2bhappier

All,

It is the tough time of day for me. I know if I can get through the next 90 minutes my craving will pass (at least it has the past 2 days, I hope it doesn't last any longer this day!). Boy do I look forward to a day when I don't think about alcohol this time of day. How soon will that happen?

Fortunately I have this site and am also reading a really good book so I can pass time both ways.

Thanks for your support. Wanting to make it through day 3! Since I don't have any alcohol in the house I will do it but not because I am not thinking about drinking! I know I can't drink today. Trying to not think beyond today.

least

The longer you're sober the less you'll think about drinking. It does take a while to form new sober habits and ways of living, but it will happen.

Dee74

I think it varies for all of us 2b

I didn't really have a time of day cos I was an all day everyday drinker, but like I said last time - maybe change your routine a little around this time of day - try to take your mind off it?

D

2bhappier

Reading helps. Normally I would be opening the bottle of wine now. But I am not.

neferkamichael

2bhappier, please keep reading, cravings come and go. Rootin for ya.

PurpleKnight

Great job on posting BEFORE anything happens to get some support!!

TODAY is all any of us have, once we finish that day, then we get another TODAY!!

Keep pushing through!!

Hevyn

Hey 2b. There's nothing in that bottle of wine for you but misery. We know you won't cave. You are doing great - and we're proud of you.

Jillian2563

2bhappier, you're doing great! I am also trying to get through day 3. After work today has been tough and I've only been off for 2 hours. Just praying my thoughts won't overwhelm me anymore and take it a little bit at a time. It also is probable that I go to bed earlier tonight too, to get through the rest of the evening. We need to stick together! TOMORROW IS DAY 4

serious

hi someone on this site posted a quote, which i really like:

"i'd rather be sober thinking about drinking, than being drunk thinking about being sober".

an urge can be annoying and unpleasant, perhaps even scary, but it's just a feeling and it will pass. stay strong. soon enough it will get late and hopefully you'll be able to get a decent night of sleep.
hang in there. you can make it.

Mags1

Hi 2bhappier, make it another day, one step at a time.

bllit

Hang in there tomorrow will be better and you will feel stronger.

sugarbear1

join us in the chat room!

MariahGayle

Hi 2b.....right there with you....Day 3 & just home from work a bit ago & this is the "time" that is tough for me too. Fixing dinner then going to the gym & plan on reading later too. Your doing great....You too JILLIAN!!

Kris47

2 b,

Just reaching out will help keep you sober along with the others following the pace with you. It helps to do this together!

I'm counting on you!

silentrun

That's how it was for me too. Drank from 7-10 each night. That's when the cravings raged. The liquor store closes at 10 so no point craving after that. It lasted for probably a few weeks but kept getting easier. Spend lots of time here distracting yourself.

Odelle

Fix a cup of tea, herbal if you have it. Or better yet, a glass of water with the juice of one lemon squeezed into it. Something about the slight tartness of it really hits the spot!