Confession: 6 years in and I still have a tough time with weekends.

[bif]

I've been sober for the whole time. But on weekend evenings, I get an urge to drink. It's not every weekend, but sometimes it's pretty strong. I can fend it off and there are occasions when I head up to bed right after dinner--to watch some comforting tv and later I treat myself to a bowl of ice cream.

[Duncanpup]

1. Friend I have three years.

And the other day the urge to get home off the road after long week I thought maybe i could just have one beer.

Hugs to you.

[SWBTATTReg]

2. You are doing great! Keep it going man, keep it going. I think about my brother, sister, and mother, all who

were alcoholics. And they're all gone. I and my 1 surviving sister miss them every day, but I don't miss the drinking and other stuff that comes w/ it, AND we are still here w/ good friends, extended families, and all of the other benefits that are not in a bottle.

Thanks for reporting your good news, it is a refreshing breath of fresh air to hear.

[biophile]

3. Good luck to you and wishing you confidence

And strength. Understand completely- a few steps behind you. I’m sure you are an inspiration to others! Unfortunately the current political climate adds additional stress. Take care - hope you have a trusted friend to give you support.

[Wifes husband]

4. 32 years

I have 32 years and I still think a beer would not hurt once in a while. Smell of good bourbon brings back too many memories

It gets a lot easier, but in my experience, does not go away. That is why people slip, as I have a couple of times at first.

One day at a time. You can do it!

[Permanut]

5. Nicely done,big..

Took me four tries to get to six years.

I'm at 30 years now, and I still think once in a while that it would be okay for me to have a drink.

But it's not. My brain doesn't react normally to alcohol Never has, never will.

Keep up that great quit!

[Wifes husband]

8. Boy, I understand

I have to pass a big liquor store back and forth when I leave the house. Every once in a while I realize how easy it would be just to pull in to the parking lot....

[Clouds Passing]

6. Thanks for checking in bif

especially when you're feeling like you may be tempted. TV and ice cream are good coping methods.

To me the thought of drinking alcohol is like the smell of cigarettes 🤢

[bif]

7. Thanks all!

Nice to know you folks have my back! It's kind of funny, I rarely think about drinking. Then I do a SMAT recovery meeting most Saturdays, and after the meeting, I start thinking about alcohol.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

9. Bif, I hope you have a phone list of other alkies you can call.

I would never have made it through the first few years without several AA drunks I could call night or day to chat about my issues with life in general and sobriety, especially while I was traveling.

Sugar was helpful as well, as it's a mild substitute for booze in the brain. My favorite was ginger ale.

Mindful meditation is also a very useful tool for quietening the mind. It allows us to tell our brains to STFU.....


KY.........

[oompa]

10. We're never cured

My sponsor tells me craves are a reminder we get a daily reprieve from this disease. She suggested do one or more of the following: Write a gratitude list, call her or someone else in recovery, go to a meeting, ask my HP for help to not pick up, read recovery literature, exercise, reach out to someone else struggling, do something nice for another person anonymously.....there are so many ways to get out of ourselves if we are willing. Hang in there. This too shall pass.

[KS Toronado]

11. Welcome to DU !

[LetMyPeopleVote]

12. Welcome to DU