Hereandnow2

Im really wanting a glass of wine or beer. Going out to dinner w husband and kids. Sitting outside in this gorgeous weather ugh! Want these cravings to stop so bad!!

PeanutButterCup

Remember: if you have a drink, you'll just have to go through this all over again. The only way to the other side is to keep swimmin'. The cravings really DO diminish the further away from that last drink that you get.

But if you have one, it's like starting back at ground zero all over again. You don't want that.

Order yourself something you like, enjoy the weather, listen to the birds, play with your kids, kiss your husband ... it's all about creating your new normal. One day this will be the one that's familiar and comfortable, too.

Thepatman

You have to get used to living without Alcohol. Personally after 20 years of everyday drinking I accept that it will take some time to adjust.

Not worth it. My last detox was hell. Not doing it again.

Stay strong and don't give in!

PurpleKnight

Does your husband know your not drinking? . . . having a small bit of accountability is a good plan.

Cravings pass, your body wants what it has always had, it doesn't need it and you don't need it, but your body is adjusting to not having it.

Hang in there!!

ultradad

This too shall pass...

Remember the consequences and not the first few drinks : )

Stay strong and if all else fails...

huntingtontx

You got this. We can't always get what we want. It is okay to tell your body no. You will get used to it, and it will be good. Just give it time. I have learned to love lemon water. I always order it now. Good job on posting here and not drinking.

Hereandnow2

Thanks everyone! I contacted my sponsor and my husband helped me through it. I felt more present with my kids and husband. Now going to see dragons and I won't be tired from drinking and need to pee!

Dee74

Hey hereandnow

When all else was babble in my head I would tell myself 'be the person you want to be'

I can only be that person if I stay in recovery

D

Amester

So glad to hear you made it through dinner and resisted the craving, it's such an inspiration to me when I read about someone fighting through that urge and surviving it without picking up. You did all the right things by reaching out to your husband, your sponsor and the SR community

JJ9

Great job! I am so happy that you have such wonderful support to help you through those cravings.

least

I'm glad you got thru dinner ok. Stay strong. You're worth the effort.

AlcoholFree66

Hi Hereandnow - good on you for posting and I bet you feel so good for not succumbing to the urge. It is very helpful for me to tell my husband if I am feeling urges - he is really supportive too.

Steve027

Way to go by coming on the forum and telling us. Glad that you didn't give in. You can do it.

Applekat

Let me know how that movie is! And what age-appropriate.

Great job posting here, way to go!!

Hereandnow2

Thanks everyone!! We saw dragons of berk 2. It was awesome. My boys loved it, ages 4 and 7. Tomorrow is going to be hard too. Going to my dads for Father's Day. I always drink around family.