The first days have more triggers
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The first days have more triggers
The first days of trying not to drink come with a whole set of triggers. The triggers are early in the day and appear throughout the day, putti g me off guard. I usually have to make it to a week in order for things to get under control again in terms of my cravings. It seems like everything just makes me want to drink. As I get more days under my belt it seems like the evenings are most dangerous for triggers. As I read before here, and this was someone's opinion: triggers are just an excuse to drink.
So my strategy is to set up some plans in the next coming days that divert me from drinking. I know people say just to exercise, take a bath, read ect. However having children poses a whole different set of challenges because you can't have your own time to yourself. When you are focused on kids and trying to get sober, it almost makes you want to have that drink just to let the day go by and relieve the stresses.
I am making some plans this weekend that hold me accountable for being sober. As the days go by, I pray for health, hope and inspiration.
So my strategy is to set up some plans in the next coming days that divert me from drinking. I know people say just to exercise, take a bath, read ect. However having children poses a whole different set of challenges because you can't have your own time to yourself. When you are focused on kids and trying to get sober, it almost makes you want to have that drink just to let the day go by and relieve the stresses.
I am making some plans this weekend that hold me accountable for being sober. As the days go by, I pray for health, hope and inspiration.
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I completely understand what you're saying. Just the last three days have been killer for me and triggers. I gave in the first day... told myself I was easing withdrawal with a couple swigs. Yesterday was hell but I somehow made it through. Today is another trying day. I'm full of resentment toward my partner, snapping at every little thing. Of everything I need right now, I need to be alone and I can't have that.
Best of luck with your weekend plans, newhouse!
Best of luck with your weekend plans, newhouse!
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Being a single mom, I understand how it feels to deal with the constant demands of children. Drinking was a reward.....at least it was until it started to make the whole next day miserable. Over time I just started losing all my energy and motivation and got more depressed and irritable. I also knew my children were old enough to notice that this was the way I coped with things - not a good example.
How old are your children? Do you have any family/friends to help you out right now? As you start to feel better, think of things you can do just for you. Maybe take a class or get a small part-time job?
The cravings are tough in the beginning, but each one you get through makes you a little stronger - it won't be this hard forever!
How old are your children? Do you have any family/friends to help you out right now? As you start to feel better, think of things you can do just for you. Maybe take a class or get a small part-time job?
The cravings are tough in the beginning, but each one you get through makes you a little stronger - it won't be this hard forever!
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