Struggling!! I want to cave so bad. I'm sorry I am being so dramatic. But ugh!!! This is only the end of day 4. I have to be able to last longer than this :c004: :a108: |
been to any meetings lately? |
CNH, I'm with you man. My whole body is telling me to go to the store right now! I was ok for the past few hours, and it kicked in about 20 minutes ago. It keeps hitting me like waves. Hang in there, and I will too. No one says you can't drink tomorrow, just get through tonight. Worry about tomorrow then. Ugh, I feel the same way, this is brutal... |
Day 4...you are 100 hours in...and that is a massive accomplishment. You have begun the path beyond the night sweats/chills..crazy dreams...and shakes. Keep strong. |
I went to one on Wednesday. It was my first meeting. I think I am going to just go to bed. I just really almost walked out of the door. |
that's what I used to do- go to bed and get some sleep- needed the restoration anyways. Otherwise, ice cream. |
Originally Posted by Mirage74
(Post 3853270)
CNH, I'm with you man. My whole body is telling me to go to the store right now! I was ok for the past few hours, and it kicked in about 20 minutes ago. It keeps hitting me like waves. Hang in there, and I will too. No one says you can't drink tomorrow, just get through tonight. Worry about tomorrow then. Ugh, I feel the same way, this is brutal... |
I was just going to suggest going to bed. That seems to always help me. |
cravings can hit when you're tired. an early bed is a good idea. how about you hit a meeting tomorrow? i know i feel a lot better after my meetings. i'm doing my 90 in 90 right now. i think if i went a day without a meeting, i'd feel pretty cruddy. |
The thing I learned is...cravings won't kill me... They're uncomfortable, they're annoying and they really bite...but they do pass without us acting on them. if nothing else, stick close to SR - you can do this. You won't regret waking up sober tomorrow - but you would regret drinking. D |
Dee summed it up nicely. It sucks...just know you arent alone in the battle. |
the first week IS very difficult! Remember this struggle so you don't go back to it!!!!!!! |
OY. I didn't know what I was in for when I signed up for all of this. I was feeling so good. I went to yoga tonight, ate dinner, texted a few friends. Then BAM! As soon as I am not occupied the cravings start to filter in. I have never felt so torn. I mean, I am as indecisive as they come...thank you for helping me put out the fire, even though it is still kind of smoldering. Mirage, hang in!! We can do this! I feel like such a child. I'll deal with that tomorrow. And I will look up a meeting. I will be on later if I can't sleep. Thanks again SR. |
I found reading has really distracted me when I get bad cravings. Especially books about sobriety. Congrats on 4 days! |
The good thing to know is everyone has those feelings. Every 24 hours does count, and thankfully those that have shared in our experiences, began to live a sober life will be here to remind us that it gets better. We aren't in this alone! |
Just a small victory. Right after I logged off a friend texted me to meet him at the bar. He REALLY tried. I waffled, and waffled, and waffled, but declined. I said I was going to go to bed. I was in bed but was excited to share this news. Thanks again SR. It is amazing, reading and posting really does have an effect on how you think. |
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Originally Posted by CNH08
(Post 3853274)
I went to one on Wednesday. It was my first meeting. I think I am going to just go to bed. I just really almost walked out of the door. |
LOL!!! Done. |
Good for you! |
Thinking of your situation, in going through the same ordeal right now... I'm going to meditate now and go to bed. I can't see how else ill stay clean .. I wish you the strength you need to get thorough the night ;) Prion |
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