blueberry2015

Walk out of an AA meeting in early recovery... craving alcohol?! Im trying to get my head round it ... Im not sure Im supposed to feel like that!!! Don't worry I WILL not give in to the AV. Im gonna practice my guitar instead (practice badly mind you but practice all the same!)

Saskia

Yep - in my experience it definitely is normal. In early days when we go to a meeting, it forces us to think about drinking-related stuff. That can then trigger the cravings. For me that phase didn't last long. I hope it doesn't for you, either!

AnvilheadII

that's where the meeting after the meeting can be helpful....stick around, help put chairs away, talk to other recovering alcoholics, go grab coffee, enjoy sober time with sober folks..................

Nonsensical

It's not uncommon.

Have fun with the guitar!

skeletoncrue

That was my experience.

PurpleKnight

I've heard that about SR in the past too, people seeing alcohol everywhere they go.

I guess though the benefits of support greatly outweigh the disadvantages of being isolated, and as already mentioned this phase passes!!

Have a great practice!!

blueberry2015

[QUOTE=Purpleknight;5493701]I've heard that about SR in the past too, people seeing alcohol everywhere they go.

I guess though the benefits of support greatly outweigh the disadvantages of being isolated, and as already mentioned this phase passes!!

Have a great practice!! [/QUOTE

Omg yes its everywhere! All over facebook and i took my daughter to a birthday party had a glass of sparkling water and the host said can I top you up with another *bang! I thought alcohol* I even declined lol

blueberry2015

I had to leave a lil early tonight but hoping to go to a different meeting on Tuesday my counsellor said i should at least aim for 3 a week.