Wordsworth

Today was my first day back at work after a few weeks off over the holidays. It was a exhausting day, but I hit the gym after work even though I didn't want to. As soon as I got home - BAM! - huge craving to "just have one drink" to take the edge off the day. Luckily, I was able to check in here and read for awhile, which gave me time to talk myself out of it. Ultimately, I ended up having a lemonade with about five maraschino cherries in it. Totally took the edge off. Thank you all for being here to help me through a tough spot!!!!

HenryKrinkle

Awesome Wordsworth!

Anna

Good job on getting through that tough day.

Imabuleva

Well done, Wordsworth.

If you're anything like me, I doubt it would have been Just One Drink™

Dee74

way to go wordsworth!

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Odelle

You go Wordsworth! Now, have some dinner and you should be good for the evening.

Notimetoloose

Well done, fingers x I use the same wisdom when the cravings hit.

reflection

Nice job!

ClydeChief

Good job,,, After work is my hardest time also. Alcohol always took the edge off a rough day. I was thinking yesterday after work,,, hmmmm.... If I have one, it will feel great, and I deserve it.... then I thought to myself,,, that's stupid,,, just grab a Dr. pepper and get home. Of course I checked in here as soon as I got home and read a little. I'm proud of myself this morning,, its a small thing,, but I'm not hung-over.

KateL

DarkDays

Well done , grind through the cravings , as they say surf them , they do go.

I had intense cravings the first few months of sobriety but with time they fade .

Fandy

Thanks for the lemonade cherry idea...I've been drinking hot cherry herbal tea with lemon tea. Its been frigid here this week.