I have been having urges to drink lately. I don't plan to drink, but I need to get it out there that it’s been on my mind.
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Karina, smart move! Telling on myself, sharing my addictive thoughts always helped me neutralize my compulsion. I was taught that I’m only as sick as my secrets!
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Play the tape! Take it 1 moment at a time and focus on the end result if you stay sober. try to relax and maybe meditate?
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Good for you. Just keep doing anything else. 
try to get outside or pick a short project. Clean out a drawer or closet, mop the floor, do some art, journal about what you would do if you won the lottery 
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These people know. The only 5hong I would add is a meeting.
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What is your need for your urge to drink? Try to ask your self what's your need behind. Try to identify your need.
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Thank you; these are all very helpful suggestions.
Of course we "think about" drinking/using. We are addicts. The difference is that we make a decision every day, not to use. It's a short term pain for a long term gain. Keep reaching out.
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Thank you. I really appreciate your words.
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THE DREAM.. THE STRUGGLE., AND THE PRIZE. TRUST THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY. SAY THIS OUT LOUD DAILY. I NO LONGER HAVE A DRINKING AND USING CAREER I HAVE A THINKING CAREER.. LIFE DOES GET BETTER. YOU CAN DO THIS One Day AT a TIME
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12 & 12 book
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Chocolate
You got this
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Your not alone
The thoughts never leave
But as long as we ain’t holding we ain’t using!! 
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Hello Karina
Do you play the tape? The negative tape if you pick up a drink.
Then play the positive tape of things that will be positive in your life if you don’t pick up a drink. It really helps.