I want to drink
smileyologist and lord of bees
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I want to drink
God, today has been hell with one thing or another I've been so tempted to go to the shops and get some drink and just switch off the lights at home and stick some music on or watch a movie and cut off the outside world...
I won't do it, not tonight I don't think so but the more I think about not doing it the more annoyed I get with myself for not doing it.
I know my mind is playing tricks.
I won't do it, not tonight I don't think so but the more I think about not doing it the more annoyed I get with myself for not doing it.
I know my mind is playing tricks.
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Yes, RK, it's the addict mind that is messing with you. I think when it senses that you are serious about not drinking, it doesn't want to give up easily. But, each time you get through one of these urges, you will get stronger.
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You can think about it all you want, just don't pick up.lol
Just because you think it dosen't mean you have to drink it.
You know.... pretend it's like a dream..like you had the other day.
or maybe you're dreaming right now.lol
Hell...i think my GF loves me...it dosn't make it true
Play tricks on your mind back...you're the master.
Tell it to stop..five minutes at a time...i don't know.
Don't take yourself so seriousely at the moment.
laugh at it...i don't know..it works for me.
it's healing to laugh at myself anyways.
You're creative.
Just because you think it dosen't mean you have to drink it.
You know.... pretend it's like a dream..like you had the other day.
or maybe you're dreaming right now.lol
Hell...i think my GF loves me...it dosn't make it true
Play tricks on your mind back...you're the master.
Tell it to stop..five minutes at a time...i don't know.
Don't take yourself so seriousely at the moment.
laugh at it...i don't know..it works for me.
it's healing to laugh at myself anyways.
You're creative.
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I'm with Gyps - she knows stuff. And when she writes in red you better listen.
The music and movie sound great for relaxing and unwinding.
the booze is just a bad habit - a dangerous one even
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The music and movie sound great for relaxing and unwinding.
the booze is just a bad habit - a dangerous one even
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Agree with all the above.
Dont do it!
Maybe make yourself something to eat that you havent had in awhile or order in and indulge in that for now.
Focus the taste buds on something else. Something good.
And the music and movie sound great...Just dont use.
Dont do it!
Maybe make yourself something to eat that you havent had in awhile or order in and indulge in that for now.
Focus the taste buds on something else. Something good.
And the music and movie sound great...Just dont use.
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It is ok to think about it but not to do it. I hate it when I want to drink or use. I wanted to for a couple of weeks. I had to look at why I wanted to change the way that I feel. For me that is really what it comes down to.
Hang in there sweetie and keep talking about it.
It WILL pass, I promise you. If it doesn't I will fly there and have a drink with you.
Hang in there sweetie and keep talking about it.
It WILL pass, I promise you. If it doesn't I will fly there and have a drink with you.
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Thank you everybody, I'm glad I came here yesterday, even though you couldn't see me, I browsed this forum not signed in and read your replies which were helpful as well as other threads which also helped me in trying to stand my ground...
I eventually phoned my sister who was here within 10 minutes of my phone call (I told her it wasn't necessary for her to come round, but she did) and I felt so damn stupid after she was here, after she'd been at my house for 10 minutes the cravings were gone and the whole damn thing just seems embarrassing...
Can't believe I post here telling people to be strong, you'll make it, you can do this (the list goes on) when I post crap like this!!!
Anyway, I made it through yesterday without touching a drop and I have all of you to thank and my sister as well...
Yesterday came out of nowhere, it better not happen again but 1-0 to me at the moment, though I think my demons will be back someday...
So pleased I didn't drink, it was a narrow escape and I consider myself fortunate, today seems like it never happened and the thought of drinking and spoiling all my efforts fills me with repugnance once more...
RK - shaken, not stirred (yet)...
I eventually phoned my sister who was here within 10 minutes of my phone call (I told her it wasn't necessary for her to come round, but she did) and I felt so damn stupid after she was here, after she'd been at my house for 10 minutes the cravings were gone and the whole damn thing just seems embarrassing...
Can't believe I post here telling people to be strong, you'll make it, you can do this (the list goes on) when I post crap like this!!!
Anyway, I made it through yesterday without touching a drop and I have all of you to thank and my sister as well...
Yesterday came out of nowhere, it better not happen again but 1-0 to me at the moment, though I think my demons will be back someday...
So pleased I didn't drink, it was a narrow escape and I consider myself fortunate, today seems like it never happened and the thought of drinking and spoiling all my efforts fills me with repugnance once more...
RK - shaken, not stirred (yet)...
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RK..... I think the obsession passed because you TOOK ACTION! Don't feel silly about it. You did the exact right thing. And in the process you taught us how to handle it too.
So glad I don't need to fly there to have a drink with you.
So glad I don't need to fly there to have a drink with you.
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Originally Posted by gypsy tears 
DON'T
Don't give in to it RK. Put on the music anyway, or watch a movie. Get something nice to eat. Don't drink... it won't be worth the feelings you'll face afterward.
Don't give in to it RK. Put on the music anyway, or watch a movie. Get something nice to eat. Don't drink... it won't be worth the feelings you'll face afterward.
As GT said...watch a movie, music, or here are more suggestions: call your sponsor-go for a walk, read, journal anything but taking that drink-you will end up being more mad that you did than you are right now!
Besides GT and I and the other idiots will have to
if you do!!
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