I was thinking about cravings last night and how they come in different forms. To kill a little time (and have a bit of fun) I wrote this. Maybe you can add some of your own
Meet the Crave family. A depraved wicked bunch who have one objective in life – to stand between you and a peaceful fulfilling life.
The Herman Munster Crave
This character is all brawn and no brain. He is the village idiot. He solely relies on brute force and will pounce on you screaming “drink drink drink!” at any time of night or day. Although brutish and strong he bores easily, so the best defense is to ignore him for a few minutes he will eventually give up. He cant really catch you by surprise because his approach is about as subtle as a Wilderbeast crashing out of the undergrowth but his strength can be somewhat unsettling at times
The Mick Jagger Crave
Seems to have been there for as long as you can remember. Refuses to retire. He’s not as powerful as Herman but he’s persistent. He’s like white noise in the background that never really gives up. A quiet longing to drink that neither fades away or strengthens. Fighting him requires resilience. Like Victoria Beckham he just doesn’t know when he’s not wanted. Continued exposure however eventually creates a resistance and over period of time he will become barely noticeable.
The Madonna Crave
Seemed to be there constantly in the early days but as time progresses just pops up once in a while to perform. Usually found in social situations she follows you round the room nagging quietly in your ear that you don’t fit in, you are a bore, why not have a drink it will feel so much more comfortable? Has the ability to catch you when you are most vulnerable and can be hard to resist. However, she rarely ventures from where she is most comfortable – social arenas – so the best defense is to avoid places where she can be found lurking until you are well into your recovery.
The Master Crave
Craving in its most devious, developed form. Referred to by many as “the momentary madness before the first drink” this is as tough as it gets. It uses stealth to creep up on you unnoticed. It will point out to you in your own voice the craziness of stopping drinking. It will make you think “I’ll have just the one”. The complete opposite of the bumbling Herman Munster crave this onc is barely recognizable as a crave itself for it appears to be your own thoughts. But once you have that first drink it throws off its cloak to reveal its true identity - but its too late. The first drink has taken away your will. Alcoholics appear powerless over the Master Crave but it doesn’t have to be so. Good support can provide the defense tools to fend this one off. Be on your guard though because there is no telling when he might strike next.
This morning I have had a couple of Herman Munsters and of course the Mick Jaggers. May have to tackle a Madonna later in the day during a business lunch
