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    #1

    Hazey Blue Dreams.

    Hi guys,

    I have been having this weird experience the last couple of days.

    I have been dreaming almost every night that i've given in to drinking and got totally smashed. It felt to real that I woke up every morning feeling completely down and being unable to shake of the feeling during the day. It's been totally demotivating as I felt as though it had only happened while i was dreaming I had made a decision each time to give in.

    I know I can't influence what I dream, etc. but what to do? How to tell myself this is such nonsense?
    AF since 15th March 2010

    The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.
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    #2
    Hazey Blue Dreams.

    These are 'Drunk Dreams' and fairly normal. Can be quite alarming at the time but it's all part of the process. Perhaps use them to remind you how bad things were and how much you don't want to go back there?

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      #3
      Hazey Blue Dreams.

      Hi Johnnyh, it is weird how a dream can affect us in a real powerful way - it happens. I also had dreams where I drank, after going sober, but only in the first month or two, and then it no longer happened. So hang in there, it shall most likely pass in time.
      Hill
      Sober since Feb 7, 2010.

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        #4
        Hazey Blue Dreams.

        Johnny,
        I heard of these dreams too, though I haven't had any myself - it is probably your brain showing how much you fear AL now - now you are so long AF - your brain is possibly trying to remind you not to drink, now your mental functioning has stabilised from not drinking.. Try not to stress yourself too much, at least you can wake up and realise its not real, that must be such a nice moment for you! Just make sure you wind down and relax properly before sleeping.. and dont eat any cheese! :H
        Katie xx
        "It works if you work it, because you are worth it!!!"

        :groupluv:

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          #5
          Hazey Blue Dreams.

          Think I should add that I've had plenty of these dreams usually after a good period of sobriety i.e. 3-4 weeks and as such I see it as a sign I'm well on my way!

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            #6
            Hazey Blue Dreams.

            Thank you! Good to read it seems to be something that is common/explainable. I can't recall this from last time around. But however, i'm now getting closer to the stage where I threw in the towel last time around, i.e. went back to drinking. Maybe it's the fear unconciously.

            The dreams are quite scary. They are so realistic that I really feel i'm in full control while i'm giving in and decide to drink. I usually wake up and am in anguish, yet half relieved it hasn't happened, yet run around for the rest of the day feeling unhappy.
            AF since 15th March 2010

            The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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              #7
              Hazey Blue Dreams.

              Yep I had them too for a while, but not for ages now. Must be our subconscious either trying to reel us back in or come to terms with the huge changes.
              Instead of feeling unhappy why not turn this around and realise them for what they are, figments of our imagination and be delighted that the real crappy thing is in the past.
              Ethanol is a toxic chemical, why would I drink it?

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                #8
                Hazey Blue Dreams.

                Exactly that's what I do just use them to frighten myself!

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                  #9
                  Hazey Blue Dreams.

                  It does make me realise how I really don't want to go there again. Waking up and just having been a spectator of my drunken self in a way. Having felt how I really didn't want to feel.
                  AF since 15th March 2010

                  The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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                    #10
                    Hazey Blue Dreams.

                    johnnyh;855005 wrote: It does make me realise how I really don't want to go there again. Waking up and just having been a spectator of my drunken self in a way. Having felt how I really didn't want to feel.
                    I do that too. And when I had first quit smoking I would dream that I smoked. It's nice to wake up and realize you haven't!
                    Coco

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                      #11
                      Hazey Blue Dreams.

                      Johnnyh, my husband still has dreams of drinking and it has been five years... they are not as frequent but still one will pop up every now and then. Maybe it is like dreaming of snakes or not being able to move. You don't want to have these dreams but sometimes they come any way. I think this is probably very common. Please don't let this make you feel bad... just brush it off and don't give it too much power... because your in charge now.

                      Runningwind
                      The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind. William James (1842-1910)

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                        #12
                        Hazey Blue Dreams.

                        Thanks guys. It sure is a learing curve. I think I can cope with once in a while. The last few days it's just been almost every night. it's a bit too much. However I have been very busy, not getting enough sleep, running around (especially weekends). So havn't had very restfull nights anyhow. Mayb that's also a factor with the frequency. Well I am having an early and relaxed evening. Will get to bed by 9pm or so.
                        AF since 15th March 2010

                        The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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                          #13
                          Hazey Blue Dreams.

                          i still have drinking dreams (getting less frequent). i feel so awful when i wake up, nearly in tears, it takes a few minutes to realize it was a dream. it does remind me how much i dont want to be in that dark place again
                          Today is the tomorrow i worried about yesterday and it turned out fine
                          Keep passing the open windows

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                            #14
                            Hazey Blue Dreams.

                            I was really glad yesterday for all your input in this post. It made me realise this is manageable.

                            Well... I did have an early night and had a fantastic and restful night. What a blessing.
                            I think I just need to take it easier as well. I've been so busy.
                            Luv, Johnny
                            AF since 15th March 2010

                            The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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                              #15
                              Hazey Blue Dreams.

                              johnnyh;855569 wrote: I was really glad yesterday for all your input in this post. It made me realise this is manageable.

                              Well... I did have an early night and had a fantastic and restful night. What a blessing.
                              I think I just need to take it easier as well. I've been so busy.
                              Luv, Johnny
                              What is a "fantastic and restful night?" Sigh!
                              Coco

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