craving
craving
I'm about to leave work at five. I know I'm tired and hungry, but I am having a huge craving. I feel so aggravated right now. I like being numb. I don't like the weight gain, the hangovers or tuning out my kids. I'll get through it. When does it feel a tiny bit easier?
Over time.
How long have you been clean/sober?
What are you doing for face to face recovery support? I found that in NA (same for AA) I was able to meet people who knew what it was like to be me, and I developed a small group of men whom I could call if I felt "off".
That's not all I get out of NA, but this was essential in the beginning.
One of the first things I learned was that just because it itched, that didn't mean I had to scratch. Likewise, I found that "this too shall pass" really applied to the times when I felt like getting loaded.
Over time it does get easier. A lot easier. I still get urges every once in a while, but I have learned to be honest about where that would get me and why I am feeling that way. I also let that small group of people know when I feel as if I'm in trouble.
How long have you been clean/sober?
What are you doing for face to face recovery support? I found that in NA (same for AA) I was able to meet people who knew what it was like to be me, and I developed a small group of men whom I could call if I felt "off".
That's not all I get out of NA, but this was essential in the beginning.
One of the first things I learned was that just because it itched, that didn't mean I had to scratch. Likewise, I found that "this too shall pass" really applied to the times when I felt like getting loaded.
Over time it does get easier. A lot easier. I still get urges every once in a while, but I have learned to be honest about where that would get me and why I am feeling that way. I also let that small group of people know when I feel as if I'm in trouble.
Things like playing the tape through really helps as does urgesurfing
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...t-shiznit.html
Thank you for the support. I do see a therapist every other week. And I'm over my craving. They usually pass quickly, but they come on so strong. You're right, I don't have to scratch the itch!! Thank you 😊
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Good for you on getting through it. Great achievement!
You'll read this a lot on this site, but its true. The more distance you put between yourself and your last drunken episode, the easier it gets. I truly believe it. Make sobriety your new normal.
You'll read this a lot on this site, but its true. The more distance you put between yourself and your last drunken episode, the easier it gets. I truly believe it. Make sobriety your new normal.
sometimes it helps to "acknowledge" the craving like you would an annoying house fly......or a faucet drip. or a telemarketer.
YOU again? really? I thought i told you LAST time the answer is NO, now quit bothering me and GO AWAY!
YOU again? really? I thought i told you LAST time the answer is NO, now quit bothering me and GO AWAY!
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