PrayingtoQuit

Well, as of today, I am 6 months and 15 days sober. However, out of the blue today, I really, really want a beer. I have had thoughts pop into my head on occasion before, but today for some reason I feel like I'm one step away from throwing my progress away. And for what? I don't know what put the idea into my head, but I can't shake it right now. Nothing has happened either good or bad today, I'm not worried about anything that I'm aware of consciously. I live in the heart of drunkville USA, the Keys and it hasn't been a problem for me so far, but there is no one here to talk to.

Anyone have some helpful words?

Sapling

Yeah...Why don't you hang out awhile and don't drink. I live in Florida too....They have some great AA in this state...I have some friends that go down to the keys for meetings.

Dee74

hey PTQ

Sometimes those thoughts have no rhyme nor reason, at least in my experience.
What helped me understand my situation a little more was this link:

PAWS « Digital Dharma

What also helped was accepting sometimes I'll have some bad ideas.

It's what we do in response to those bad ideas that counts, I think
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PrayingtoQuit

Thanks Dee. I think that hits the nail on the head. Like I said, I have had thoughts before, but never with the seeming urgency or want that I have been feeling today.

Reading that puts things in a better perspective for me. Much appreciated.

Fastenbulbus

I used to anesthetize my feelings with booze, now I have learned through practice to rationally observe my thoughts and feelings and not let them control me. They used to say, "Put the I over the E", or the intellect over the emotions.

I use my brain to think things through, which is another slogan, "Think It Through".

If I looked at my past history with the drink, I see where it always landed me in a heap o' trouble.

jay01

I believe we all get these urges, I remember one day many years ago I just wanted a beer. I had no idea what door I had opened. However to open the door now would be foolish on my part.

I know theres hard days that test your resolve, many times I've personally packed a few skillets and goods spent a few weekends in the wilderness simply to stay strong and get away from any temptation to drink.

If you know whats behind the door for you, try your best and not re-open it.

CarolD

Prayers help me in all situations ..

Another

an alcoholic friend once said "you quit for a reason" He was right, I quit for many good reasons. keep on keeping on and you will see for yourself : )

redneckrecovery

I'm almost five months sober and I feel the same way. Man I would love a Gin and Tonic so bad. I've been wanting it so bad I've dreamed about it. When I do I wake up horrified I've drank again.

I don't have a solution. I read the serenity prayer, it helps me, especially the second half. I hug my wife and my kids. I pray.

It's what I do and it's seemed to help.

I also remember and tell myself that I'm not alone, not ever.