For those who may want to drink
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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For those who may want to drink
I wanted a drink tonight and have been questioning my alcoholism. It's been 15 days since my last binge and it's the first time I've had such a strong craving. I went to a meeting and now I'm back home with my dog and ready for sleep
I'm grateful.
much love,
Jenn
I'm grateful.much love,
Jenn
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QUEENS, NY
Posts: 200
Hi Jenn,
Hang in there, the cravings will come and go, eventually they are less frequent and maybe just a passing thought.
You did the right thing going to a meeting, its hard at the start, but it gets easier.
Love, Rose
Hang in there, the cravings will come and go, eventually they are less frequent and maybe just a passing thought.
You did the right thing going to a meeting, its hard at the start, but it gets easier.
Love, Rose
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
Good for you!
Cravings....Tips
In early recovery . I timed my cravings.
Mine were 5/7 minutes in duration.
I can overcome most things for that short time!
I took action during that space.
Brushing my teeth...eating a Lifesaver...drinking water
(notice the oral connection?)
The longer I stayed sober they lessened in both frequency and intensity.
Keep going forward...
Cravings....Tips
In early recovery . I timed my cravings.
Mine were 5/7 minutes in duration.
I can overcome most things for that short time!
I took action during that space.
Brushing my teeth...eating a Lifesaver...drinking water
(notice the oral connection?)
The longer I stayed sober they lessened in both frequency and intensity.
Keep going forward...
Rinnie's Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pylesville Maryland
Posts: 1,273
Good evening Jenn...
Like others have said, you did the right thing going to a meeting...
Congratulations on your 15 days...
Thats 14 more than I have...
Keep it up...
One day at a time.
Steve
Like others have said, you did the right thing going to a meeting...
Congratulations on your 15 days...
Thats 14 more than I have...
Keep it up...
One day at a time.
Steve
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bangor, maine
Posts: 78
14 days is good. In the scheme of things, it takes some time to get you more accustomed to being sober.
I have relatively strong cravings after almost a year. They are less intense and in the early days eating candy helped a lot.
Even though I still have strong cravings they largely have not subsided as I had ben promised, what has changed is that I have much greater confidence in dealing with them.
This is a new skill like riding a bike or painting a portrait. you may not get it right the first time.
I have relatively strong cravings after almost a year. They are less intense and in the early days eating candy helped a lot.
Even though I still have strong cravings they largely have not subsided as I had ben promised, what has changed is that I have much greater confidence in dealing with them.
This is a new skill like riding a bike or painting a portrait. you may not get it right the first time.
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