gingerblue

Yikes!

This is the time of day I get tempted to drink. And I am feeling it today. Almost just got in the car and went to get a bottle. I promised myself though that the next time I felt like this, I would post first...to see if I can get the feeling to pass.

Ugh.

Dee74

The feelings do pass Ginger - keep busy, post and read here - above all... do not get in your car - you'll be glad later

got any AA numbers to call yet?
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Horselover

Dee is right as rain Ginger. I had those feelings a lot in the beginning, but know you can get through them. I don't know your routine, but today might be a good day to vary it some how. Also, do you have lots of juices and beverages in your fridge that might help you? Are you hungry? I like to have a glass of V-8 or a cup of coffee and in fact, the water is on right now for a cup of coffee. Come on over. Seriously, you can do it Ginger and you will be that much stronger the next time a drinking urge visits. Hugs - Sarah

Aysha

It def helps to reach out when feeling like that.
And good job on doing it.
I know for me just stopping long enough to even think about not doing it, let alone to tell on myself and try and get some support was soemthing I rarely did.
Your doing the right thing.
And you can get through it.
Just hang out here and post and read like already said.
Or do something else to keep your mind busy.
And in no time it will be time for bed and "that" time of the day will have passed.
Hang in there.

Anna

Ginger,

That's the way to do it.

Next time it will be easier.

tallcactus

Hang in there, do not drink, what would that accomplish?
Then you will have to start all over again. Grab a soda, a cup of tea, anything but a drink.
Stay strong.

gingerblue

A <----------------me this afternoon!

Thanks for the support everyone. I do believe I have weathered the storm, at least for tonight. Fell asleep for a bit, spooning with the dog, and woke up feeling better. Going to try to get to an 8:00 meeting.

I agree, drinking tonight would have accomplished nothing good. Maybe a few minutes of false security, followed by guilt, shame and the sickness it brings. I simply CANNOT have any more 3:00 a.m. wake ups, 4 or 5 hours after my last drink...sobered up enough to completely hate myself, my stomach just a pit of fire, but craving orange juice. Too many nights like that. I'm kind of scared of what I may have done to my innards!

Thanks again, folks. Hope you all are having a great Monday night!

eureka

Way to hang in there ginger! I have been having the same type of feelings all day. I have been trying to keep busy.

I made bandana bracelets, mirage coasters, and crazy cool candle holders. Very productive day. Now I'm going to pull an all nighter studying for a test tomorrow.

HALT - That t better watch out tomorrow, because I'm wearing my game face.

We both survived day two ginger!

gingerblue

Wooo hoooo! Day 3 is gonna get it's A** kicked!