So far I have not had to fight the cravings. I am still dealing with feeling like sh*t from Wednesday night.
The thing is I really didn't drink that much and I have never completely blacked out where I don't remember anything like this before. It scared and still does scare the crap out of me. I think something else might have contributed, but I don't know what. I don't do drugs at all. The thought did cross my mind that something could have been put in my drink, but I was with friends. Don't know if I am trying to find an excuse or if something else contributed. Either way I want to stop drinking.
I have talked to a few close friends, and they don't seem to think I have a problem. I don't feel the need to drink every day, but do find that particularly when I am stressed that I do have cravings.
Actually, I looked up some of the signs of withdrawl and it says that hangovers are actually a form of withdrawl. So I guess I am suffering withdrawls already. But not having cravings at all. The thought of alcohol makes me want to puke still. Alcohol does nothing good for my body and empty calories.
My concern was if I experienced severe withdrawls - would I know it to get help. I live alone and the guy I am seeing is out of town for the weekend. Just curious for those who have experienced the withdrawl.
I like your idea about putting it in writing though. If you expect it to happen, then you are more prepared to deal with it.