tonisherrell

Just got off work and all I can think of is having a drink 1 drink... im trying to refocus but its not working

AnvilheadII

don't do it......do not purchase alcohol or go where they sell it. get some food in ya, think about heading to an AA meeting, go home and start that decluttering project, keep posting here. don't drink, no matter what. the feeling you have right now is TEMPORARY, it will pass.

Obladi

I second the idea of eating something!

Just set your course for home and do something nice for yourself once you get there. Maybe a nice bath? Popcorn and a movie? Paint your toenails? Something.

rich27

I feel that way on weekends but keep in mind the reason I stopped drinking in the first place. Cravings and urges are temporary and will pass.

Try keeping a daily journal. List all the reasons you'd chosen to stop drinking then each day write about what you saw, heard, places you've walked or driven and how you felt..etc.

Read back through it each week or anytime you get urges to drink and could also help with identifying triggers.

Best wishes.

january161992

keep in mind ...

its the 1st drink that gets us drunk not the 20th

we cant get drunk without that 1st drink

our choice is between miserable unhappy drunken drinking and all the consequences

or

not taking 1 drink

God bless

thomas11

Keep posting. Do anything but drink.

Delilah1

So glad you posted here. Diving into a project sounds like a good idea, go get some sparkling water, or another refreshing drink, and make yourself your favorite food.

Go to a meeting if you think it would be helpful, go for a walk, post here, anything to pass that craving, because it will pass. Play that tape through, you can do this.

Dee74

How are you doing now Toni?

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Sober369

Hi Tom! I hope you made it through. If not, I hope you can get back tomorrow, and not have to go through months or years of drunken misery! Let us know how you are.

least

No, you don't really want to drink. Just think how it would end up. You'd feel awful tomorrow and have to start all over.

DontRemember

I really had to work a solid plan to get some days behind me before the 'want to drink(s)' lessened. Like a couple months,no matter what. There were still some days after that, where "a drink or two" sounded nice,but the more distance I put between myself and another 'day 1',those thoughts lessened. Sounds like you need to kick your plan(s) up some more. Did you drink the other day when you said you felt like you wanted to drink?

Stayingsassy

Eat dinner. An actual dinner, not just mac n cheese, toast or crackers. Dinner.

Then evaluate your need for a drink.

You may want a drink because you used to drink when you needed to feed yourself.

PaigeMasters

I hope you made it through, Toni! Check in when you can.