tonib

So i got off work an really was having strong cravings so i went to get something to eat. It helped... but now im at home watching tv an my mind keeps going to a nice stiff drink an cigarette..... whew this day 4 is hard.

least

It won't always be this way. Stay sober longer and eventually you'll get to the point where you don't even think about it anymore.

SoberJohn

Think how great it will be to wake to a sober clear headed day 5

PurpleKnight

Any chance of some fresh air, clear the mind out?!!

Hang in there!!

mistory5

Go back and read your old threads the ones that landed u here. That helps me to regroup, refocus on why I shouldn't and don't want to drink. Good thing your telling on yourself though shows you really don't want to drink. You didn't have to come on here but u did. Hang on pretty soon it will be time to go to sleep. Can u take a bubble bath?

Ellay

I agree with the fresh air . How about a quick walk?

Dee74

Have you tried any others of these tips Toni?

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html

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tonib

Its to cold to go out... but just got a half an hour to go because that's the time the liquor store closes..... once they are closed i cant get a drink if I want to... i have no sitter... works out great... just counting down...

luvmygirls

Good for you, for posting before you have the drink. I hope the clock ran out before you were able to get to the liquor store.

matilda123

Toni, may not work for you, but in the early days, when I thought the cravings were going to take me over the moon, I just made a cuppa and headed for bed with a book. Or, just headed to bed and went to sleep!

ccam1973

Stay strong tonib. The early days are the toughest. You can do this. Tomorrow will be day 5.

Soberwolf

Good on you for posting about this Toni

Please dont drink your on day 4 keep going it will get easier

Girlie928

Toni - hang in there. You will be so disappointed in yourself tomorrow if you drink tonight. Be well.

Elzbieta

Back in the early days when the hours seemed like madness. Not to drink? Not to smoke? Divorce myself from all the old bar bums I'd held stools up for. Aiya.

Two suggestions: Brew the strongest pot of coffee you can. Cream/sugar whatever you like. Then if you don't have some super sweet ~ like a snickers bar in your house, lay in a supply.The caffeine and sugar buzz will wear you out and you'll wake up sober.

Repeat as necessary.

E.

tonib

I made it ...... didn't drink whew close call..... now only if I can stop getting these cookies... lol

matilda123

Great job!