I'd really like

[irisblue]

a drink tonight. Sigh. I won't tonight, but I really want one.

[chillfactor]

1. I am sipping on a glass of wine....

I do not drink anything stronger. Just relaxing, watching TV, and playing online Scrabble. Puppy curled up right next to me in my recliner.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

3. Do you realize this is Addiction & Recovery group? Please delete.

[irisblue]

6. wait. some people are normal about alcohol. I'm not nt

[SaveOurDemocracy]

2. Hang tough irisblue. Have a hug instead.

[irisblue]

7. back to you

[handmade34]

4. "I won't tonight"

[irisblue]

5. decaf cold tea @ my right elbow

Mama Mojo on lap, son cat Majik purring at my left elbow. White chuckling it tonight.

[progree]

8. a full stomach helps to reduce the desire to drink

I often used to deal with a choice of going to a bar or my favorite McDonalds. I noticed that after filling up at McDonalds, my interest in going to the bar was about non-existent.

Take care.

[irisblue]

9. off to chop up an avocado & mix it w/ a grapefruit, drizzle a bit of honey

sharp flavors and mixed textures. Progree you are brilliant!

[Rhiannon12866]

10. You don't have to have one tonight. You can always drink tomorrow.

It's only one day at a time and all you have to do is not drink today. That's when the light went on for me, when I realized that. I knew I could make it through just one day. You can rethink it again tomorrow.

In the meantime, "move a muscle, change a thought." That's what helped me a lot on the beginning, too. I've gotten pretty good at distracting myself. Whether it's just doing something as simple as emptying the dishwasher, it took my mind off myself.

And you are doing exactly the right thing by talking about it, sharing what you're feeling with those who've been there and understand. I sure do, never thought I'd be able to put any time together, but I finally managed it by just taking one day at a time.

Hang in there, my friend. If I can do it, anyone can. And in the meantime, you have hearts! Others here care about you, too!

[Marie Marie]

11. Hang tough irisblue...

Nothing is worth what that one drink will cost you. But you already know that so kudos to you for not drinking tonight.

[irisblue]

12. thanks to you all & hearts

So some hours have passed since I posted. You all helped me past a wicked sharp craving. And someone gave me hearts...💕😍 thank you all so much.

[Rhiannon12866]

13. That's what it's all about, sober support.

You did the next right thing, reached out and talked about it. And we've all been there, so we do understand. Kudos to you for not picking up. And you deserve the hearts. You have friends here who care...

[Stuart G]

14. I agree with you...sober support...one day at a time..

Rhiannon12866 you are correct..,and I am with you with that thought..... Yes, we have been there and we do understand..