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Doogie92 05-15-2013 11:22 AM

Day four help
 
It's day four I'm home alone cleaning the house listening to music and craving a drink. I don't have anything but still it sucks. I feel like a drink would make me motivated to clean :(

Dollyangel17 05-15-2013 11:25 AM

Don't believe the AV...a drink will only motivate you to drink more. Hang in there! You can do it.

MidnightBlue 05-15-2013 11:41 AM

Doogie, early sobriety is tough. Addictive voice is strong and tries different tricks to get a drink.

It's getting better, hold on.

ImperfectlyMe 05-15-2013 11:53 AM

Doogie 37 days here. You can get through it cleaning was a trigger for me I always lived to drink while doing a manic crazy on your knees scrubbing cleaning job. To avoid that feeling I try an get any housework done during a time I'm not vulnerable like in the morning.

Keep doing what you're doing! You will soon be past day 4

least 05-15-2013 11:54 AM

Don't give in now or you'll have to go thru w/d all over again.:( That addictive thought is lying to you, don't listen to it.

OneLessLonely 05-15-2013 12:13 PM

Think the drink through... To the inevitable more drinks, to the hangover/regret tomorrow. You wanted to quit for a reason and joined here for a reason. Those reasons didn't go away just because you're craving a drink now. You can do this.

Doogie92 05-15-2013 02:29 PM

Didnt have a drink :) cleaned walked my dog and ate some good food. This site I think helps to have some people to talk to even though I have no idea who you guys are lol so thanks :)

soberclover 05-15-2013 02:46 PM

Great job Doogie!!!!!!

Dollyangel17 05-16-2013 06:00 AM

Way to go!!! I bet you feel better you didn't listen to that damn AV huh? Congrats!:You_Rock_

AugustWest11 05-16-2013 06:09 AM


Originally Posted by Doogie92 (Post 3967408)
It's day four I'm home alone cleaning the house listening to music and craving a drink. I don't have anything but still it sucks. I feel like a drink would make me motivated to clean :(

Yep use to tell myself that every time I picked it up :p Yea I will have a couple beers clean mow the lawn get chit done .. Next thing ya know I am 3 sheets to the wind and making a bigger mess doing less :p Hang in there ... I am trying to find motivation as well .. Shower then dressed at least will help ..


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