SayAnything

Lucy, sometimes I feel the same way. Please keep posting because everyone here helps me, even when I don't actively converse with them. I'm reading and learning and cheering and struggling from where I am, though not all at the same time!

gleefan

I feel like there needs to be an emoticon for that.

Dee74

I have no doubt your issues are every bit as important as mine and everyone else's Lucy

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Raider

Is it too late to join the Feb. group? I was afraid to earlier.

Ladybug2

Hi Raider! Of course it's not too late, welcome How are you doing?

Dee74

Never too late Raider

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Raider

Thank you. I just assumed I would relapse soon so I didn't join. Thank you.

gleefan

Raider - I'm glad to hear you're feeling confident. Welcome!

SoberLeigh

Welcome, my friend. This is a wonderful class; you are a wonderful addition.

Raider

I have 5 weeks today. The last week has been murder! My cravings are crazy and often. I'm so sick if drinking water, soda, tea, juice, ack!!! Waiting patiently for these cravings to subside. Last time I had 36 sober days. I didn't give it a second thought when I relapsed. This time is different. I've fought hard for this small victory and I won't let it go lightly. Anyone else with my time struggling? Thanks.

Ilya

Hello Raider. I initially joined this group and relapsed heavily because I forgot how dangerous it is... I believe I thought I was in control? More likely I didn't care about the outcome at the moment. I'm here now on day 2. I have tried in the past but I've always had a major landslide when the confidence sets in. Have you any past posts to reread? Or journal entries? I wish I had a drinking journal to refer to. It would probably be a tome by now... But surely every other page would be about how miserable I felt afterward, or how embarrassed I was... I'm also hoping to hang on to the drive towards sobriety

Ladybug2

Hi Raider, I'll be at 32 days tomorrow and I've been struggling for the last week. I had 48 days last summer and blew it, then had 110 days last fall and blew it. I, like you, feel like I have fought hard to get here again so I am not giving in easily. It is really hard, but coming here helps a ton. Do you have any support at home with family or friends? My husband and mom know about my struggle so I find it helps to talk to them as well (even though they really don't get it). Keep posting here and let's get through this together

Ladybug2

Oh and congrats on 5 weeks! That's awesome

Dee74

Have you read this link Raider?

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

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gleefan

Raider,

Days 1-22 I barely held on by a thread. I had a horrible slip on day 22 that made me so sick I wrecked a hotel room.

The next day I stopped *wanting* and *wishing* to drink. Now I'm on day 17. Tonight I had a rough evening, and while riding out the stress, I saw a picture of a tempting drink on Facebook.

So, yes, I understand.

Raider

Dee, thanks for the link.

SoberLeigh

Thanks, dee. CarolD's name pops up frequently; sounds as though she was one amazing lady. (And 20 years sober; that's what I want to be when I grow up!)

jenny11785

Raider since it is after midnight I am 24 days. i usually used to make it 5 or 6.

Welcome.

Dee74

me too SoberLeigh

Carol was pretty special. She really devoted herself here.

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shi

I need to post more often on here. I'm still sober since Feb 2nd, by the grace of God.

Lately I go into the office and feel like everyone thinks I have taken a drink (I used to drink during the day and then go to the office and pretend to be sober) so I start making conversation to show them I'm sober.....yet I am sober. What do I do 2 get rid of this mess?