It was very hard last night because I was salivating to drink and wanted to buy some but didn’t.
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Hi. I can relate to you. My first couple of weeks were tough. I had a hard time sleeping.
Temptation was there, but I started going to local AA meetings and started surrounding myself around sober people.
I'm glad I was able to hang around long enough to see positive changes happen in my life and to see that being sober is priceless
Keep going Shelly, you're worth it!!!!!
I hope you have a great day 
Thank you! I hope it gets better soon
The beginning will be rough but so worth it. Proud of you for staying strong!
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Yes, Shelley, the first week of sobriety is challenging because you still have the craving. It’s so strong. However, as you get used to being abstinent from the poison, you will start to have a better understanding of how much better your body feels without it. What helps me to this day is to have a non-alcoholic substitute. When I feel overly emotional, that is a trigger for me to want to choose an alcoholic beverage. So I’ve chosen, pure leaf tea, Zero wild cherry Pepsi, any kind of lemonade or slush as my substitute. Think about how taking a drink will put you at risk for dying. I believe that it can be our hope to die from old age and natural causes. I wish to not help myself to the grave by damaging my body with booze. Keep connecting to other alcoholics , your sponsor, your higher power. Also, keep remembering to take it one minute at a time ,one hour at a time , and one day at a time. You got this 
smile, 
!
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Shelly, first, let me say im proud of you for pushing through the craving. Second, you are not alone. The beginning is hard, but it is so worth it. Just remember why you stopped drinking and the wonderful journey that lays ahead. Always willing to chat n offer support if you need it.
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Thank you!
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Thank you
I appreciate that
Same
I was at the pumpkin patch and looked good but I told my sister I'm not falling off the wagon
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That's the big one right there, Shelley. Your brain is playing those tricks to give in and slam that dopamine button. You said, no. You're working towards a healthier place of being where you can enjoy the comfort of saying no to these urges. It's not easy and the community here is supportive. You are not alone.
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Just got to have good willpower and put it out of your mind
There's got to be strong and have good willpower and put it out of your head it'll be all right I done it
My advice is to stick with people who are also sober and understand the struggle. They will help you through