100 days
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100 days
100 days!
odd but my cravings lately have been crazy. Yes I’ve been under a lot of stress but also even when I’m in a good mood I’ll get a a strong want for a drink. The good times I associate will bubble up and make me miss those fun summer patio days. But then I have to reminded myself where alcohol really took me. It took me deep into a hell pit. And that I don’t want ever again.
odd but my cravings lately have been crazy. Yes I’ve been under a lot of stress but also even when I’m in a good mood I’ll get a a strong want for a drink. The good times I associate will bubble up and make me miss those fun summer patio days. But then I have to reminded myself where alcohol really took me. It took me deep into a hell pit. And that I don’t want ever again.
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Congrats on 100 days Jack 
Revovery is always about refining.
If you're struggling, I'd look at what I was doing to stay sober and maybe add a few things - either/or changes that need to be made, or more support?
D
Revovery is always about refining.
If you're struggling, I'd look at what I was doing to stay sober and maybe add a few things - either/or changes that need to be made, or more support?
D
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Congratulations on 100 days.
I've had a problem in the past with cravings resurfacing after reaching the 3 month milestone (91 days) and I busted a couple of quits around the 100 day mark. This time I had similar cravings again around the 3 to 3.5 month stage, it was just before Christmas last year. However, what has worked for me this time is doing exactly what you've done by reminding yourself where alcohol has taken you in the past. The cravings faded for me and they will fade for you and you'll feel the stronger for it when they do.
All the best, you're doing fine
I've had a problem in the past with cravings resurfacing after reaching the 3 month milestone (91 days) and I busted a couple of quits around the 100 day mark. This time I had similar cravings again around the 3 to 3.5 month stage, it was just before Christmas last year. However, what has worked for me this time is doing exactly what you've done by reminding yourself where alcohol has taken you in the past. The cravings faded for me and they will fade for you and you'll feel the stronger for it when they do.
All the best, you're doing fine
100 days is great.
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Congrats on 100! Now is a good time to build new habits when you’re feeling good, reach for a tasty soda or seltzer you like, with lots of ice and revel in how wise you are to not drink, as well as how safely you can drive later and how good you will feel tomorrow. Keep doing this until it feels natural, focusing on the benefits, because you’re missing nothing. You’re making your life better- and now you can play whatever part you want. Trusted friend, hard worker, smart and reliable, funny, sensitive, loyal. All things which become impossible to impart to others (and ourselves) when we drink. You’re doing it, great work!
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Originally Posted by JackD89 
100 days!
odd but my cravings lately have been crazy. Yes I’ve been under a lot of stress but also even when I’m in a good mood I’ll get a a strong want for a drink. The good times I associate will bubble up and make me miss those fun summer patio days. But then I have to reminded myself where alcohol really took me. It took me deep into a hell pit. And that I don’t want ever again.
odd but my cravings lately have been crazy. Yes I’ve been under a lot of stress but also even when I’m in a good mood I’ll get a a strong want for a drink. The good times I associate will bubble up and make me miss those fun summer patio days. But then I have to reminded myself where alcohol really took me. It took me deep into a hell pit. And that I don’t want ever again.
yes, that has happened to me too—reminding yourself what alcohol does is a great idea. I actually have been keeping a list of why I don’t want to drink and the ways in which my life and health are better in I don’t. It helps to review it in those moments, along with playing the tape forward.
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100 one day at a time sober added together to get you
where you are right at this moment. Whatever you are doing
to achieve a sober day, build upon it with more experiences,
strengths and hopes.
Good job and keep going.
I recently planted a new Camellia named Jack, but no
blooms during the Summer months. With proper watering
and fertilizing, sunshine, protection, Fall should bring beautiful
blooms to enjoy. I look at my own recovery like that Camellia
plant and all the other pretty flowers growing and blooming
in my garden of paradise.
where you are right at this moment. Whatever you are doing
to achieve a sober day, build upon it with more experiences,
strengths and hopes.
Good job and keep going.
I recently planted a new Camellia named Jack, but no
blooms during the Summer months. With proper watering
and fertilizing, sunshine, protection, Fall should bring beautiful
blooms to enjoy. I look at my own recovery like that Camellia
plant and all the other pretty flowers growing and blooming
in my garden of paradise.
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Congratulations.
We didn't drink because we were having good or bad days, we drank because we are alcoholic.
The good memories of drinking are the most destructive, some of the best ammunition the AV has. Its good you remember the bad, the whole truth as well.
The decision that matters most is whether or not we drink today. What will happen if I drink today? How quickly will I will be locked into that game of needing to feed a buzz, an obsession, and be liable for the destruction it brings. I do not need to drink today. For sure the rest of today/tonight and tomorrow will be better without a drink. All that matters.
We didn't drink because we were having good or bad days, we drank because we are alcoholic.
The good memories of drinking are the most destructive, some of the best ammunition the AV has. Its good you remember the bad, the whole truth as well.
The decision that matters most is whether or not we drink today. What will happen if I drink today? How quickly will I will be locked into that game of needing to feed a buzz, an obsession, and be liable for the destruction it brings. I do not need to drink today. For sure the rest of today/tonight and tomorrow will be better without a drink. All that matters.
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