KenL

Way to go, Bob. Very Awesome!!

bob1

My 5th AA meeting under my belt. I even managed to say a few words at this meeting. I'm planning to go tomorrow as well.

Sober for two days now. Yay! Walked past the beer in the shop earlier. That was difficult, but I managed it. A few more small steps in the right direction.

CarolD

Hmm...
is there another route you could take...not so tempting?

I took a cab home from work for several months
as those 6 blocks had lot's of my favorite bars.
Walking past them just made me antsy!

Not drinking is difficult early on...be gentle with yourself Rob.

bob1

I had to go to the shop to buy a few groceries as I had nothing in. There is a huge open fridge full of beer and cider that you have to walk past to get to the checkout. Dangerous!

bob1

I missed the AA meeting today as I was having a meal out with my parents and the service took forever. I would have turned up late, and decided not to go. I wish I had gone now.

Actually when my parents left I was planning to go and buy alcohol, but I managed to stop myself. I can't do it now because I'm not just letting myself down, I'm letting everyone else down. Then I read an article in the paper about a TV news presenter who lost his job and ended up sleeping rough because of alcoholism, and I don't want a drink anymore. Alcoholism is a crazy illness that you're willing to sacrifice everything for one more hit. I'm so glad I found the strength to resist this time, but will I be able to do it next time? I will pick up the phone before I give in, I make that promise to myself.

Feeling a mix of emotions right now, and very strange. Mostly fear and anxiety. I've only been three days without alcohol once I think in the last 12 months, so I'm not used to this.

Had calls from two of my AA buddies today. One is coming round tomorrow to give me some books.

bob1

Almost 4 days without alcohol now, including the whole weekend. Yay! Thanks to AA and this place.

Cravings have been bad today due to boredom. Need to find some more activities to replace the time I spent drinking. Have been reading, listening to the radio and cooking most of today. I found this page about managing cravings which may be of use to others.

Other than that, I have a headache and feel flushed. Not sure if these things are due to withdrawal. My anxiety was less than usual this morning.

Leaving for AA in half an hour..

doorknob

Nice work, Bob! It does usually start to get easier.

CarolD

I just got home from my AA meeting...my friend Susan often
gives me a ride...so today I took her to lunch.
we went to a fast food place that has $1 specials + free drinks
for Seniors. Sooo...for $3.18 we enjoyed fellowship and food!


Rob...about those cravings...
In early sobriety....
I timed my cravings.

They were 5-7 minutes in duration.
Not too long too endure discomfort
.
Soooo....I took action.
Walked...rushed my teeth... Drank cold water...Hard candy

Within 2 weeks...the lessened in both time and intensity.
By 2 or so months .... they vanished.

Now...were they mental or physical?
Darn if I know. Nor do I care.

Forward we go...side by side
:ghug3