SevenNuts

Yesterday, alcohol was truly "off the table" for awhile. Not an option. I was left with peace and contentment. A spacious, in-the-now moment. Then I saw bottles of wine. A craving popped up. I could see is so clearly. It wasn't powerful, but it was very unpleasant, a disturbance of the peace. I let it go fairly easily. I woke up today and it's gone, for now.

Can anyone relate to these sudden shifts from misery to peace? Or is it usually a gradual process.

toddle118

I can absolutely relate to it, today I felt serene for a few hours, happy and glad I didnt have that poison inside me. Then boom, a dip, the craving comes, equilibrium gone. It is common, everyone experiences it. It took us a long time to become alcoholic, so it goes without saying it will take a while for the demons to go. Im hoping they do go eventually, and reading ppls posts on here they do. Stick with it

Amajorityofone

For me, cravings are like the "wind."

One day I feel fine. A month will go by and i feel fine and the very, next, day...woooooooo, WTF did that come from??? The frequency and intensity are not nearly as regular or intense as they use to be. Yet, I still feel an occasional "breeze."

Thus, I never, ever, allow myself to think in terms of "I've got this." Even after nineteen consecutive months of 100% sobriety, my attitude is still childishly simple. All I have to do is not drink today. That's IT!

Why jump over a hurdle when you can walk over a stick?
Hope this helps.