83mama0f2

I am pretty sure my urge to drink is a result of the stress in my life. My husband is dealing with depression, and side effects from ADD medication. I makes me so weary and I've turned to drinking again after a year of sobriety. It was gradual. I began having a drink every couple nights, stopping with no issue and then it gradually got worse from there. I woke up hungover this am for the 2nd time in months... Not Awful yet. I get that but still it's getting there. I don't want to be reliant on it and we are getting back to that point. I'm also trying to make sure I stay healthy mentally for my marriage and my kids.. Advice on getting through those first few days-week?

Coldfusion

Hi mama!

If you are having trouble quitting, or are experiencing withdrawal effects, I recommend seeing a doctor. Have you considered AA meetings?

Soberwolf

Welcome bk I think having a plan is vital in succeeding in sobriety have a look over these links

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ful-links.html

SoberinSyracuse

Well, you're definitely not the first who quit for a while and then tried to have a drink or two. I've done that. LOTS of us have. Doesn't work.

We'll all support you in getting 100% sober and staying 100% sober.

PurpleKnight

Welcome back!!

For me support was key, doing it on my own in isolation was where my addiction could run riot.

Get a plan together, draw a line under alcohol and make Sobriety happen, you can do it!!

least

I had to constantly remind myself of why I stopped drinking. I kept the memory of my last relapse fresh in my mind. I also kept busy. Any time I had a bad craving to drink, I'd walk my dogs.

Anna

Welcome!

The best thing for me in the early days was to change my routines and daily patterns. I normally drank in the early evenings, so I made myself get out of the house to go walking. It helped a lot.

83mama0f2

Thanks folks. Today will be day one again.

83mama0f2

Tonight wasn't hard. Woo hoo. My husband brought home a box of wine though. I hadn't told him I was going to quit quite yet. Didn't even tempt me though. I am drinking some bedtime tea right now and took a Aleve for an allergy headache I'm getting. No big deal yet.

Dee74

Here are some ideas on other ways you can beat stress Mama

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...44-stress.html

desertsong

You can do this, mama. I agree with Anna about changing things up and finding ways to keep busy. Evenings were the hardest for me too, so I had to find a way to occupy myself after I got home from work. I started cooking elaborate dinners every night ... lots of preparation, busywork, and then cleanup afterwards. I binged on Netflix movies and kept my hands and my brain busy with knitting (I must've knitted a hundred scarves!). I also kept sugar on hand for any cravings. It helps.

Congrats on Day One and make it an even better Day Two tomorrow.

Thumpalumpacus

Plan for the stresses you face.

Don't let alcohol into the house, if possible.

Understand that your AV will use anything to goad you into a drink -- if it isn't stress, it could be a celebration. That means that what is inside you is more important than external stimuli in your recovery.

Dropsie

Id lose the box -- too easy with that tap.

83mama0f2

Did good last night. Took Kavinace and valerian for sleep and slept a solid 9 hours. I'm also on allergy meds that help me sleep so that's good. Started day one of a 44 day work out program and ate well too. Tracking my macros to try and lose a little weight. I want to lose 15 lbs. plus I want to feel better. I was so anxiety stricken for years due to my ADHD son and had to keep myself moving constantly to keep up with him. It kept me in shape but also caused me to have such high anxiety I was driven to panic attacks. Addressed my sons ADHD and managing it now and he doesn't have a huge ball of energy anymore which has made me lazy. Now I actually have to work at staying active lol.

83mama0f2

Can't wait to check in daily here and have mutual support. Hubby drinks moderately so we aren't going to ditch booze from the house

SoberLeigh

Welcome back, 83mama.

83mama0f2

Wanting a drink. Not strong craving. Just need a distraction or a substitute drink idea! Thanks!

doggonecarl

Urges last 10 minutes or so. What's that, a walk around the block? The time it takes to brew and drink a cup of tea? A load of dishes? File your nails? Create a blog entry for Sober Recovery? Read a chapter of the Big Book of AA?

Hundreds of things you can do and not drink.

83mama0f2

Thank you, I was hungry.. I ate dinner and the feeling is still there but less urgent than it was

FreeOwl

If you were sober before, and now you're drinking, I am pretty sure your urge to drink is a result of your addiction.

We all have stress in our lives. Every human being has stress in their lives.

We don't all drink because of it.

The good news is that you were sober for a year, so you know you can live in sobriety. Re-commit yourself to sobriety and then focus on finding healthier ways to cope with stress.