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Old 12-10-2014, 08:01 AM
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This time last week I was already drinking vodka at 8am just to stop the shakes. Today I am sober. And I will not drink today.
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Old 12-10-2014, 08:20 AM
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I will admit, though, that today is the first day since quitting that I have felt cravings.
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Hi and welcome.

Yes it’s a tough period but there is a positive to it. It helped me to remember what it was like in this period for the future if you are tempted to have “just one.”
I like the saying “ if we don’t pick up the first drink one day at a time in a row we don’t have to TRY to get sober AGAIN.”


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Old 12-10-2014, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BirdsAteMyFace View Post
...today is the first day since quitting that I have felt cravings.
This is where the battle begins. Remain stong and committed to your sobriety. It can get pretty intense from this point on.
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Old 12-10-2014, 08:47 AM
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Day 5 & 6 have always been my trap...stay strong, eat something good & drink plenty of fluids.
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Old 12-10-2014, 10:34 AM
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You might find that from this point you need to distract yourself from drinking.

Many will tell you that ice cream is a life saver at this stage.

It's good to have plenty of nice things to eat and drink and something to do-walking, knitting, exercise, movies, whatever.

If you get antsy, please come and post.

You can do this
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Old 12-10-2014, 10:37 AM
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Thanks Janie. I will. I'm actually proud of myself for eating breakfast today. Haven't done that since my binge. This message board is a great distraction as well, getting caught up on old posts and stuff.
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Old 12-10-2014, 10:39 AM
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Were you drinking because birds ate your face? I know that would do it for me! (kidding).

Congrats on day five!! Many old timers here to help you through this period.
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Old 12-10-2014, 10:42 AM
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I know my username is ridiculous, lol. To set the record straight, it's a quote from the Chuck Palahniuk book Invisible Monsters. Which I thought was fitting since sometimes alcoholism is an invisible monster.
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Old 12-10-2014, 10:44 AM
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wow, didn't mean to use that emoticon. How silly.
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Old 12-10-2014, 10:45 AM
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Hang in there. Those cravings are just a moment in time and they will pass.
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Old 12-10-2014, 10:56 AM
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I thought it was from the Hitchcock movie "The Birds"
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Old 12-10-2014, 11:00 AM
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Hey birds...love your name by the way.
So, I'm on day five as well, and yeah, cravings and lots of daydreaming about alcohol going on today. Its really pissing me off too! Im serious, it makes me mad that I've allowed alcohol to take so much from me YET I continue to give it so much space in my head!!
Just want you to know you're not alone!
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Congrats on day 5!
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Old 12-10-2014, 11:10 AM
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That would work too, ArtFriend, there were some wicked face eating birds in that too!
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Congrats on day 5 BAMF

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