br33x0x0

It's driving me crazy

Nonsensical

That's addiction for ya'. Makes you believe things that aren't true.

Yes you can, you just haven't yet
No it's not. It's just bothersome because you'd like it to stop.

The addiction tells you it's more powerful than it is. If you don't do just one more you'll go crazy.

Hogwash. It has no power to make you go insane if you don't drink. It's all lies. Don't believe it, because the truth is if you do one more you'll be right back in this spot a week from now. Best to deal with it now and be done than postpone it some more. It'll go away in a few weeks.

Coldfusion

It wouldn't be just one, though, would it?

One is too many, and a thousand is never enough.

Soberwolf

One is too many 1000 is never enough

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

http://www.mindfulness.org.au/urge-s...se-prevention/

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html

Hang in there BR

Dee74

You're pregnant right br33x0x0 ?

Remember it's not just about you now - it's about your baby too.
That should give you some extra ammo to shut the thoughts down

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OnMyWay7

Early is hard. I'm 4 weeks and now go hours without thinking about it. It gets better. Just tell yourself every hour you'll think about it less.

You can do this. A bunch of us are right there with you.

Dave36

Just think of that voice that tells you to do one more as your addiction. It's not you. Try to think of it as a different person. It's easier to separate yourself from it and the more you say no to it the stronger you get and the weaker it gets. It really only takes a few weeks if you stick to your guns. You'll always have thoughts about using but they become fleeting and easily dismissed

advbike

What Dave said is right. It is a separate entity - your ego talking. You need to put it in it's place. What also worked for me was making the decision that drinking was simply "not an option" anymore. So anytime the thought came up I banished it. That has worked for almost 18 months now, along with some other work on the reasons I drank, etc.

PurpleKnight

Habits are hard to break and that's exactly the problem we are used to doing the things we have done for years, so quitting and doing those things comes with a certain uncomfortableness.

But the longer term benefits will soon start to kick in and new habits will be formed in Sobriety!!

Hang in there!!

upminer

Exactly. I may have quit alcohol but my drinking habit is still there and I need to work on it. I am still very clear with myself that I cannot consume alcohol. Period. So I'm ok being in a holding pattern as far as the habit of having a beverage most of the time is... It's when you let that voice tell you that you can handle alcohol without breaking the habit that I always got back into drinking. I can't go back there.

br33x0x0

Yes I am pregnant dee74 and thank you everyone ! You are right ! It begins with one then two then three and that's what always happens ! I am trying to remain strong for me and my little girl and have positive thoughts it is hard too get back in the groove of sober living ! It's a little frightening and scary but I know I have to do this for me and my baby she is keeping me strong so far ❤️ and I hope I continue to remain strong for her and myself . I appreciate everyone's feedback xoxo

Thepatman

Good stuff!

Take the time to build a solid sobriety and support tools so that when she is born, you will continue on your sobriety journey, and be the best mum in the hole world!