one day at a time is tough

[pjhearn]

i am on day 11 and its still a struggle between 4pm and 9pm, hibernating to stay away from a store. not sure when this gets easier
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[kuya]

one day at a time is tough

Are you quitting for good now PJ ?

[Byrdlady]

one day at a time is tough

Pj, you are right before the magic Day 13. It was on that day, that something clicked for me, and I knew I'd be able to do this as a lifestyle.
Make this your last quit, as Kuya says, so you'll never have to go thru this again...it gets EASIER...if it didn't, none of us could do it! Please join us over in the Newbie's nest, link below, we have folks in all stages of his/her quit. Also, be sure to check out the Tool Box...link also below...there are 100's of tips and coping skills to help you thru the first challenging days. Hope to see you in the nest! Byrdie

[Supercrew]

one day at a time is tough

Hi PJ,

It seems tough now, but stick with the 1 day at a time method, and time will move quickly. Take action daily to do something else to keep yourself occupied instead of thinking about drinking. It takes somewhere between 21 and 30 days to change a habit, and although it will get easier, it might be a few months before you quit thinking about it daily. What you need to know now is that after 11 days all of your cravings are mental urges. It's the devil on your shoulder questioning your willpower. It's your conscious against your subconscious. Keep doin what you are doing, and it will get easier and you will be rewarded when the monkey falls off your back......and he will.

Great job!!

[columbia]

one day at a time is tough

hey pj..........

just wondering what feelings or emotions are connected to wanting to buy some AL.........maybe step back and analyze where those they are coming from. this triggers the cravings..........? and remember..........this feeling too shall pass..........when you take the emotion out of alcohol.......it then doesnt become a problem..............dig deep...............and head to the tool box for some strengthening statements..........we are all hear to help...........

[Pinecone]

one day at a time is tough

Welcome PJ,

Yes it really does get easier, and there are some techniques to help you before it truly does get easier.

Eat during that period that you are having trouble with. Really fill up your belly and that should put a big dent in your desire to drink.

Have you read about "urge surfing?" That concept helped me out.:welcome:

[Nelz]

one day at a time is tough

it is tough, its is manageable and it does get easier..........hang in there. The start up phase is the hardest