KellyToronto

I had a vivid drinking dream last night - I woke up at 4:00 am, convinced that I had just had 1/2 bottle of whisky, my traditional poison of choice.

Is this common? I only ask because 5 years ago I would never have had such a dream.

I feel like discussing this with an addictions counsellor.

Kelly

bevin

Sure it's common - I've seen a lot of people here talking about it. I've had close to 10 of those dreams in the past month. The weird thing about mine is that I start off in a situation where I've resolved not to drink, and at the last minute I suddenly find myself drinking anyway.

LosingmyMisery

Very common. I still have them on occasion. They can be pretty freaky...

ste

I typically wait for the drink, and it is not poured. Don't they understand? (or maybe they do?).

I wake up empty handed. Go back to sleep (or not).

An addictions counselor couldn't hurt, except maybe your pocket. Might be worth it.

Kjell

Hi Kelly-

It's normal and happens to us all.

I'm 15 months sober and just last night I had a dream that I drank (or took some drug) and was being carted off for another round in jail.

Scared the crap outta me and I woke up in a panic, but then so, so relieved once I realized it was just a dream.

I've heard these "drinking dreams" get better and lesson over time.

Kjell~

skg

'cunning, baffling, and powerful.' I was told to tell on myself (as you're doing) when I had a drinking dream because it's the secrets that would put me back out there. Rigorous Honesty is the bedrock on which I build my recovery and spiritual journey today. If I was drumming up drinking dreams, I was conjuring up drinking schemes....

LaFemme

I dreamed the other night that I was drunk, never actually dreamed I was drinking...it was awful but a good reminder of what I don't want

Ranger

Yeah, totally normal for addicts to dream about their addiction once they stop acting upon it. Just part of the deal.

Stride34

I have dreams all the time that I use, and for a few seconds after I wake up I'm still unsure if I did or not. It's usually a pretty good feeling to realize you're still on the wagon..

Hollyanne

I dreamt the other night that I was out with my drinking buddies.
I was running around trying to get to a bottle of wine but was frustrated over and over by them turning up. You see, it was ok for them to drink, but not me as I was supposed to be abstinent.

I have also been really upset when waking up, convinced that I drank. Relieved, but unnerved when I realized it was a dream.

I don't mind these dreams as it's just me turning stuff over in my brain.

MrDavid

I'm Glad it was only a dream. You are sober today even after that nightmare. That's what matters most...