Strong Urge Today Had a rough day yesterday that carried into today and I got that very familiar desire to drink. I don't think I will ever forget this feeling. I usually get to feeling better in the afternoon but not today, so I took time out from work to eat a very filling afternoon lunch, I wanted to feel full. On the way to my 5:30 meeting I loaded up on Nestle's Semi Sweet Morsels and Diet Dr Pepper's from the grocery store to go along with my fresh made popcorn when I got home. I opened up to a very close friend about what was going on, and here I sit, posting to this group. This routine worked today. Oh, throw in some prayers. And I did not share in AA, I seldom if ever do, I just don't do the sharing thing very well, but I needed to be there with others like me and it helped a lot. If nothing else, it was a very good distraction, and this has always helped me, especially today. Thanks for letting me brain dump and vent here. It's what helps me the most. |
Sounds like you did everything right! Good job. If its a serious craving, reaching out to a fellow sufferer is priceless. |
Hey hope your evening is going well! You're prepared which is great and venting always helps. Stay strong and remember it will pass :) |
One hour and 11 minutes away from one more day without a drink. I like my chances. I might be turning into a morsel of chocolate though.....or my blood will be a little darker. |
I'm glad you got through whoda :) D |
Originally Posted by Whodathunk
(Post 6150294)
Had a rough day yesterday that carried into today and I got that very familiar desire to drink. M-Bob |
Good job Whodathunk |
So admirative of your strength! Glad you made it through :) :c011: :dance: :arms: |
Originally Posted by Whodathunk
(Post 6150294)
Had a rough day yesterday that carried into today and I got that very familiar desire to drink. I don't think I will ever forget this feeling. I usually get to feeling better in the afternoon but not today, so I took time out from work to eat a very filling afternoon lunch, I wanted to feel full. On the way to my 5:30 meeting I loaded up on Nestle's Semi Sweet Morsels and Diet Dr Pepper's from the grocery store to go along with my fresh made popcorn when I got home. I opened up to a very close friend about what was going on, and here I sit, posting to this group. This routine worked today. Oh, throw in some prayers. And I did not share in AA, I seldom if ever do, I just don't do the sharing thing very well, but I needed to be there with others like me and it helped a lot. If nothing else, it was a very good distraction, and this has always helped me, especially today. Thanks for letting me brain dump and vent here. It's what helps me the most. Sharing a smile with a newcomer, welcoming the new person, encouraging someone who is struggling, just sharing a little of your ESH with the people around you, before and after the meeting, that is just as much sharing, and will probably do you a lot more good. |
I generally don't share (talk) in the meetings. If I have something to share I will, but most always go to listen and be with others like me. I now that just by being there I am in a way helping others since we have all been told this. Yes, I do smile, I say hi, and I am not rude to people. I just don't share. :) |
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