Holly7

Today is day 7 sober. I woke up and told myself out loud that I am not going to drink today-which I have been doing every morning since I got sober. It seems to help. But this afternoon has been the toughest part so far. Even though I will not be physically going out to buy wine, the thoughts are constantly there. I know I won't buy it today because my husband just got home I never drink when he is around. I am not liking these thoughts though. They have not been this strong since I got sober. It's crazy because I thought my cravings might be less as time goes on, but today has scared me. I keep thinking...what if the cravings are even worse tomorrow?? I know I am only meant to take one day at a time, but for someone that has to plan ahead it is hard for me to do that. I know that tomorrow is a new day. I have booked an apointment with my therapist tomorrow just incase it is a bad day. Hope you are all doing well.

CloudStrife

My craving to drink always gets much worse when I've made it one week or more.
Its so hard and confusing!

Dominica2

You are fighting through the worst part of it. You CAN do this girl! Head up!

Sometime

Holly the bad cravings for me ended after day 10, so even if your's continues tomorrow, hopefully it should end soon.

jobei

Good time to get some people around you involved. Another meeting might do you well. Don't drink today and you'll feel better tomorrow.

Luvdogs

Not sure what time you usually go to bed but just tell yourself only a few more hours until bedtime. Then the next thing you know, it's morning and you have made it through another day.

Hang in there Holly, we are here for you!

Hevyn

It's normal, Holly. I obsessed over the whole thing for awhile, but the cravings faded as time went on. Now I rarely think about it at all - which I never thought would happen. It's early days yet for you - it will get much easier, we promise.

OCDDan

Holly,
the hardest part for me was from day 2 until day 12, after that it was a lot easier for months, (then it got harder)

Dee74

Hi Holly

Congrats on 7 days - the first few weeks were hard for me - but I reminded myself I'd drunk for at least 20 years...it takes a little time to adjust to a new way of life

Stick with it - it does get better

have you heard of Urge Surfing at all? it was a helpful technique to me

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html

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Holly7

Thanks luvdogs. I got through today sober. Going to bed soon. Tomorrow is a new day. Hope you are well.

eh1988

Congrats on day 7! The cravings will subside, you're doing a great job, keep it up!