Originally Posted by
haennie 
What I did have though, and very intensely and for a long time were the physical cravings for alcohol. I say "physical" because it was quite clear to me how those desires were born in my head as the remnants of my past abuse, triggered my many different things...
I've accepted that there is going to be an uncomfortable period of adjustment. I've learned that our brain's reward/pleasure center starts firing in anticipation of a drink...which taps into outdated memories that drinking used to work for us. Additionally, the frontal cortex has had its functioning impaired which relates to discernment, reversal learning, decision making and impulse control. Put the two together and we have a real fight on our hand.
Recognizing this, I have joined the Class of March group and also made up morning and evening routines to keep myself in the right frame of mind, remind myself of what and why I am staying sober, and make sure my actions are in line with my life goals.