Old 02-15-2019, 05:56 AM
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Liveher
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Originally Posted by listae View Post
I opted for a chocolate dipped strawberry instead of a bottle of Italian wine today. It took me a while. I kept pacing around the wine aisle at the grocery store staring at bottles (normal drinkers don't do this). Anyway, I did not buy the wine.

I just ate my choco-strawberry and it was delicious! Super delicious!

You never regret not taking a drink! Someone once taught me: you're going to have cravings, but the important thing is not to act on the thought. A craving is a thought and at times a physical urge. But we don't have to act on it.
Good for you, Listae! Someone at an AA meeting the other night told me it’s a good idea in early recovery to carry around candy like chocolate or jolly ranchers for when these urges come up. There’s something about the sugar that can calm the edge and help resist the urge. I’m keeping some in my bag and my car glove compartment!
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