Lpg

Finding things very hard this week. 114 days I got this, need to keep going! Emotional with the cravings too. Time to do some big book reading and attend meeting tonight.

Thanks lpg

julietUK

Hi Lpg. Thanks for your post. I am around 60 days and I know the struggles come and go. One minute I am down and craving, next minute I feel the world at my feet and so free. Glad you posted here, stay close. A meeting sounds good too. This will pass. You are doing great, keep at it. I do what has been recommended on here lots; play the tape forward, play it all the way. It helps me.

ScottFromWI

Congrats on 114 days LPG - that's fantastic. Life has it's ups and downs for sure, glad to hear you are taking action ( meetings, reading ) to deal with things as the come. That's one of the keys to staying sober - recognizing the warning signs and taking preventative measures first.

Lpg

Hey juliet congrats on your sober time. Yes my moods are very much the same. One day I'm free as a bird the next I could be bambi on ice but hey ill get there one day at a time. Just feeling very lonely today but also don't want to be around anyone.... What's that all about lol?!? thanks for replying. Lpg

Lpg

Thanks Scott, yes it sure does and alcohol won't fix any of it so need to just ride it out. Yes taking action is is necessary especially when I feel like this my av is being a sneaky little bugger today. Lpg

CRRHCC

What I have learned is what we really seek is a sense of control. What we really seek is not a drink, a drug, porn or a bet, but a sense of empowerment, in the face of feeling helpless and powerless. : Replace your attempts to regain control of circumstances with quick fixes or mood changers and instead, employ high value, direct behaviors that empower yourself! In other words, what more direct alternative actions can you take in place of the addictive act, in order to regain control of your emotions?