Kayla50

I'm on day 6 and I'm feeling rested and positive, but thoughts of drinking are creeping in. Yesterday driving home from work I was in a good mood and thought "man a drink would make this day even more fun." I didn't buy any but the weekend is coming up and I want to stay strong. I just feel so much more confident and rested the last several days. I just keep telling myself one drink will lead me on a major binge and I will be sad and miserable again. One day at a time I guess

visch1

When Those thoughts of drinking happened I forced my thinking to non drinking thoughts and stayed with them. As they said "this too shall pass." BE WELL

Dee74

Hi Kayla

thoughts of drinking will usually pop up from time to time...we spent a lot of years drinking...but it's what we do in response to those thoughts that really counts

sounds like you're doing well to me

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NJKitty

The weekends are the toughest for most of us. Have a plan for the entire weekend, so that your mind doesn't wander down the beer isle on Friday night.

Louise82

Kayla, you're doing the right things - posting on here about these thoughts, reminding yourself what the first drink will lead to and remembering how important one day at a time is. Remember - just because you're having these thoughts doesn't mean you have to act on them. Feel and observe these urges and ride them out. Sit with them until they're gone. They are not who you are - they're your addiction.

doggonecarl

Yeah, when thoughts of drinking pop up, replace them with the memory of the withdrawals you went through. You don't want to go through that again, do you?

Anna

As you fight the temptation to drink, you will become stronger. Each time you get through a craving will make it a bit easier.

bloss

Hang in there, reaching out for help is a very positive choice

439trish

"I just keep telling myself one drink will lead me on a major binge and I will be sad and miserable again"

and starting all over again when you have come this far.....

don't act and the thoughts and urges will subside, I mean we just can't hold one thought forever, so let go and picture yourself sober over the weekend, sober and happy!!!

thanks for posting this, best regards

dragon12

Kayla, I started Day 7 today and yesterday afternoon was particularly hard. I really craved a glass (or 3) of wine. But instead of drinking I had a very early dinner...ate far too much, and the cravings subsided and I was OK.

Like you I am apprehensive about the weekend. I have a social function to go to on Friday night that involves alcohol. Socialising and drinking go hand in hand for me so I'm going to have to have a plan of action as to how I am going to avoid drinking and be very strong. I do not want to go back to DAY 1 yet again!!

We are both still in the very early days of staying sober and sobriety will continue to be challenging for some time to come, but if we've stayed sober for 6 and 7 days we can remain sober over the weekend.

Eleni58

I am on day 6 myself. So far so good. As long as I don't put myself in situations or an environment where alcohol is involved, I am okay. Weekends were no different for me than any other day of the week as I drank daily. Eating food every couple of hours GREATLY helps with urges. Hang in there! TOGETHER we CAN DO this!

Truefan08

Hi Kayla....I suffer from the same exact thing! You feel good...why not have just a cocktail or two...and then it's off to the races. For me it always ends in sickness, withdaraws, and total misery. But I can relate! Hang in there sister...you are exactly right...ONE DAY AT A TIME!!

Kayla50

Thanks for your support everyone! Day 7 is here and I'm happy I'm doing better at work and feeling so rested. One day at a time!!