Time2Focus

Suddenly, a drink sounds really good. I have been doing really well, going to meetings, working with a sponsor.. not sure why all of a sudden I want to drink. Uggh, wish I could just snap out of it.

I guess I'm just reaching out..

biminiblue

Do something to keep your mind busy.

Take a hot shower. Drink some water. Eat.

Watch a movie. Take a walk. Clean the bathroom, or a drawer or closet. The trick is distraction/changing your thoughts.

Thepatman

Time for some ice cream

InMyBlood

Try spending time with friends and family until the urge passes. The cravings are so fleeting. Glad you felt comfortable enough to reach out!

Findingtheway

Completely know what you mean. I'm a few days behind you at Day 67.

But the last 3 or 4 days...have been un pleasant. And funny enough...yes those hey a drink sounds good! Ideas have been popping up with an unwelcome regularity.

I guess all I can say is stick with it...don't drink! Stay close to whatever helps you. SR. helps me daily. Also check in with my sponsor daily.

Having another perspective from others keeps things in check for me.

Recovery is WORK..and it ain't fun and games all the time.

Beats the alternative though. You are not alone!

Well done on the 70 days. I'll be joining you shortly.

Anna

Sometimes those feelings just hit out of the blue. I hope you get through this.

Hawks

Ring your sponsor, pray, get going with something, anything to get out of your own way.

VikingGF

Do something new, get your mind off it.

As they say here- play the tape to the end- one drink is never one drink- no drink is worth giving up your sobriety. 70 days is REMARKABLE.

Just keep going. It's really the only thing to do.

Soberwolf

Great advice above loads of good advice

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html

Well done on 70 days thats fantastic

Eshgham

I've noticed that there's a bunch of us here around the 65 - 75 mark, and we seem to be having a bit of a tough time. There seems to be something about this point ...

You're not alone, let's push through this phase. I'm confident we'll all get our second wind and be back on track soon.

LexieCat

Good job on reaching out! Most people seem to post only AFTER the fact--THIS is what you want to learn to be doing, and darned if you're not doing it!

Lots of good suggestions here. Personally, I think an AA meeting would be great about now, but that would be up to you.

Time2Focus

Thanks for all the support everyone. I did call my sponsor and instead of saying "I'm fine", I was honest and told him I was having a rough day. He was supportive as well and suggested a couple of things to me that helped. I'm home for the night now - I was at work earlier when I posted up and I know I'm not going to drink. I know tomorrow will be better and I will get through this!

SoberJohn

Hot cup of tea and some cake will kill that craving.

Time2Focus

I was just thinking about some tea. I think that is a good idea...

Lusher

Agreed! (With the above quote)

I also get them as well, here and there. I just try and change my thoughts, rather then ponder on how much I <think> that a drink sounds good. It does suck though, especially when you sort of think that you're past all of this. I suppose we never get past it entirely.

Stay strong. You're doing great!


Lusher

OklaBH

Glad you posted instead if giving in! You've come along way!

Time2Focus

Thanks again everyone for all the support. Going to bed here in a few. Looking forward to a better day tomorrow.

strategery

Congrats on staying sober time2focus!
I am not nearly as far as you are in my sobriety journey, but one of the things that always helps me when I am craving a drink is why I quit drinking. I also think about things I was embarrassed about while drinking, and aspects of my life I attribute and regret due to drinking. If I start thinking about those negative aspects, a drink doesn't sound so good any more.

happyandfree

Ice cream is indicated here....
Congratulations on 70 days!

Ruby2

Congratulations on 71 days and it's great that you got through yesterday. Eshgham mentioned a second wind. I think earlier in sobriety is a lot like this. Instead of pulling back we have to push forward to get past the sudden ideas that a drink would be a good idea. Each time I push through, the call to drink gets less frequent and less intense. But it is still there sometimes. Maybe it always will be but I can get more comfortable saying no.

You did the right thing to reach out to say what was going on before drinking. I hope today is better for you.