JustJohn

WTF! The cravings are hitting me again. I feel so much better and know the hangover, blood pressure increase and weight gain will suck, so why does my brain crave a few hours of pleasure in exchange for possibly days of frickin' misery? :wtf2

I made nearly 4 years once, and it actually got pretty easy after a while. What a dumbass decision I made to drink again. And it's just booze that does this to me. I can be around stoners all day long and have no desire whatsoever to partake. But let the thought of an alcohol drink creep in and my brain goes into that "circular logic" mode.

I'm heading to the gym to see if I can work this out of my system...What do you guys do to hang on through the cravings?

snowdog

JustJohn, I wish I had advice to offer, I gave in to my cravings last night (I posted about it on Class of Jan thread). It really is crazy. Just know how you will feel tomorrow if you give in.

I am going to try to start asking myself what it is I am really thirsting for. I know it isn't really the wine. It is comfort, or companionship or escape... I am hoping if I identify the urge for what it really is I will be better able to sit thru the disquiet.

Good luck! I have my fingers crossed for you today.

Anna

Hi John,

That's the addict mind talking to you, and you're doing great by getting some exercise. I think you should do anything that takes your mind off drinking for a few minutes. Hang in there!

least

I too have been having terrible urges to get drunk. I have to remind myself of the misery I would have if I drank, the hangover, the feeling bad. I have to tell my addict voice to buzz off cause I want to stay sober. It's hard sometimes but just take it one minute at a time!:ghug3