Takeaction

I’m really really really craving to drink today. It’s a really challenging day. My true test is not stopping at the gas station right after work for some miniatures.

doggonecarl

Urges last about 20 minutes max. Get something to eat. You'll feel better. Stay strong. Don't drink.

least

Distract yourself, Eat something filling. Remember why you stopped drinking. I hope you don't give in.

Takeaction

I didn’t give in! Thank you for the advice! I took a turn into Target for a little distraction and got some takeout from my favorite restaurant.

Now that I’m finally able to relax I realize how disappointed in myself I would have been if I caved. I don’t want to drink!

BeABetterMan

Awesome!

Anna

Good for you! Getting through an intense craving is tough, but it will make you stronger.

Dee74

I'm really glad you didn't give in takeaction - great stuff

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LumenandNyx

Your actions - not your compulsions - today proved to you just how powerful you really are. It's pretty intense.
High Five!!

NicLin

Super proud of you! Takes a lot but the feeling of not caving is wonderful. You CAN do this, it is all centered in your mind.

Keep it going!

Nic.

least

So happy you didn't give in! Each time you resist temptation, you get a little stronger.

brighterday1234

Good call. If you eat loads when you’re craving it’ll kill your alcohol cravings. Ice cream is particularly good.

Finalcall

Great to hear you made the choice not to.

Takeaction

Thank you all for the support!

I’m so thankful I didn’t drink last night. I woke up hangover free! It’s amazing how much pain I
put my body through just to have a drink. If I drank I would have been very moody, guilty, and have a headache. Not the most ideal way to wake up. Instead I have a clear head and I feel good.

biminiblue

Nice!

fishkiller

Good work TA!!

Gabe1980

Aww well done, thats great work! Stay strong 💓

Outonthetiles

Excellent work! Keep it up!

Alcoman447

If I get any little niggles of "wanting" or"needing" a drink. I always play the tape forward

I have loads of tapes from the past. The end result was usually a blackout, following that a significant hangover and a desire to drink again in the morning put there by the first drink I decided (yep I decided to take it) the previous night

Fleeting thoughts is all they are. I read somewhere that you get thousands and thousands of thoughts every day. Up to us which ones we're gonna act upon eh

Glad the drink wasn't one for you!

Stewy 👍

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MaximusD

Good job! This is what we all say to each other! Post here before drinking. You did and look at the outcome! Now you will be stronger too.