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Just wanted to say hi, and hope everybody is doing well. I'm on day 3 myself. Went to work today. Still a little shaky and anxious, but no big deal. For some reason, around noon, I suddenly got the urge to drop by a liquor store and get "just" a six pack, go home and mellow out. But I know what that lead to. By Sunday or Monday, it would be up to at least a twelve pack and some vodka for a fast buzz. Can't lie to myself. Instead, I went to the gym, did some shopping and went straight home! The urge to drink is gone for at least today. I know tough days are coming, but everyday I don't drink despite wanting to helps me to build a little more strength in the future. Thanks for all your help. Take care.
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Well done 2much. The first week is by far the hardest.
You are doing really really well.
Urge surfing has helped me, the cravings do fade, and by distracting myself I eventually forget about them.
I wrote a list of reasons too drink and reasons not to drink. My reasons to drink really only had one thing - to hide from the pain I felt. My reasons not too drink ended up being pretty long as I kept adding to it over a few days. Re reading that list and thinking about it has definitely helped me stay strong when I have seriously considering giving up.
Good luck
You are doing really really well.
Urge surfing has helped me, the cravings do fade, and by distracting myself I eventually forget about them.
I wrote a list of reasons too drink and reasons not to drink. My reasons to drink really only had one thing - to hide from the pain I felt. My reasons not too drink ended up being pretty long as I kept adding to it over a few days. Re reading that list and thinking about it has definitely helped me stay strong when I have seriously considering giving up.
Good luck
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Today was a little challenging. The liquor store was definitely calling my name, but I'm home now where it is safe. I know that if I picked up today, I would blow the rest of the week. Not worth it.
Thanks again for caring.
Thanks again for caring.
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Thanks for sharing your strength. Reading what's going through your head - "just a few" - is the same thing I'd tell myself. Your reason not to drink - because a few today will lead to a lot more tomorrow - is the same result I'd have. Your resolve not to drink helps strengthen mine. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by Erikj 
I am in the same boat as you there 2. I notice every beer billboard, alcohol ad in magazines and beer commercials. I never noticed the advertising before... Good Luck and stay positive!!
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Hi 2much... I had that sort of day yesterday (liquor store calling my name etc). An SR friend actually helped a lot to get through the funky moods with keeping me engaged in interesting conversation and giving me things to think about (if I don't already think enough by default, haha).
Every day is worth it in its own way and with its lessons, I think. Stay strong!
Every day is worth it in its own way and with its lessons, I think. Stay strong!
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Thanks for sharing. The bottle shop has been calling me a few times today. It's funny how the urge disappears once you busy yourself with something - I just did some Pilates & I also cleaned the oven splash back - omg I was always too happy drunk or too tired to clean much... Each day as it comes & best wishes!
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