! I am so glad to be back in my own envirnment, however everyone is coming over here tomorrow..... YIKES!

So, Merry Christmas! Here is to 36 days!

Blessings, Sheila <><

Ashar · 12-25-2007, 08:46 PM

Sheila,

What a huge victory for you today was! Congratulations on 36 days! Stay strong tomorrow. Keep quitting.

Fluttering · 12-26-2007, 12:18 AM

Sheila

the fact that you are stickin to it says a great deal!! The cravings do pass.. As do the holidays.. The constant that will never change as long as we stick to it is the peace and serenity that follows. The other constant is a paradox.. The longer we stick to it the more we change and grow.

It is fantastic that you have 36 days.. That is awesome. The first holidasy are rough but I promise you it gets better and it gets different.

Keep on Keepin On!!! We are here with you and for you

***indigo*** · 12-26-2007, 06:06 AM

WTG that must have been some boost to your recovery confidence.....yay 36 days.

**Rowan** · 12-26-2007, 08:20 AM

Well done on getting through your first sober christmas - and I'm glad you walked away from the game and took some time for yourself. That was wise.
It gets easier, Sheila - just keep putting one foot in front the other. We are here for you.

**CarolD** · 12-26-2007, 08:23 PM

You did just super!

Keep in focus....Blessings

Lily · 12-26-2007, 09:40 PM

What a difference a day makes......today I felt so much better! Even w/ all of the company. I made a roast, and everyone seemed very happy. Made a pot of coffee, then we all went on a tour of my husbands plant. Afterwards we went BACK to the inlaws cuz I had dropped off my 4 year old there and my hubby sat down and wanted to stay.

It had been a long day for us so I signaled him and we left. I am home now, hubby goes back to work tomorrow and life is going to get a lot more back to normal. I like normal. I love the holiday's I love when my husband is off work, but it has been a stressful few days.

So, today was much better, the cravings have left.....now if I can just keep in mind that if I have cravings they are usually gone by morning, I am doing good!

Thanks for everything you guys!

Blessings, Sheila

***indigo*** · 12-27-2007, 05:02 AM

That's great news.

Linda_78910 · 12-27-2007, 06:34 AM

Good for you. It feels great doesn't it!
The cravings do go away most of the time. I didn't believe it would happen to me, but it did! Keep busy and happy.
That is great!

**Rowan** · 12-27-2007, 06:59 AM

I'm glad you got through the holidays sober, and can now enjoy some normalcy.

12-25-2007, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lily Ephesians 2:8 and 9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,284 Blog Entries: 3	Horrible Cravings Today I had just terrible terrible cravings. My family & I were at our in-laws all day long! I am talking from noon until 8PM. I just wanted to use soooo bad. Anything....a drink, a pill, whatever. I wanted to just go off by myself and do my own thing. My sister in law was stressing me out and being so bossy while we were playing this game, called sequence, stuff like, "come on, just go, it is your turn, you should be thinking of your next move while everyone else is taking their turns...." and it just made me kind of resentful and I finally just nicely told them I didn't want to play anymore and I went in the other room for a while and read. UGH! However, even as bad as I wanted to use something, I didn't! yay! I am so glad to be back in my own envirnment, however everyone is coming over here tomorrow..... YIKES! So, Merry Christmas! Here is to 36 days! Blessings, Sheila <>< Last edited by Lily; 12-25-2007 at 08:31 PM. Reason: fixed a word

12-25-2007, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ashar Showing up for life today Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23	Sheila, What a huge victory for you today was! Congratulations on 36 days! Stay strong tomorrow. Keep quitting. __________________ I could never get enough of what I didn't want.

12-26-2007, 12:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fluttering Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fluttering About Posts: 2,710	Sheila the fact that you are stickin to it says a great deal!! The cravings do pass.. As do the holidays.. The constant that will never change as long as we stick to it is the peace and serenity that follows. The other constant is a paradox.. The longer we stick to it the more we change and grow. It is fantastic that you have 36 days.. That is awesome. The first holidasy are rough but I promise you it gets better and it gets different. Keep on Keepin On!!! We are here with you and for you __________________

12-26-2007, 06:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,146	WTG that must have been some boost to your recovery confidence.....yay 36 days. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

12-26-2007, 08:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rowan Lucky Cracka Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,021 Blog Entries: 1	Well done on getting through your first sober christmas - and I'm glad you walked away from the game and took some time for yourself. That was wise. It gets easier, Sheila - just keep putting one foot in front the other. We are here for you. __________________ *Christmas is cancelled.*

12-26-2007, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 15,398	You did just super! Keep in focus....Blessings __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-26-2007, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lily Ephesians 2:8 and 9 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,284 Blog Entries: 3	What a difference a day makes......today I felt so much better! Even w/ all of the company. I made a roast, and everyone seemed very happy. Made a pot of coffee, then we all went on a tour of my husbands plant. Afterwards we went BACK to the inlaws cuz I had dropped off my 4 year old there and my hubby sat down and wanted to stay. It had been a long day for us so I signaled him and we left. I am home now, hubby goes back to work tomorrow and life is going to get a lot more back to normal. I like normal. I love the holiday's I love when my husband is off work, but it has been a stressful few days. So, today was much better, the cravings have left.....now if I can just keep in mind that if I have cravings they are usually gone by morning, I am doing good! Thanks for everything you guys! Blessings, Sheila

12-27-2007, 05:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,146	That's great news. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

12-27-2007, 06:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Linda_78910 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1	Good for you. It feels great doesn't it! The cravings do go away most of the time. I didn't believe it would happen to me, but it did! Keep busy and happy. That is great!

12-27-2007, 06:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rowan Lucky Cracka Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,021 Blog Entries: 1	I'm glad you got through the holidays sober, and can now enjoy some normalcy. __________________ *Christmas is cancelled.*

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