I found this site while typing in "quit drinking forums" into google. I am happy to see that there are others out there in my shoes.
Well, lets get started. 6 days ago, I made a committment to myself and my wife that I would hang up the drinking gloves. The first few days were extremely tough and the sensations and cravings come back in waves. I started drinking heavily when I was 14. Since then, I have served 4 years in the navy honorably, graduated with my bachelors and have a good job. During that time, I was drinking heavily every night... just to get to sleep. Now, my wife and I have a beautiful son named Jack that has turned my world upside down in all the right ways!
The reason I am posting is to seek a little help with some tips and ideas on how to curb the cravings without turning into a fat slob... I started to eat a lot of junk food, i.e. candy as that is what I am craving. I have noticed that my sleep is getting better and the night sweats have subsided and I am less irritable during the day. But like I said, the bad feelings come in waves, so I desperately need some advice, tips, voodoo or whatever else any of you have found that has helped you.
Thanks for your ears!
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