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Old 02-06-2018, 03:15 AM
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Getting a grip

My mind is a bit clearer today, glad I’ve got rid of all the cans from my room, it feels like a better environment now

I’m in work at the minute, not too many cravings so far today, as I did yesterday, going to take plenty of water on board and make sure I’m eating well

Hope everyone has a good day, will post later
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Old 02-06-2018, 04:07 AM
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Good for you Stew. When I was drinking, I started to crave around noon. To me, it seemed an acceptable time to have my first drink. Now, 4 weeks later, the noon hour passes and I find I hadn't noticed. If I'm having any craves, I'm finding they are starting later and later and continue until I've eaten dinner. Once I've eaten something, they diminish.
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Old 02-06-2018, 04:11 AM
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CHeers Rar.

Incidentally, I’m just having my lunch now and probably having a bit extra just to make sure I’m full

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Old 02-06-2018, 04:17 AM
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Great work! Keep going Stew.
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Old 02-06-2018, 04:29 AM
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Hi all feeling bluh today, no energy, dull headache , I'm at work for 12 hours today so I know for a fact that around 7pm I'm going to start craving as work has always been a trigger for me , think I'll drive a different route home, change up my routine when I get in
Love to you all 😁
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Old 02-06-2018, 04:31 AM
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Told you I was feeling bluh, I've posted on the wrong forum 😂😂😂
Well done stewy 👍👍👍
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Old 02-06-2018, 05:52 AM
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You can do it stew--sending you extra positive thoughts and energy
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Old 02-06-2018, 08:56 AM
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First cravings hitting now

Feel tired and anxious, time to eat and drink some water

Thoughts like go and get the cans after your music rehearsal later, you can’t do this Stew, just one more night etc etc etc

Just ignoring it at the minute, feel like I’m being moody- in reality, probs not
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Old 02-06-2018, 08:58 AM
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Stewy, you have to work through the cravings. That's how to lessen them and then eventually they will disappear.

Good plan to eat and drink water. That will always help.
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Old 02-06-2018, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Stew1984 View Post
First cravings hitting now

Feel tired and anxious, time to eat and drink some water

Thoughts like go and get the cans after your music rehearsal later, you can’t do this Stew, just one more night etc etc etc

Just ignoring it at the minute, feel like I’m being moody- in reality, probs not
Yes,mdefinitely have something to eat. Take plenty of water with you to your music rehearsal. Then go straight home and straight to sleep.

It will feel fantastic to awaken tomorrow morning hangover-free.
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Old 02-06-2018, 09:09 AM
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First cravings hitting now

Feel tired and anxious, time to eat and drink some water

Thoughts like go and get the cans after your music rehearsal later, you can’t do this Stew, just one more night etc etc etc

Just ignoring it at the minute, feel like I’m being moody- in reality, probs not
This is completely normal Stewy - the thoughts always come sooner or later. Make some alternative plans for tonight - just "ignoring" the thoughts wont' work as they won't just go away. How about a movie, a walk or a good book? Or maybe even an AA or recovery meeting? There are plenty of them online so you don't even have to leave your home. You could also set a time to log back on here right after practice - put it in your phone and give yourself a reminder.
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Old 02-06-2018, 09:55 AM
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Yes thanks guys, all suggestions duly noted and much appreciated.I’m just taking my daughter to dance class now, straight after that is the rehearsal.

I can stretch the rehearsal to around 11pm tonight, then I’m going to post here on my way home

I’m worried about how I’m going to cope day to day with just my sober self. I think that is what is part of why I’ve repeatedly failed recently
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Old 02-06-2018, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Stew1984 View Post

I’m worried about how I’m going to cope day to day with just my sober self. I think that is what is part of why I’ve repeatedly failed recently
many,many people have suggested a recovery plan/program for that.
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Old 02-06-2018, 10:18 AM
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Stew, try and stay in "today". Worrying about tomorrow adds extra stress you just don't need right now. Get through today, fill your usual drinking time with something that keeps your mind busy.

One day at a time.
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Old 02-06-2018, 01:14 PM
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Yes thanks guys, all suggestions duly noted and much appreciated.I’m just taking my daughter to dance class now, straight after that is the rehearsal.

I can stretch the rehearsal to around 11pm tonight, then I’m going to post here on my way home

I’m worried about how I’m going to cope day to day with just my sober self. I think that is what is part of why I’ve repeatedly failed recently
I am guessing that you are at the rehearsal now. Please go straight home, Stewy, and directly to sleep.

I feel that IRL support would really help the 'day to day' that worries you, Stewy.
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Old 02-06-2018, 01:21 PM
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Stewy I have been hoping you would come back and give this a really good go again. Just focus today on getting your head on that pillow tonight. If you feel a vicious craving go straight home and have a nice long hot shower, maybe another snack and a soothing herbal tea or just a glass of water.
Then you can get to bed and be safe. Yes cry if you need to. Nothing matters apart from staying sober today. Nothing.
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I’m worried about how I’m going to cope day to day with just my sober self. I think that is what is part of why I’ve repeatedly failed recently
I worried too, but it turned out I wasn't nearly as bad of a person to be around as I thought. Go gentle on yourself, man.
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:37 PM
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How did things go tonight, Stewy?
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Old 02-06-2018, 08:41 PM
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One day or even one HOUR at a time. You CAN do this Stewy 👍
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Old 02-07-2018, 07:02 AM
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One day or even one HOUR at a time. You CAN do this Stewy 👍
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Stewy, there were times for me when it was literally minute by minute. It CAN be done.
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