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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sun Prairie WI
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Hello
I am new to sobrity. I haven't had any really good long term sobrity for about 12 years. That old saying that I will have just one (HA! Yea right) one is to many and a thousand is not enough!!! Anyway I am glad to be back! The cravings in my head have not stopped. It drives me crazy but I guess this will pass. Anyway I would like to know how others got over the cravings that they had/have. I really enjoy this site. Glad to be here.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
Welcome back!
In early recovery . I timed my cravings.
Mine were 5/7 minutes in duration.
I can overcome most things for that short time!
I took action during that space.
Brushing my teeth... Eating a Lifesaver..
Drinking water or juice.. Walking
I also prayed for help when they happened.
The longer I stayed sober
they lessened in both frequency and intensity.
Keep going forward... Blessings
In early recovery . I timed my cravings.
Mine were 5/7 minutes in duration.
I can overcome most things for that short time!
I took action during that space.
Brushing my teeth... Eating a Lifesaver..
Drinking water or juice.. Walking
I also prayed for help when they happened.
The longer I stayed sober
they lessened in both frequency and intensity.
Keep going forward... Blessings
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I kept a 24 Hour chip with me at all times for the first month. When I got a craving, I would clutch the chip and chant the Serenity prayer. I swear, that chip has bite marks in it, too.
Hi Celebris
Welcome to SR, I go one step further than Midas, I put the chip or coin in my mouth until craving is gone. I think it is the combination of bad taste and having my mouth busy that does it for me. I use this only when i'm in a tight spot, last resort. Keep posting too. NED
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Bella Vista, Ar
Posts: 50
When I finally came to believe that I couldn't do this on my own and no human power would save me, my cravings were lifted. Because of where I was at when I reached out, and how bad I wanted something else this was relative quick in coming. Can't say this for everyone though.
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I got over the cravings by diving into AA the first night I went. I got a sponsor that night and immediately began working the steps. I have 41 days now (I'm on Step 8) and I am going out this weekend to begin working on my amends. I haven't had a craving at all. The magic is in the steps...
Welcome celebris, I stayed busy during the cravings, that helped to make them seem shorter even though they were only 7 min. long. The mental cravings lessened as I stayed busy....glad you're here, hope3
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