How could I possibly want to drink?!?
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How could I possibly want to drink?!?
So I've been sober a week and a week before that and a week before that. 7 days sober. Alcohol was ruining my life and I'm done with it. Used to be I couldn't go 2 days. I've got structure, goals,support, recovery literature, etc. but my mind/body is craving alcohol. I want that feeling again. It's a snowy day and the mountain is about to open up(snowboarder here). Just kind of want a drink. However if I do, I'll hate myself tomorrow and feel terrible. I know all this and still have that craving. I will not drink today because I'm not going to throw away my progress. Something is clicking this time. It feels different. I love the sleep I'm getting. I love making breakfast for my kids. I love waking up and not feel like I'm dying. Being sober is great. But man this stuff is pure evil. Lol. Gonna work on some projects and start making dinner. Probably have a mini meal between now and then to kill the cravings. I really want hot wings right now. Thanks for listening SR
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Hey! Good job on the self-reflection.
Would you like to join us in the always fun Weekender thread?
Here, it just got rolling. Anything goes in there - and there is always someone with whom to talk.
Here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...dec-5-7-a.html
Would you like to join us in the always fun Weekender thread?
Here, it just got rolling. Anything goes in there - and there is always someone with whom to talk.
Here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...dec-5-7-a.html
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Good job on recognising your AV kick that into touch and carry on with your exellent work
your a snowboarder is that the sport with 1080's
Heres links for cravings http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
your a snowboarder is that the sport with 1080's
Heres links for cravings http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
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I wish I could answer that question. Because I wanted to have a drink last night. And today as I contemplated putting up a christmas tree. I got over it but lately that stupid thought has been showing up.
Fortunately, I come on SR and read - look at some of my stuff - and I'm cured of wanting that drink.
Good for you posting about it. It will get easier. I think I must be going through the 11 month itch or something.
Fortunately, I come on SR and read - look at some of my stuff - and I'm cured of wanting that drink.
Good for you posting about it. It will get easier. I think I must be going through the 11 month itch or something.
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Great on the proactiveness
I got a lot out of the Rational Recovery approach ,if you haven't already check out their material ,AVRT and the like. Helped me to understand about deciding to quit and yet still have the "want" , ideas about where that comes from , helped me understand that even with the want in place that in no way means it must be followed with a "do" , after building up time and sober muscle , if you have decided to quit the "want" will take care of itself.
Wish you well
I got a lot out of the Rational Recovery approach ,if you haven't already check out their material ,AVRT and the like. Helped me to understand about deciding to quit and yet still have the "want" , ideas about where that comes from , helped me understand that even with the want in place that in no way means it must be followed with a "do" , after building up time and sober muscle , if you have decided to quit the "want" will take care of itself.
Wish you well
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addiction is one hundred percent illogical. It is all impulse. No thought of repercussions, consequences or tomorrow.
Luckily you have a normal brain there too. Dismiss the AV. Don't even fight it. Dismiss it.
It's not worth your time fishingainteasy
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Luckily you have a normal brain there too. Dismiss the AV. Don't even fight it. Dismiss it.
It's not worth your time fishingainteasy
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Thank you all for the support. Dismissing the thoughts are how I got over my negative ocd when I was a kid. Perhaps I have tools hidden in that dusty attic of a brain I got. Now if I can use that same process for crappy food too. But for now saying no to booze will do. 
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Hey Fishinainteasy- Way to have the good mindset! Even though it does get 'tempting,' please know that there's really no other option, other then abstinence, if you (we) want to remain sober. It's just how it has to be, and I know you know that, which is great.
Remember your quote when things seem to get a bit daunting, and don't forget to throw it into you Av's face!!!
~Stay strong~
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I will not drink today because I'm not going to throw away my progress.
I will not drink today because I'm not going to throw away my progress.
I will not drink today because I'm not going to throw away my progress.
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I will not drink today because I'm not going to throw away my progress.
I will not drink today because I'm not going to throw away my progress.
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~Stay strong~
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"I love waking up and not feel like I'm dying"
That's a very good reason not to start drinking again, I think. Nobody ever wakes up in the morning and feels their body saying to them "I wish I'd had more to drink last night".
That's a very good reason not to start drinking again, I think. Nobody ever wakes up in the morning and feels their body saying to them "I wish I'd had more to drink last night".
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Originally Posted by endlesspatience 
"I love waking up and not feel like I'm dying"
That's a very good reason not to start drinking again, I think. Nobody ever wakes up in the morning and feels their body saying to them "I wish I'd had more to drink last night".
That's a very good reason not to start drinking again, I think. Nobody ever wakes up in the morning and feels their body saying to them "I wish I'd had more to drink last night".
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