I’m going to see Pearl Jam tonight. I’m just 8 days sober. How would you guys cope with cravings?
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This is a great way to enjoy being sober!!
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Accept that you will have thoughts to drink but you don’t have to act on them. A simple distraction can be helpful. Call a sober friend. Pause play the tape through.
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Too early for that place in recovery IMO. Good luck.
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Lots of bands these days have sober groups. Wharfrats is big part of my recovery.
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Take a sober friend with if possible. Call your sponsor and get to a meeting before the show.
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Coffee
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What he said. Go to a meeting
You can drink dr. Pepper
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I didn’t go to Metallica and I wish I would have. Keep a friggin water or something in your hand. Sober friend for sure. Focus on having fun and making it a spectacular success. No questions about it.
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I couldn’t, wouldn’t go to the concert - staying sober is just that important
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Agreed 
I’d say you know you better than you. Music is a good healer and Pearl Jam has good music. Enjoy the moment. Enjoy the moment sober. Just because you see others drinking doesn’t mean you have to. Ask yourself before you make a bad decision this….how would I be if I started drinking again? And look at where you are now! 8 days in the sober life and going to an amazing concert!
Btw I’m jelly!
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How did it go?
Congratulations on eight days. I would have a sober support go with me. I only drink bottles of water that have not been open. And I pray and ask God to allow me to enjoy myself without the drink of the drug.
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Well how'd it go?
Agreed, August West.
Sober people can do anything we want. Except for one thing. We are powerful, we can choose. I hope you had a great show. And you know you are in control and can be free to enjoy your life.
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How was this show? How did it go?
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