blueberry2015

All afternoon.... trying to ride it through and avoid the dimazipan (they wont always be there gotta do this myself) i'll be honest i could murder a glass of wine right now.... but I wont. Grrrr.

Soberwolf

Hi blueberry try this http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...surfing-2.html

play the tape, know you done great by coming here

Craving and urges do and will pass

Stick close SR

2ndhandrose

Hi blueberry, I love your user name!

You are already heading the right direction by posting at SR, you can do this

For me, playing the tape helps shut down the AV....my tapes always have an ugly end

BringingBackB

Great step in reaching out by posting here Blueberry.

Hang on in there, Dee's post that Soberwolf has linked above is very handy in helping yourself ride the wave of the craving if you haven't seen it already.

You got this blueberry, play the tape!

DoubleFelix

Hey blueberry2015. As soberwolf and 2ndhandrose said, way to post on SR!
I've been battling cravings too this afternoon, so please know you're not alone in this! I think I'm going to treat myself to some ice cream, perhaps you can too (or something similar)?

NestWasEmpty

blueberry , I understand you don't want to rely on meds , but if the Dr gave you them to help with the cravings maybe you shouldn't try to wean off them too soon ? Unless the Dr told you too ?
I hope this doesn't sound like medical advice - Just was wondering . I've been following your posts & you've done awesome

thomas11

BB, how many days has it been since you last drank? Just curious, no need to tell if you're not comfortable.
I had some urges today as well. Regarding the medication, I can share a recent experience. I am on strong pain meds, I started tapering off of them on my own this past week, yesterday I went 18 hours with only one dose. I didn't lose my mind, but got a little grumpy (wife might disagree with the "little" part). She advised me not to try and break a world record by tapering so fast, therefore not getting moody (plus my pain was pretty severe) So while I understand not wanting to rely on medication, if you're urge is very strong, you may be wise to use it and NOT drink. Hang in there.

blueberry2015

Im 8 days in so far hun x Im ok ive surfed the wave... and i managed without meds. Im scared i will rely and get addicted to them to be honest so trying to get by with willpower alone... im proud to say i done it! Thanks for all the tips guys it really means a lot x

Soberwolf

Blueberry you are awesome

blueberry2015

Awww *blushes* thank you