Originally Posted by
Popeye2014 
I need to make a plan for my first urge. I'm at 8 days now, so it shouldn't be too long. I'm unable to workout, because my arm may split back open.
I'm thinking about walking, reading and posting on SR, go to an Outpatient Place.
Any Suggestions?
Hi Popeye: Everyone is different, but what works for me is first trying to distract myself with something that needs doing around the house. The last couple of days, I've been in a funk and haven't been motivated to do house stuff. Next on my plan is to log into SR and read and/or post.
That helps me the most. If drinking has been on my mind for awhile, the reading helps to dispel any notions of picking up. Sometimes I need to log in several times a day. Once I'm past the urge, I try to do some sort of exercise like jogging in place, walking up and down the stairs several times or weather permitting, going for a walk. Hang in there Popeye. Eventually the days will start to string together.