1st Day of Real Sobriety
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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1st Day of Real Sobriety
Well, day one was awful and great, a craving to stop and get a six pack that felt like it was controlling me. I felt like I couldn't not stop, like I was forced to submit to my craving. But something happened and I distracted myself long enough to make it by the gas station and once home distracted myself some more until the craving pretty much dissipated. I do not want to go through that every time. I seriously need some support groups and perhaps to check out some AA.
That's why I signed up, for the support and to really stop. I have tried before but after about a week I always feel accomplished and "reward" myself or something like that. Seems good in my mind at the time. Anyway, hello all!
-R-
That's why I signed up, for the support and to really stop. I have tried before but after about a week I always feel accomplished and "reward" myself or something like that. Seems good in my mind at the time. Anyway, hello all!
-R-
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Welcome to SR!
This seems related to something I am doing to stay sober. You can read more about it here http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ined-long.html
if you're interested.
I don't really distract the voice in my head trying to convince me to drink. I just tell it "no". I found that became much easier once I understood where it was coming from.
Best of luck!
Originally Posted by Percussion 
I distracted myself long enough to make it by the gas station
if you're interested.
I don't really distract the voice in my head trying to convince me to drink. I just tell it "no". I found that became much easier once I understood where it was coming from.
Best of luck!
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The more you practice this habit of surfing the urge the easier it's supposed to get. I'm 47 days sober. I use visualization and imagine myself driving by beer stores or pouring it done the drain, etc.
Trainspotting: Die as an addict and live a life unfulfilled or choose life and all the potential that it holds.
Trainspotting: Die as an addict and live a life unfulfilled or choose life and all the potential that it holds.
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I rewarded myself with a new scarf after week one, it was only $1.00. Last winter one and they just gave it away. Rewards are good if the right kind. Call your local area for support AA places. You are ready you did not give in. The battle will not be easy, but a life of addiction is not a life. One little step at a time. But without fixing the emotional reason for the problem relapse is very common. Good luck.
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