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MF, so glad to hear things are going good and you are sober. Keep going friend!!!
As far as cravings for alcohol.....well it depends on the person, amount one drank, reasons why and so forth.
I did not feel really any urge to drink simply because this last go almost killed me so my strength was much stronger this time.
I also found that sometimes when we move the initial days/weeks......well we kinda lose that drive we had to drink because things look much better. That is when the alcoholic mind sneaks up on us and tells us that having one at a party is ok or having one after a hard day at work is ok or having one to relax on a sunny afternoon with friends is ok.
I relapsed at almost 3 months because I got so comfortable in my sobriety and didn't really understand alcoholism that I thought I truly was ok. There is no way that I having a few here and there would be a problem....It was then I had that one and a few more and over a few weeks I started having anxiety and hit a few day bender that almost killed me.
My advice is to anyone is to never become complacent. Never think that having one or two is ok and won't hurt. Afterall......none of us would be on a sober recovery site if we really thought we were ok.
All the best and keep posting!! Proud of you.
As far as cravings for alcohol.....well it depends on the person, amount one drank, reasons why and so forth.
I did not feel really any urge to drink simply because this last go almost killed me so my strength was much stronger this time.
I also found that sometimes when we move the initial days/weeks......well we kinda lose that drive we had to drink because things look much better. That is when the alcoholic mind sneaks up on us and tells us that having one at a party is ok or having one after a hard day at work is ok or having one to relax on a sunny afternoon with friends is ok.
I relapsed at almost 3 months because I got so comfortable in my sobriety and didn't really understand alcoholism that I thought I truly was ok. There is no way that I having a few here and there would be a problem....It was then I had that one and a few more and over a few weeks I started having anxiety and hit a few day bender that almost killed me.
My advice is to anyone is to never become complacent. Never think that having one or two is ok and won't hurt. Afterall......none of us would be on a sober recovery site if we really thought we were ok.
All the best and keep posting!! Proud of you.
...enjoy the reprieve 
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Well, I've wrapped up day 5! Stomach is better. I'm feeling almost normal...
watched the movie Crazy Heart...LoL
Yeah, I don't want to go down that road. (don't want to wreck the ending of movie for anyone).
I hope you are all doing well!
watched the movie Crazy Heart...LoL
Yeah, I don't want to go down that road. (don't want to wreck the ending of movie for anyone).
I hope you are all doing well!
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Thank you, Dee.
Now on to dealing with the thoughts and memories that have been repressed/dulled. I've been having thoughts pop up in my mind from time to time.
I accept them, but they are a bit uncomfortable at times. It helps to see the bad times are learning experiences...that's what theya re, of course!
For me, the bad memories aren't from when I was drunk. I drank to deal with the memories, pain, etc.
Now on to dealing with the thoughts and memories that have been repressed/dulled. I've been having thoughts pop up in my mind from time to time.
I accept them, but they are a bit uncomfortable at times. It helps to see the bad times are learning experiences...that's what theya re, of course!
For me, the bad memories aren't from when I was drunk. I drank to deal with the memories, pain, etc.
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