inthekeyofg

Greetings all;
Just thought that writing some of my thoughts here would help. Or, if not help entirely, at least occupy my mind a bit.
I'm holding out and doing well... But the thought of drinking is incredibly strong. It's not so much a thought, but an urge. I'm tired, stressed with school, feeling the pressure of the semesters end upon me.... It seems I will find myself contemplating drinking for hours. Yes, I stay busy with a lot of things (hobbies, too... Not just work!)! Though, I'll be in the midst of something and I'll realize that I was only partially doing it; (working on a paper, for example) and the other part is day dreaming about a drink.
It's very hard this time around.

ScottFromWI

Those cravings/thoughts are common, sometimes for quite a while even after a sober stint. Remember that they are merely thoughts, you don't need to act in them

Soberwolf

There is tips & hints in this link Keyofg http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

Gottalife

Sounds like the obsession of the mind to me. My alcoholic life was the only normal one. Maybe it's time to give AA a try.