Sobriety2018

I am 78 days sober today...and the urge to drink has never been this.intense. i am so anxious and stressed out today. Im playing a game with my kids right now..but not distracting me from my thoughts like i thought it would

time2shineagain

Congratulations on your 78 days! A craving is not something we have to act on, and I like to think of them like waves. They come and go, and all we have to do is ride it out. Don't pick up a drink, you'll be so glad you didn't tomorrow. Can you make yourself a cup of tea/coffee or something else non-alcoholic to sip on?

Finalround

What is driving your cravings? Must be similar to those you had in the past when you were drinking. How did those turn out?
Try eating something filling. Sandwich, bowl of pasta maybe. Take a walk. Hot shower. Read a book. Anything.

Sobriety2018

Honestly, its been a stressful evening with the kids..one had a melt down and i had to console. My birthday is coming up..kinda stressing about another year older. I woke up at 420 am with my heart racing, so didnt go back to sleep. Also, i didnt eat much today..that just occured to me after i posted..so do feel a bit better after having a snack. Thanks for the help!!😊

rascalwhiteoak

Urges are going to do what urges do — acknowledge them, reject them, and let them pass. They will become less frequent. 78 days is great, too, so hang in there!

least

Stay sober and there will come a time when you don't get cravings anymore.

Dee74

How are things now Sobreity2018?

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Sobriety2018

Well, i am still not drinking! So made it thru! Still waking up w a racing heart..kinda freaking me out. Not sure if its anxiety or the fact that ive been eating candy a few hrs before bed...😔

Dee74

Might be the sugar
Hope you feel a little better today

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