chowchow

This is the time of day when I consider drinking. Actually, truth be told, I thought about it earlier. So, this is the time of day when the anxiety really kicks up for me.

I was thinking about having "just one" (which means just one bottle if I am truthful). Then a friend called me and we got to talking and he sounded good. I asked what was going on to make him sound so good. He said he quit drinking. He feels better, sleeps better, and even is thinking about exercising. I know this seems silly but I felt like it was a message to me to once again NOT drink today and have faith that the cravings and the anxiety and the insane voice in my head will eventually go away. If I did drink today I'd be right back to square one and feel psychologically and physically miserable tomorrow.

I do, however, find myself eating a lot of sweets and going to bed early. I hope this passes too!

Thanks for reading.

PleaseListen

It sounds like a sign! And eating sweets and going to bed early are my diversions of choice. I was thinking maybe reading here could occupy some of my free time tonight since my head is not fuzzy from wine.

Komplex

Night time is the worst for me. Meetings, SR, and WAY TOO MANY sweets have been getting me through.

anxiousrock

I just ate about 2000 calories, twice as much as I normally eat in a day.
But I didn’t drink.
Don’t know if it’s better or not. Fattt foods will kill my liver too.

PalmerSage

I read this post, and promptly ate 3 chocolates.

Komplex

Way to be supportive Palmer 😉.

I don’t pay the appetite much attention and just give in every time it screams “more candy!”

icoi87

I try to get fruits and green veggies everyday. Apart from that, I don’t worry about it. I tried dieting and cutting out sugar when I was 2 months sober the last try. I ended up relapsing. Not that the diet was necessarily the cause, but when I quit this time my NUMBER ONE goal and rule every day was to not drink. And if I craved a cheeseburger I ate a damn cheeseburger.

Remember to be nice to yourself.

Forward12

It's a million times better. Alcohol is a literal poison, food is nurishment.

D122y

Chow,

I am also eating healthy these days. Egg beaters, oatmeal, spinach, chicken...chocolate cake, ice cream.

The last two are not good for my body, but...they were so delicious.

That was my diet yesterday.

I had some fruit and a protein bar in the middle.

When the booze was eliminated, the dining has become very enjoyable.

I also more enjoy my family, coworkers, working out, sleeping, and life mx.

I enjoy life better.

Thank God.

MidnightRider

Yep.. my sweet vice is peanut butter.
But to make it healthier .. I dip apple slices.

Also been going to bed early.. last night I got into bed at 8:30p.
It beats drinking!