hopefull24

Cant believe how intense they are... i wish they would stop

SoberLeigh

Have you seen these kinks?

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

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

Soberwolf

^^^^^^^^^ fantastic links

saoutchik

Have you tried going for a walk? It used to help me a lot

Tc4ever

Ice cream has worked a lot for me.......

MythOfSisyphus

Have you investigated AVRT, hopefull? It really knocked out my cravings for good.

Ghostlight1

I feel your pain and am sending you good thoughts.
Day four was always the killer for me, too. Looked better, felt better and had it under control because I wasn't drinking every day (yet). Then, right back to the bottle and off on another bender, not knowing where it would lead. Being afraid to stop drinking because I knew what awaited me; the fear, remorse guilt and all consuming anxiety.

How could I be so ignorant and do it again? I'd say to myself, laying in bed recovering.
It wasn't long before I was drinking every day. It's progressive. But that's another story.

Please don't take that first drink. Think of where it will lead. And remember you never have to have another day one again.
Best to you.

rubytwoshoes

This. From Ghostlight. So true.

Btw - I'm on day five... I just keep reminding myself how god awful I felt - I had guilt while I was drinking too, so it wasn't even "fun" I just wanted to feel different and release the pressure valve.

It never ends well. That's why you're here. Find something to distract you... I've been comforting myself with a chocolate bar a day but I don't care. Better than the alternative.

Need2stop27

I think most people on here understand what you are feeling. That craving feels like if you submit everything will be ok again - for a limited time only I might add. But if you've gone four days hats off to you because it means you are really wanting to be alcohol free and sober. Don't put too much pressure on yourself and count each day as it goes by. It's a very personal thing addiction but you are doing well.

D122y

I had such severe anxiety w my cravings. I knew I needed to get through them otherwise face a worsening issue. That was my motivation.

I ate every 2 hours. Worked out as best I could. Hydrated. Slept a lot.

Dropsie

It stinks, but will only stink worse if you give in.

If only drinking killed the cravings, but it makes them worse every time. Every time.

So hang in there. You got this, and think how happy you will be tomorrow that you stood tough.

Need2stop27

I think if you can get into a routine however hard that is to begin with due to cravings or other withdrawals you are half way there. The thing is you are going through the symptoms on your own and part of you wonders why you need this chemical just to feel normal. Everyone around you carries on as normal, you seem stuck in limbo, well that's my view on it.

PurpleKnight

Hang in there Hopefull!! There will be light at the end of the tunnel!!