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[199days]

I can't stop this

Great Post ^^^ Iam at 7 months and still battling with cravings esp on Hot days here in Uk. BuT I will not give in no matter how bored restless or odd I feel, things on the whole are getting to good to ever go back to the drink/deathly hangover/dark thoughts and anxiety BS.

Gotta grind it out, ride out the cravings.

Sober is rebellious and cool.

[patrice]

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199days I just love that idea that " Sober is rebellious and cool" Resonates totally with me
Thanks
Patrice

[sober thoughts]

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Hi Drifty Alison, 199 days and Patrice
I can't get over how supportive everyone is on here. The way you take the time to input on other's struggles. Truth be told, I am really struggling and haven't managed past 60 hours. I caved in after a long day at work(again). I will not give up though, I am trying again. I really admire all of you- Molly, Doggygirl, Pixie, Nelz, 199 days, Driftyalison, Patrice- Thankyou!! xxx

[sober thoughts]

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And MamaBear of course- thank you!x:thanks:

[sober thoughts]

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I also want to be rebellious and cool!

[K9Lover]

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Hi Sober,
Keep up your good work, you WILL get there. Hang in there each minute, hour, day...it gets easier. I, too, have faced the beast, and it seems impossible, but you can beat him! Please let us know how you're doing!!
K9

[mama bear]

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lending my support for the evening sweetie

[sober thoughts]

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K9 and Mama Bear
Looking forward to getting this beast out of my life. Day one here goes. Friday and Saturday will be the worst for me this week as I normally need a drink to unwind from work. I have today and tomorrow off so will use these to plan ahead and build up strength. :h

[patrice]

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You go girl (or boy)
I'm on exactly the same track.. punching that fist in the air.. no brick walls yet!
Take care
Patrice

[199days]

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sober thoughts;1364291 wrote: K9 and Mama Bear
Looking forward to getting this beast out of my life. Day one here goes. Friday and Saturday will be the worst for me this week as I normally need a drink to unwind from work. I have today and tomorrow off so will use these to plan ahead and build up strength. :h

I have been through this process so many times, so many attempted quits so many 3/4 week quits etc..But have always caved to cravings, until now.

You just gotta accept that no matter how bad the cravings get or how bored you get etc it will always be the same each quit so why keep going through it, just do it for the last time and you will be on your way..The cravings thoughts will not harm you, but you have to recognise them as a separate entity and dismiss them straight away. Things get better and better the further you get away from your last drink.

Let the masses drink and drug and worship celebrities Be Cool , be sober.

May I recommend you type in AVRT/Bullets into google have a read and read the 18 bullets.,do the min crash course on AVRT and read the BULLETS.

Good luck !

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Hi Patrice
Hope it's going well for you- I'm a girl by the way lol

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Hi 199 days
Thanks for your link, it was very interesting- there seems to be so many different ways of going about sobriety. I haven't decided which one to go yet. I just want to keep it simple or I won't stick to anything.
ST :thanks:

[daisy45]

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199, you mentioned that link a couple of weeks ago. I found it very helpful and meant to thank you.

[satz123]

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sober thoughts;1364080 wrote: I also want to be rebellious and cool!

Hi ST
You are EXACTLY where I was from February this year. I did what you are doing & would wake up with great intentions. By 5.30 I was in the car & off to buy a bottle on the way home.

BUT ............ the seed was sown logging in here every day & getting to know people.
At first I couldn't imagine even one day without a glass of wine while making dinner.
No great dramas happended when I drank or anything or getting legless - but it bothered ME !
I then dabbled in AF outings etc and surprised myself by being very proud of the fact I wasn't drinking. Nothing mega - just meals out etc. Said I'd drive.

By July the seed had sprouted & on July 2 - I said I can DO this. And haven't had a drink since.
It's quite amazing really. Sometimes I think of the 'buzz' but then fast forward & think of the next day - worried I have a problem.

So take your time - it will happen - I am sure of it.

[Nelz]

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satz123;1364406 wrote: Hi ST
You are EXACTLY where I was from February this year. I did what you are doing & would wake up with great intentions. By 5.30 I was in the car & off to buy a bottle on the way home.

BUT ............ the seed was sown logging in here every day & getting to know people.
At first I couldn't imagine even one day without a glass of wine while making dinner.
No great dramas happended when I drank or anything or getting legless - but it bothered ME !
I then debbled in AF outings etc and surprised myself by being very proud of the fact I wasn't drinking. Nothing mega - just meals out etc. Said I'd drive.

By July the seed had sprouted & on July 2 - I said I can DO this. And haven't had a drink since.
It's quite amazing really. Sometimes I think of the 'buzz' but then fast forward & think of the next day - worried I have a problem.

So take your time - it will happen - I am sure of it.

Such a GREAT post, and full of so much truth..........:goodjob::goodjob: