sark

So last night was day two. I did it but was it was hard. My head felt like it was going to fall off.
My kids and I attended a grief meeting last night. While the adults talked our losses I could felt the urge to get a drink afterwards. I fought through it and did not buy a drink though. I went home put the kids to bed and kept talking my self out of a drink with lots of tears. This morning my eyes look like someone punched me but that's what makeup is for right?

doggonecarl

Way to go!

Identifying the urges to drink, what is causing them, fighting through them, that's what recovery is. Or at least a good part of it. It does get easier.

I tried to drown sorrow. Worked for a while. Alcohol was creating its own despair.

Good luck, Sark.

KellyToronto

I agree with you, be systematic, gives you more of a fighting chance:

1. Identify the reason for the urge;
2. Kill it.

Simple program.

Kelly

ulfr

well done on 2 days

ajangel

Better your eyes are puffy from crying then from booze. Great job on day two. Stay strong.

Bikeguy

Good job, hang in there!

Soberpotamus

Way to talk yourself out of it, Sark! I bet this is the hardest part... just keep pushing through this! You CAN do it

Just solidify in your mind... drinking is not an option anymore

Anna

Yes, feel the feelings and know that you can let them go.

sark

Thank you all for the encouragement. It helps so much

ceneri

Im sorry its so hard. Sucks, doesn't it? It will get better. You're doing it. I hope you feel some accomplishment.
-peace

KellyToronto

Every night I get a craving between 10:45 and 11 pm, for booze.

Then...I pop my Seroquel > nightie night.

Wake up at 6:15, and RIGHT AWAY say "YAY, I am sober and feel great!"

NICE.

;-)

PaperDolls

Hang in there .... it will get easier.
And yes, thank goodness for makeup!!

Dee74

I agree...on the getting easier bit
Keep going Sark - we're behind you

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