Im 110 days sober and new to this app. Im learning the importance of community and support which is great but I don't have a lot of close sober connections yet. And I am working up the courage to start some AA meetings soon.
The past couple days Ive really been craving a drink- not sure why as there hasnt been a significant life trigger. I could really use some advice, words of encouragement, or anything that may be helpful.
Thank you all in advance. Im taking this one day at a time 
Feel free to add me! We can check in on each other 
in the words of Dory the fish, Just keep swimming!
Ginger, I know you’re building up this courage to go to a meeting but I can say that steps 1, 2 & 3 have removed the urges to drink or use from me. The cravings are a part of the body, mind and spirit malady.
Build up a group of recovery friends that you can check in with. Once you do go to AA you will be amazed before you are half way through. You will know a new life, a new freedom.
I was told to ask myself this question;
How free do I want to be?
thank you
thank you kevin!
Welcome 
Breathe and calm your mind
I think we tend to be our own trigger at times. our mind tricks us into drinking because maybe we lack or are missing something in our lives. We’re lonely, restless, anxious, scared. It’s easy to kiss the bottle and become detached.
Ask yourself are you missing something? What do I want out of my life? Who am I? Then start doing something about it and become that person. When you have the urge ask yourself, why? Then take action to prevent it from happening
Community and support is necessary, counseling/therapy helps, medication to control cravings and block the alcohol. I do all these, whatever it takes to help me stay sober. Meetings help the most, being around others. Find that courage, you will make sober connections.
For me the biggest help in finding peace of mind, combating urges, and finding good so er connections are by going to meetings and working the steps with my sponsor. All I can say is that's what has worked for me. I would highly suggest finding a meeting I think you will be surprised at how welcoming you will feel after you go once.
We can work together if you’re interested
If you have a detox memory tape in your deck, play it back now. That terrible memory is all I need to conjure up, to stop my cravings.
Oreos, cake, ice cream, pie, candy or anything sweet may help as long as you're not diabetic.
You are doing great , I remember when people said miracles would happen in sobriety it will ! Stick to meetings for support !
Congratulations on 110 days, Ginger. You and the members of this community inspire me. I am on Day 10. I have experienced close to two years of sobriety in the past while once I slipped in 2016, I ended up spending these past five years on the hellacious carousel of stopping , only to start up again. So. This time around, I am utilizing the knowledge from my prior periods of sobriety while doubling up my efforts or rather, adding to my sober toolbox. I just remember how I could not take waking up feeling that much self - loathing ten mornings back. Insomnia has been an ongoing issue for me for years. Drink or no drink. So. While today I feel groggy and loopy, I am grateful that it is not due to stupid alcohol. I wish you, each of you the best. The cravings will come. They are never permanent. I don’t want to give up my self respect for fifteen minutes of relief which will end up morphing into hours, days, years of shame and regret. I will not drink with y’all today.
Congrats on making it over 100 days! Impressive! You got this. Hang in there. Great info online about urge surfing and meridian point tapping for when cravings are really strong. Distractions such as movement and healthy habits are also useful. 
Take it one day at a time
You can do this! Definitely get to AA. I went to at least one meeting a day for 90 days. That helped a ton. Pray! Even if you don’t really have a higher power. I started doing this and it helps me tremendously. I don’t have my higher power all the way worked out. But I know there is something and that connection is what made decide yo get sober and stay sober. Call another sober alcoholic. Look up Joe and Charlie on YouTube. They are really good AA speakers. Listen to them. Listen to sober podcasts. One I love is Arlena Allen’s ODAAT chat. (One day at a time.) you’ve made it over 100 days! Focus on making it thru the day minute by minute. Wishing you the best.
Don’t drink no matter what. It does get easier 
Ginger, here to chat if you need. Hang in there you got this
Hello Ginger I'd like to offer you a suggestion why don't you listen to Joe and Charlie big book comes alive doctor's opinion. Because there is a difference between craving and obsessing and I think that'll clear that up for you God bless you and stay strong
I don’t ever wanna go through day one again. I promised myself I wouldn’t. You’re doing great. Feel free to add me I will respond to messages and I’m all about support and supporting women in recovery. Yes! Do go to an AA meeting. In my town if I go into the AA meeting and identify myself as a newcomer which means when they ask is anybody in their first 30 days of sobriety please raise your hand and say hello. If I do that at my meeting the girls get up and grab a schedule and they write their name and phone numbers on the back so I have an instant phone list. And if I use the phone list, I have a new support group that’s near me. Online support is great to