Strength11

Today I am 96 days sober and I have such a craving to drink. Today I just isolated myself and now my mind is just filled with thoughts. I've been so use to drinking to numb my thoughts/feelings. I have such an urge to go to the liquor store. I hate feeling like this. Just feel lost and alone today. Sorry Im rambling just had to vent

PhaseTwo

I'm at 75 days and cravings are bad too. I feel your pain. I'm gettin sick of leaving social gatherings because I'm afraid I'm going to drink but it needs to be done.

instant

These things happen from time to time. In my experience stresses, or novel situations can bring back the AV. All things roll around. I hope it worked out OK

hypochondriac

Could you do something else to help with those thoughts Strength? I had lots of racing thoughts when I first quit, I think my brain went into overdrive, and I used to go on long walks. I think the physical activity made me calmer so although the thoughts didn't go away I was less like a rat in a cage. Hope you're okay x

karate

Time is the great healer. .

Hang in there .

When I first quit , I drank o douls -it helped

visch1

Hang in there as coming back is so hard to do and if you DON'T pick up the first drink you don't have to get sober AGAIN. When I was going through the shite fairy embrace I needed to think of NOT drinking and I forced my mind to think of soothing things like drifting gently in a small boat, anything not associated with drinking. I also went to a lot of AA meetings. It works if we work it. BE WELL

Strength11

Thanks for the advice everyone. I ended up going for a run to clear my head. Once I came home I put on a movie and had some sparkling water. I am happy I did not pick up a drink!

artsoul

Yay, good job!

ru12

I use meditation and mindfulness to stop the internal chatter in my mind. It really helps me to just be still in the here and now.

newstart713

I have four days and I feel that craving too. I wrote myself a note and taped it to the dashboard of my car that said "You are stronger than this. Just don't drink for today." etc. Whatever works for you (if you have to drive to the liquor store!).