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Here's a place to start -- it's the sticky with tips on what to do when the cravings strike:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ething-do.html
My own two cents: Whatever you do, don't pick up. The one thing -- and there is only one -- that alcohol does reliably well is make things worse.
Ride out the urges. You can do this.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ething-do.html
My own two cents: Whatever you do, don't pick up. The one thing -- and there is only one -- that alcohol does reliably well is make things worse.
Ride out the urges. You can do this.
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Frank try this http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
Play the tape keep posting it will really help we can talk in chat now if you want ?
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
Play the tape keep posting it will really help we can talk in chat now if you want ?
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Originally Posted by Venecia 
Tell us what's going on. Can you get into the chat? I can hang out there for about another half hour before I leave for an appt. Happy to hang out with you, and others shall be, too.
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60 days I'm on my way.
Yes today is 60 days for me and I'm really thankful. The last month has be very hard. I lost my only other employee that works in my department, so I have been maintaining a 156 bed Nursing Home by myself. I do have a candidate that may be starting soon, the sooner the better. I have been thinking about SR, but I have been so exhausted lately that I just crash in my bed, one time with all my clothes on, sober. Well just wanted to check in and say hello to the place that helped me get started on the right track.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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OK.
Here are a few things I did when the going got tough:
1. took showers -- lots of them
2. forced myself to laugh -- start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERrJwK7P4-k ("Lost" bloopers)
3. write a letter to yourself, reminding yourself of your value and your desire to live a life freed of the prison of booze
There are three things right off the bat. I'm guessing others can chime in, with some great thoughts, too.
Here are a few things I did when the going got tough:
1. took showers -- lots of them
2. forced myself to laugh -- start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERrJwK7P4-k ("Lost" bloopers)
3. write a letter to yourself, reminding yourself of your value and your desire to live a life freed of the prison of booze
There are three things right off the bat. I'm guessing others can chime in, with some great thoughts, too.
Do your best
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Frank have you got IE or Firefox ?
Play the tape of it frank this is the AV trying to dig it claws in the more you resist & reassure yourself that this will soon pass it will get better think of how much hard work you have put it
helping others on this site already thats the real frank the frank that can feel & help himself & others on SR
Were here 24/7 oh btw have you got something sweet like choclate in the house thats a good cravings counter
You can do this frank youl get through this lean on heavily at this time
Play the tape of it frank this is the AV trying to dig it claws in the more you resist & reassure yourself that this will soon pass it will get better think of how much hard work you have put it
helping others on this site already thats the real frank the frank that can feel & help himself & others on SR
Were here 24/7 oh btw have you got something sweet like choclate in the house thats a good cravings counter
You can do this frank youl get through this lean on heavily at this time
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I'll be back. I am going to an appt to have my legs waxed. I'd recommend that for urge-surfing, but ... well ... I guess it's not the manliest suggestion.
But here's something you need to remember: the cravings/urges WILL pass. Do whatever you can to distract yourself. Order a pizza. Brush your teeth. Stay on SR.
It's going to get easier. That I can tell you with the greatest sincerity and sureness.
But here's something you need to remember: the cravings/urges WILL pass. Do whatever you can to distract yourself. Order a pizza. Brush your teeth. Stay on SR.
It's going to get easier. That I can tell you with the greatest sincerity and sureness.
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