3 weeks

nh_user_595002 · February 15, 2015, 7:17pm

It's been 3 weeks yesterday since I had my last drink... Why do I want a drink now just as bad as I did on day 3?

nh_user_596902 · February 15, 2015, 7:21pm

It's probably because your feeling a lot better now

anon53727290 · February 15, 2015, 7:24pm

One simple reason, Sue. You have an addiction and craving increases with abstinence. Have a read about 'The Sinclair Method' and that may make it clearer to you

nh_user_595002 · February 15, 2015, 7:37pm

Thank you I will have a look at it.

nh_user_542170 · February 15, 2015, 7:52pm

no good and strange. 3 weeks is GREAT and I am surprised thaty ou suddenly have this urge. Sorry but I am not an expert. Keep in there and stay strong...

anon53727290 · February 15, 2015, 7:53pm

because alchol is mostly sugar and your craving that as well .

STAY STONG YOU WILL SURVIVE YOU CAN DO IT. .

nh_user_595002 · February 15, 2015, 7:59pm

Thank you guess its ice cream time

nh_user_596075 · February 15, 2015, 8:13pm

Ahh you have done so well so far, I know if I tried abstaining for good I would give in so I am trying to cut down first and so far have drunk less in a weekend than I normally do in one night so all good so far! But I know that's not for everyone, good luck and stay strong 👏💪

nh_user_595002 · February 15, 2015, 8:17pm

Thank you

I just try to say to myself "not going to have one today" so far its worked.

Just glad I work till midnight today and everything will be closed on my way home... and I have made sure that there is nothing here to drink!!

nh_user_595002 · February 15, 2015, 8:19pm

Good for you cutting down, I tried that and before I knew it it as back to 1.5 liter of wine for me.

But like you said what works for one might not for another

Keep trying

nh_user_596075 · February 15, 2015, 8:27pm

Oh god this is just my first weekend and I'm finding the thinking about it harder than the drinking bit if that makes sense ....

Anyway I'm focused at the moment and happy that for the first time I'm doing what I want, like going to bed sober waking up feeling better about myself and looking forward to feeling healthier ❤️

Find this forum fabulous I have to say xxx

anon53727290 · February 15, 2015, 8:40pm

yes that sound safe enough

.dont be to hard on your self

its not surprising that we see drink as a way to relax

these days ,every single soap and other programmes say lets do a bottle see you in a the pub , even my 24 yr old son has commented on it .

any slight problem they drinking there way thru bottles of wine .

its wrong showing drinking in this way, as we become complacent about it ,and its not rigth drink isent something to be taken lightly , its very easy to get hooked .

at least you are doing something positive and you can beat it and win . i did .

nh_user_594117 · February 15, 2015, 9:39pm

stay strong Sue

Ive cut down by half the last week or so to avoid withdrawal . Must say I feel very positive everytime I wake up . The first thing I think of before I get out of bed is ....how much did I have ? Tomorrow it will be under a bottle mixed with lemonade

whatever feels right for you , go for it and stay positive

goodnight x

nh_user_596075 · February 15, 2015, 9:41pm

We'll done you 👍

nh_user_594117 · February 15, 2015, 9:44pm

Thank you

anon53727290 · February 15, 2015, 11:01pm

keep going hun ,any great journey starts with just one step .

and you have already started that journey .forward gogogo

nh_user_461674 · February 16, 2015, 5:55pm

Hi hon well done for what youve achieved so far. I haven't had a drink for 13 years but there are still days I crav a drink especially in the summer. But I know I could never drink normally and I enjoy waking up in the morning with a clear head and no horrible anxiety more! It's hard but it's worth it!!

nh_user_594117 · February 16, 2015, 7:31pm

Thanks for the encouragement Jo Thats a real acheivement 13 years !!! Can I ask you how old you are now ? I'm 43 and have struggled for years . Its been difficult bringing up two kids on my own with various problems and traumas to deal with . I'm so focussed and have worked very hard in my new career and I'm hoping this will keep me steady .

Well done to you ! I agree with that wonderful fresh morning feeling . Also being able to eat a little more without worrying about the weight is great

take care

nh_user_461674 · February 16, 2015, 7:42pm

Hi rainbow I'm 48 and I was very bad for many many years. The drink basically turned against me and I felt awful anxiety the next day. I still wish I could be "normal" but my life is so much happier sober. So will yours be!!😀

nh_user_594117 · February 16, 2015, 9:41pm

Yes !! I can identify with that Jo . The anxiety has hit me badly during the last year or so . I have only had one glass and a half of wine tonight mixed and now have just had a green tea . I dont think there is normal I think you are very honest ! Not many people are deep down. Im off to bed to read and will wake up feeling bright

Thank you again