shalette

Every thought in my head says just one glass of wine won't hurt. Just to take the edge off but I resisted the urge.... I wonder will it ever go away? I know one glass for me usually ends up to be two bottles by the end of the night. Right now I am resisting the urge but what happens when I am around family and friends (which are all functional alcoholics)?

I am determined to beat this!

Katsmeeyow

You can do it! I'm there with you. I tell myself it's poison, and I breathe deeply in and out until the urge passes. It's so tough. I also try to think of what will happen if I give in, because I won't want to stop with just one drink.

It's a daily thing and I am only 7 days sober myself.

Kitkat331

I'm worried about the same thing--my plan is to avoid all the (other) functioning alkies as much as possible until I'm feeling stronger. Maybe time to find a few sober friends? I'm luck at least my husband doesn't drink. (He is trying to give up soda in solidarity, lol. Gotta love the sentiment.)

Justadude

Thank Goodness for your resilience! I know that feeling. After the cravings, I didn't thing the feeling of missing the buzz or the social aspect. We know all too well what comes next... And the next morning.

Back2Basics

I know the freakin' feeling! I am rolling into day 66, and I still have those urges many times. However, the way that I have been getting through each day is...you guessed it...going to pick up an AA meeting. When I had no other outs, but knew that drinking was the wrong choice, I went to a meeting. The fact that they are free, they are all over the country, that there is a room full of people going through exactly what I am, has brought me much comfort. Granted, the comfort is not at 100%...but it is still there, and much better than the drinking option. This is how I arrived at day 66!
I wish you the best of luck in finding your path! Please know that things will improve, and that your life can be greater than you ever imagined...if you don't drink.

shalette

Thanks for the encouraging words.... I need to locate an AA meeting place and find sober friends.... it's hard but if I can get through day one, I can beat this!!

IOAA2

Welcome to a new way of life. We have bad moments but more good times without drinking especially when we don't have to say to ourselves "Darn I did it again after promising myself I won't drink again." When I finally plugged the jug it was suggested to think about NOT drinking as opposed to thinking about drinking. It was suggested to have some sweets intake as the body is craving the sugars not being supplied by the alcohol.

Alcoholics Anonymous (A. A.) Meetings in Slidell, Louisiana

BE WELL

shalette

Thanks so much! I found a meeting to go to today! Just have to keep focused

Day 2

Thepatman

Day2 for me also Shalette.

Hang in there!

shalette

We can do this :-)

GotGrace

Good job yesterday, Shalette! It does get better. The cravings get less intense. And you are wise to avoid the company of drinkers as much as possible while you are getting stronger. If you are like me, after a few months, being around drinkers is not nearly as much of a challenge as it was in the beginning.

Be proud of yourself!

gatorgirl67

Kitkat...that is so sweet of your hubbie!!!

Shalette, I 'm just on day 4...keeping busy, keeps my mind off the wine hours. We can do this!

LBrain

One thing we must all realize. When we are still very new and fighting urges, we must distance ourselves from opportunities. If that means not seeing friends or family for a time then that is what we must do. They may not understand. But it is NOT FOR THEM to understand. It is to protect ourselves. Do whatever it takes.
Stay strong.

Upward2Enlightenment

If this is offensive or insensitive I will remove or a mod can but all of you kicking alcohol help give me the strength to kick the pain pills. I don't know if I could do it if I could just walk into a store and buy it.

I am SO proud of all of you.

shalette

That is very true!!! Moving back to Louisiana has made it even harder. At least in Maryland you had to go to a liquor store. Here, every gas station, grocery store, and corner store sells alcohol!!! And every event has alcohol.

Mountainmanbob

it might be best to share with them that you are not a functioning alcoholic

Upward2Enlightenment

I agree completely, and if you have to explain to them that you can't be around them right now and avoid them if you need to.

LBrain

Back when I was drinking that is what I hated about living in PA. You had to go to one specific place for beer, then could only get booze in a state store.

Now it is one of the better things about living in PA. You have to make a real effort to get it.

seanie1888

Stay strong, your worth it

Dee74

Hi Shallette - welcome

The urge to drink will fade - in time...after all we drank for years...

until then keep using all the support you can - you can do this

D