Hello, I havent had a drink for almost 7mths now, and have been going well (after the initial withdrawal period)
Today I went to a bike show, where there was a few bars,bands ,warm weather etc.
I found myself wanting to have a drink, I could see other people drinking, I could smell the beer!
All that was going through my head was ,WHY ME? Maybe one wouldnt hurt? I know one would because it wouldnt be just one!
My mate and my Wife had a beer each, after asking me if I minded which I didnt, but then this feeling of wanting to join in drinking with the crowd came over me, then my mood went to being pissed off, I just rode it out as I know I cant drink, Is this just me or is this something that may have happened to someone else?
I really thought after nearly 7 mths I wouldnt have had the strong urge again,
Take care all
Ginge
Ginge, the urges will get easier to deal with, you didn't give in to them and that is something to be very proud of.
Sometimes it will be all you will think about for a few days, it's an evil thing addiction, just when you think you have it covered, it comes tapping you on the back.
Keep strong.
Karen
Sometimes it will be all you will think about for a few days, it's an evil thing addiction, just when you think you have it covered, it comes tapping you on the back.
Keep strong.
Karen
Hi Ginge! Funny you should post what you did. Here I sit with almost 22 months of sobriety and I was "romancing" the notion of a glass of Sauvignon Blanc the other night! My head was telling me things like: "well you deserve it, you have worked so much OT and had to deal with so much at work these past two weeks"; "the kids are doings great, one is off to College, the other starts High School, no major issues"; "the relationship is good with the Boyfriend"; I've got a great job", yada, yada, yada, ~ maybe I can drink like a lady now! Maybe it was just that ex-husband of mine, or all that stress I was under that took me over the edge drinking wise! Well, that my friend, is the disease talking to me, because I know that one glass of wine is not gonna do it for me ~ one glass would turn into two bottles, 3 martinis, a few tall boys, and a gram of coke (at least) & then I be off on a run...maybe not being able to get sober again! Remember it's easier to stay sober than get sober. So, what I had to do is get my butt back to meetings (I hadn't been to one in almost a week) and connect with my Higher Power (God) again. I need to be of service to others and get out of my frickin' head! My head is a dangerous place to be! Hang in there buddy, this too shall pass, I promise you that! PS-Can you see my new avatar? Oh what's up with your friend and wife only having ONE beer, man they're lightweights ~ LOL!!!!!!!
Goodmorning,
Thank you for the response VWGirl &Brit,
I woke up feeling very good with myself that I didnt drink,
Must have just been one of those days, yes VW Girl dont know why they only have one beer cant see the point in that myself!
I can now see why they say one day at a time!
Well feeling good about things now, and looking foward to my trip to the USA, which is only 5 weeks away!
Take care Ginge
Thank you for the response VWGirl &Brit,
I woke up feeling very good with myself that I didnt drink,
Must have just been one of those days, yes VW Girl dont know why they only have one beer cant see the point in that myself!
I can now see why they say one day at a time!
Well feeling good about things now, and looking foward to my trip to the USA, which is only 5 weeks away!
Take care Ginge
Ginge, Glad your feeling better...there's a saying around the rooms of AA meetings "This too Shall Pass" and it does...thank God!
