ChefUK

Has any one had a dream/nightmare where they drank?

I had one last night. Had a few beers, can't remember why now. I remember having one last one then saying to my self day 1 starts tomorrow. I was so disappointed with my self. I woke in my dream and was hung over and dry retching.

But then I wrote for real and my mouth felt so clean and fresh . So over 2 weeks now.

bigsombrero

Yes, I used to have these all the time in early recovery. I remember in one dream I "woke up" surrounded by empty bottles and cans and pizza boxes...and being so disappointed in myself. Almost to the point of tears. I can remember when I woke up for real it was a relief, but I was still shaken!

Very common experience for many here. Good luck and congrats on the 2 weeks!

ZoeM

Chef - you had me worried there when I read the title lol
Glad you're ok pal

LadyBlue0527

Oddly enough I was just going to post about this and I see your post. Today is Day 90 for me and I had my first dream about it last night. The dream was centered around telling people that I don't drink anymore and there was a container sitting on the table. It didn't look or smell like a beer but when I took a couple of swigs I immediately knew what it was. It freaked me out and I was crying because I knew it was 90 days and I had to start all over again.

tomsteve

yup, had em often. 8+ years in I still get them occasionally. thank God they are only dreams and a great reminder for me.

i'll take em over the real life,every day nighmares of drinking.

Croissant

Yes, I had my most vivid ones only just a few days ago. One was just too strange to describe, but the other one was even more distressing. My son showed up at my work with a stranger and I had this feeling they were going to give me bad news, but all I could think of is something bad has happened in my family and I am drunk.

I hope I never drink again. I know it's supposed to be one day at a time and bite off small manageable chunks of recovery, but my God, I never want to feel out of control and worthless like that again. 31 days of a clear head after 10 years, I just don't want to go back there. (Sorry, even recalling those dreams freak me out!)

TexasMichael

I've had a few that seemed so real I would wake up expecting the dreaded hang-over.

Such a relief to realize those terrible feelings are in the past.

It is a good reminder to stay sober.

Congrats on 2 weeks!