Hi - I so get this right now -
So day 18 and beyond (should have been 14, I'm late) is all about not drinking even if thinking about drinking, missing drinking, talking about drinking or being around others who are drinking.
I spend a good deal of time here on SR, so I am thinking about "not-drinking" a good bit. I am starting a new job soon so I hope to not be devoting such a large chunk of time to thinking about "not-drinking"
That said, I hope it's a normal part of early sobriety and maybe even a part of a recovery plan which others here emphasize so heavily to be successful at this. Tuesday I'll have 60 days.