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Old 12-22-2018, 10:41 AM
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MindfulMan
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I don't have true cravings at this point, ,as it's been over a year and a half. I think it's good to understand what triggers them, but basically I learned to acknowledge the cravings and basically say...'so?'....'and?' They exist, but have no real power unless you allow them to. You've decided that you don't drink, the craving is just s spoiled child.

100% agree with Billie Jean that recognizing the positive things that come with sobriety is key to maintaining it. How good do you feel? How much better of a person are you to other? What's the day-to-day feeling of being present? At this point in my sobriety, if I'm honest with myself and imagine the feeling of being intoxicated it really doesn't appeal at all. Why do I want to feel THAT way when I can feel THIS way? Sloppy drunk (or worse) and embarrassing at a wedding, or joyfully being present for the ceremony and reception?
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