What is it with day 4???

[Daya]

I have noticed, on the many times i have given up, that the urges are soo strong on day 4. Has anyone else noticed this? I was absolutely gagging for a drink a while ago..I really had to use will power, as hubby has the usual red wine here.

So I mixed a tonic and grape juice, which is very yummy and refreshing, and it also seems to help with the cravings. I'm rather proud of myself, actually

[JackieClaire]

What is it with day 4???

Hi Daya,

Oh yes the rinse and repeat cycle.

Day 1: Hungover to all hell. Swearing off drinking for the rest of our loves.

Day 2: Bit better, but still feeling rough.

Day 3: Loads better, what was all the fuss about. It was just another hangover. I'm so much better today.

Day 4: Just a couple. I can handle that and it's never just a couple.

Rinse and repeat

And yes Daya, be duly proud of yourself for recognizing this cycle.:goodjob:

It was the one that stopped me getting myself sober for years.

[Daya]

What is it with day 4???

Yes, JC. Thats sort of the order i was thinking about tonight, you have described it so well, and the just a couple (I was thinking just 1) was what was on my mind...its hardly ever just 1 with me.

Thanks for responding, its good to know others go through it

[itsmytime]

What is it with day 4???

Yep, JC hit the nail on the head with this one. I was just saying that to my hubby. Viscious cylcle that I am stopping.

[mauritiusdodo]

What is it with day 4???

Mine is usually day 3 :blush: I can hack two days knowing I can wimp out and get p*ssed on day 3 - pathetic!!!! Once my tapering is done I am going to do everything in my power to succeed at sobriety I am so sick of this constant 'rinse and repeat' !!

[mama bear]

What is it with day 4???

Day 4 bit me in the ass for a long, long time
as JC says...rinse and repeat
I even have sticky notes on my bathroom mirror that say
"If you keep doing what you have always done, you will keep getting what you have always got."

[Daya]

What is it with day 4???

Hi Guys, day 4 has been my nemesis for a long time...felt quite anxuois today actually. I have a lot of stuff happening with my business, and an important meeting on today, so i'm glad i didst have a hangover. Onwards to day 5

[Byrdlady]

What is it with day 4???

Daya...D4 is a bitch. Muscle your way thru the dam thing, don't let D4 derail you this time no matter what. Eat....yes eat...if you have yourself a full tummy your thoughts will not go to AL...they will be 'why the heck did I just eat that sandwich??' Do anything to change your train of thought. You can do it! EAT your way thru day 4 if you have to! B

[mama bear]

What is it with day 4???

grazing all day is a GOOD thing!!