I would love a drink.

[Guest]

It's late, I'm not ready to go to bed yet..I put on a movie, I did my toes.. body lotion, the whole bit and right now I want one. I hate these moments. I'm sure I won't, I'm just frustrated. Sorry..

[Java]

I would love a drink.

Its okay, I feel the same way sometimes. It will pass, just give it a bit of time...It is good to post it when you feel it, that is what I do, it helps.

[rottrod]

I would love a drink.

Does it help you to have a non alcoholic beer? Or a cranberry juice or spicy bloody mary mix or I like tonic with a lemon without the vodka? Sometimes that helps me and I'm just a wine drinker?

[buffy]

I would love a drink.

I am feeling the same way tonight GG. It has bee 22 days today and I am so depressed today that if I didn't have to pick my son up at 11pm, I would go and get some wine and drink until I got drunk. I am so sober that all day I have been thinking why I drink and I know why. I am bored out of my mind! Then I start to think it is better to be drunk than feel like this. At least when you are drunk and then sober or worried about making a fool of yourself....at least it is something...right now I feel lonley an terrible. I guess I knew this would eventually happen, I have been so proud of myself for not drinking, and acting like I had it all together, but it is hitting me badly today. I am sure I will be fine, but wondered if anyone else felt like this.

[rottrod]

I would love a drink.

Buf,
Do you read, or have hobbies? I guess I never get bored because I have so many interests. Granted I used to drink when doing most of them but I can do all of them with out drinking as well (except my old hobby of drinking). Can you get outdoors, go to the mall or a movie, just get the edge off. Can you call a friend and meet for coffee? Try to do anything but take that drink.

[buffy]

I would love a drink.

Thanks Rott...I got through last night, I hope you did too GG.

[redrobin]

I would love a drink.

Someone, I think it might have been Tawny, suggested cleaning your teeth if you get an urge for a drink late at night. I tried it and it really does kill the urge. Worth a try....

Other than that, simply go to bed with a good book (and what ever else you can find!!!.)

[berly429]

I would love a drink.

i am with you...cause i am fighting the urge...i am just trying to keep busy...but i keep thinking...i need a drink...usually...i do everything with a drink and nighttime is the worse...i dont know...is nonacholic beer a good idea?...oh...i am in trouble...it has only been 1 day for me...but i have got to just get thru tonight...i am actually getting ready to clean my beta fish tank...sober...i have almost lost him down the drain several times cause i was buzzed...just keep strong...like i am trying to do...and i dont want to make a habit of sitting in front of the tv...stuffing my face...i just got to keep thinking...i can do this stuff...without a drink...

[azcrazy]

I would love a drink.

Listen to CD

When the urge gets strong, I pop in one of the hypno CD's.

I would stay away from doing things you used to do drinking while the urge is strong. Sometimes for me, it kicks in a automated response. Kinda ike smokers always wanting a cigarette right when they wake up.

I hope you make it through!

[Java]

I would love a drink.

I agree, when I first stopped it really helped to aviod doing things I usually did. I was in avery set routine every night, stop at store, get liquor, stop at grocery store, get dinner, go home, eat dinner, start drinking, watch TV, drink till passed out....every night, same time, same place. Same general foods, same drinks. When I quit I tooka different route home from work, and tried switching up my routine, it really helped.

[berly429]

I would love a drink.

the one thing i am doing...is staying out of the kitchen...that is where it all starts...i mean...by the time i get dinner done...i am trashed...so i am taking a cooking break...will my son isnt here so that is easy...(although i would rather him be home and hope tomorrow goes good for him)...i have just been drinking lots of water...picked me up a dvd for later...so i think i have made it past the point for now...please just keep me and my son in your thoughts and prayers...

[4everakid]

I would love a drink.

Hi GG,
Java, I fully agree. GG hope you made it through ok, Buffy Congrats, the nights are always the worst.
I have been trying something new....that is, tryin something new everyday. As the drink generally kept me pretty hermitted, I am forcing myself to do something different everyday. That could mean just going to a store, meeting for coffee, eating in a new restaurant, anything that is different. My big thing was always coming home from work, plopping in front of computer (no tv) and drinking/surfing till I could no longer keep my eyes open. ....soooo many wasted (no pun intended) nights and days. I am trying to fill my days with different things, it is really helping to tire me out. Even when I get home these days, I check the computer (old habit) but then realize theres nothing to watch (streamed tv/movies...great for living out of country) and actually force myself into bed. But once in bed its great, read a book, let your body calm, and ahhh, dreamland For me, the hardest thing is to force myself to lie down, I think that will have to become a new habit. Have a wonderful day

[Change]

I would love a drink.

berly429;147700 wrote: i am with you...cause i am fighting the urge...i am just trying to keep busy...but i keep thinking...i need a drink...usually...i do everything with a drink and nighttime is the worse...i dont know...is nonacholic beer a good idea?...oh...i am in trouble...it has only been 1 day for me...but i have got to just get thru tonight...i am actually getting ready to clean my beta fish tank...sober...i have almost lost him down the drain several times cause i was buzzed...just keep strong...like i am trying to do...and i dont want to make a habit of sitting in front of the tv...stuffing my face...i just got to keep thinking...i can do this stuff...without a drink...

I reckon if you can get past that first night, it is a good thing. I hope you did.

PS. Are you really worried about 'stuffing your face'? Is it really that bad in relation to drinking? I would rather eat and then deal with the weight loss later rather than wake-up with a hangover every day, but that is just me.

[berly429]

I would love a drink.

so far...so good...watching the game...and drinking...of all things...coffee...oh well whatever works...i will try...my roommate is an alcholic (7 months sober)...and he suggested that i try a cup...what i need...another habit...i have already been smoking like a phen...

[Mags]

I would love a drink.

Dear GG

God, I just love your honesty. And boy, can I relate to that feeling. Sometimes those small moments can feel so huge and even when we've been doing so well, just seem to hit us from behind. We are all so strong most of the time, but can become so weak in an instant- not just you - all of us. And none of us are weak people - we are the strongest people of all by being here and staying true to this struggle. Sounds like you and Buffy made it through this terrible time.

Hot baths, lotions, pampering yourself, reading a good book, knitting - whatever - all help various people. You will find what works for you the best. There is something that will work for you. For me, it is exercise. When I feel a bad urge I pull out my exercise ball and do balance exercises in the middle of the living room - believe me I have no balance if I have been drinking :H Whatever works for you.

You will do this and you will get through this. I have loved your posts for as long as I have been here. You a wonderful person. You will be OK.

:h :h :h