3:30 craving

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#1

3:30. As the end of the work day approaches, my brain gets excited for a drink. I know it is just because that is what we are used to, so I'm standing strong. But MAN, it is hard. Change is uncomfortable, I know.

I am also arguing with myself that 12 days AF is an amazing acomplishment, but it just doesn't sound like much. 12 days is not really that long...frankly, part of me feels like a failure as a human if I think that that a mere 12 days without getting loaded is an acomplishment.

I need a workout. Or a motorcycle ride.

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#2

12 days is freaking amazing. Bah, when I was drinking, if someone offered my 12 days of sobriety, I'd be like there's no way I could do that. Put it in perspective - 12 days is a stretch. Keep the chain growing - go, go, go!!

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#3

I like how you're re-writting habits by instead of I need a drink its I need a workout or I need a motorcycle ride. Bravo Karman. You got this.

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#4

12 days is awesome!! Don’t count the days. Make the days count

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#5

12 days is AWESOME!!!!I’m on day 19 and I was the same way. I couldn’t wait for 5 o’clock to come so I could get to the liquor store before going home. I had to change my whole routine as I was doing this for many years. I started driving a different way home so I wouldn’t pass the liquor store. I’ve been doing meetings, meditation, affirmations, hypnosis…whatever it takes. Be strong. Fight the urges by distracting yourself. Search for things of interest to you on YouTube. You can even listen to stories. You got this :muscle:

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#6

12days is awesome.

#7

Thanks for your support. Yesterday was a rough one. It was 'Friday' for me. And the day that I used to say 'woohoo! I don't have to work for a few days, and I'd buy the BIG bottle. :roll_eyes:
I did get home, did a yoga workout, some meditation, grabbed my favorite whiskey glass ans filled it with ice, and soda water. It felt like my old ritual, but better. :heart:

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#8

Thank you for your support. Yesterday was a rough one. It was my 'Friday' and the day that I usually buy the big bottle, since no work for 4 days.
I too, changed my route home, in an attempt to change up the routine. Did aa yoga session as soon as I git home, which helped
But my brain still wanted that ritual,so I grabbed my favorite whiskey glass, filled it with ice and soda! Got to have the ritual, but better.

#9

Yay!!! Good for you! I’m looking into ordering some mocktails. There’s a website called Mingles that I learned about on one of the audio’s on this app. I may give it a try. Try checking it out.

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#10

In Canada, the craft beverage industry has EXPLODED. Many of these companies are also making mocktails, which are readily available in liquor stores. If going to a liquor store isn't too triggering, check out your local vendors.

#11

I’m honestly not ready to walk into a liquor store right now. I’m not sure when I will be ready to do that.