Baaaaaad craving Fri night
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Baaaaaad craving Fri night
I had a great day at my job, complete with a huge buffet, and being selected to help my boss in training a new person. Good stuff. By the time I got home all I could think about was how in the past, on a cold Friday night after a long week, I could get drunk, all cozy at home, or head out to the bar. I could not shake the past, when drinking was an easy, regular thing, and how unfair it is that is not an option now. The fact I live with my Mom made it worse, thinking about past places I have lived alone or with friends, in great seacoast cities here in New England, where these great Friday nights took place.
So, I did nothing except go to bed. I got up, and made it a great Saturday: 5 mile run in some trails outside my house, an attempt at meditation by the river under the sun(something I am working on), finished my shopping, and saw Creed with my mom (grew up BIG Rocky fans). I realized as I was relaxing before bed just how happy I am to be sober, to avoid all of the negative consequences that came along with my drinking (no money, out of shape, physical and mental dependence, lack of clarity towards the future, etc, ETC). I also realized, at midnight, I hit five months sober.
I guess I am just saying to myself, and anyone else who read this far,that cravings pass, even if they last and seem unbearable. Happy holidays all!
So, I did nothing except go to bed. I got up, and made it a great Saturday: 5 mile run in some trails outside my house, an attempt at meditation by the river under the sun(something I am working on), finished my shopping, and saw Creed with my mom (grew up BIG Rocky fans). I realized as I was relaxing before bed just how happy I am to be sober, to avoid all of the negative consequences that came along with my drinking (no money, out of shape, physical and mental dependence, lack of clarity towards the future, etc, ETC). I also realized, at midnight, I hit five months sober.
I guess I am just saying to myself, and anyone else who read this far,that cravings pass, even if they last and seem unbearable. Happy holidays all!
Yes, the cravings diminish with time and it gets better. 
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Excellent post! Congratulations on five months sober as well! You did what I do on craving days and that's get into bed. For me, my bed is my safe space and once I make it there, I know I'm good. I'm glad the craving was short lived and you were able to have what sounds like quite a wonderful weekend. Well done!
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