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[K9Lover]

Just found out my daughter is spending the night at her friends house tonight. My first thought was "I'll pick up a 12 pack on the way home". It's been nearly FIVE months and that thought still pops into my head, that disappoints me. Of course I won't really do it, but I hope the day comes when it doesn't even cross my mind.

[rubywillow]

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Habit, darling. But you WON'T!! That's the growth in you!!!!

[Guest]

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K9

I've been told by a few long termers that the thoughts still pop up like that for ever, just less frequently.

[Doggygirl]

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I have been told that same thing by long termers. I was hoping to hear that those thoughts would leave for good at some point. I'm starting to accept that they probably won't. I will say that in my very limited AF time, the stronger my sobriety program gets the less frightening those thoughts are. I must always remain humbly on guard.

DG

[mollyka]

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Wow K9, just posted in the Nest that my hubs is heading off on his bike next week for a few days and my first thought was that noone would know if I had a drink so YEP I know exactly what you are talking about!!
Molly

[hart]

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Me too K9, that's why I have to stay busy Friday and Saturday nites, my hubby works late in the evening and AL starts his seductive talk. But Joe and I are both over 60 days AF I know you have many months AF so it great to hear you verbalizing your thoughts and NOT ACTING ON THEM!!!

[havefaith]

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You Know, Sometimes I'll get really stressed, and I'll think I could go for a smoke right now-
I haven't smoked in 9 years! (some habits die really hard!)

[tlrgs]

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in time all things change just keep on doing what you are doing and keep your guard up always .. mind games can get you when you least expect it ..... great job on staying on the path

[Guitarista]

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Hi K9,

For me, drinking thought's pop up now and then, but i've noticed they have become less and less of a focus in my life, as time goes on, and my life, and hence my focus, changes.

[paguy]

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I know the feeling K9. When my partner tells me he will be home late from work, my immediate thought is, "Great - extra time to enjoy a few more drinks!" That is my old way of thinking and it is so hard to break old habits. Addiction really is a fascinating and complicated condition. Continued best wishes to you with your journey.

[mama bear]

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way to go sweet K9!!!

[not tonight]

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K9 - the thoughts will pop up, it's how you deal with them. And you are doing great!

[grangelady]

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Hi K9 you're doing brilliantly.
I hope I can get to the place were you are one day....it was a thought and that's all which you didn't act upon, well done, keep it up xx

[spuddleduck]

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well done k9 for acknowledging it and letting it pass.
even aside from the addiction aspect there is habit to deal with. a funny thing ive noticed.... i have a water spray that i use on my hair in the morning (to deal with the bed hair). earlier this year i moved it from its usual place on the shelf to a much more convenient place to reach. even now, months later i still reach for it in the old place. this is such a silly thing but if you combine this ingrained habit with out addiction its hardly surprising that these thoughts pop up. also we worked so hard to get our 'drinking times' and it consumed so much time and energy it would be very surprising if these feelings passed overnight . dont be dissapointed, be thankful that you recognise it and can work on it

[Holding On]

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I look forward to that day too...and for the drinking dreams to stop.