i've been an alcoholic for over a year now. i've just recently begun to attend AA meetings, but i'm not getting much out of the group. granted i've only gone to two meetings. i've also been trying to stop drinking. i haven't had a drink since tuesday night this week.
but i'm struggling with myself tonight. i have vodka. i know it's there. my mind keeps making excuses and coming up with "good reasons" to just have a drink. i want to. but at the same time i don't want to, that means starting over. i want my next chip. but this is making me physically pained, i have a damn headache.
does anyone have advice to combat these thoughts and urges? this craving? is anyone here a recovering alcoholic that can help me?
Get rid of the alcohol ASAP. Having it accessible is a recipe for disaster.
>>17405164
I'm trying to quit having fun too.
For me, it's pretty much finding something easier and cheaper, whatever that is.
physical exercise. exercise with the same frequency you used to drink. If you drank daily, exercise daily.
And throw out the booze.
unfortunately the alcohol isn't mine to get rid of.
>>17405164
Pick one day of the week.
That's your drinking day.
Stick to the schedule for 3 months.
It works.