Really tempted to go for a Pint

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I havent seen a soul for a week - apart from a chat from my Neighbour Debs.
And now ive got the urge to bog off down the pub for a Cold Guiness.
Someone please tell me to stay in and get over it. Its no good telling me
to order a soft drink - cos i know damn well i wont.

Im missing the banter and laughs from the pub. Im Youtubed up to my ears,
and if i watch anymore TV i will go crazy.

Ive been dry almost a month now - Ive looked for an AA meeting but there
is none local this evening. I might even buy a bottle of alcohol free Shandy
or some Kaliber - at least i will get the taste for it.

Someone tell me to get a grip :frowning:

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Don’t go. Stay sober. :dolphin::dolphin::dolphin:

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Don’t do it
You’d be better off with a bag of crisps or a chocolate bar

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I havnt drunk since the 11 of may. It feels great.

Dont give in Rodger :slight_smile:

Remember how nice it feels being sober !!

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Yeah - You are all correct. Im having a wobble. Think ill take the cat out the back for a while and get out
the flat. Sorry. Im seriously lacking human company at the moment…

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Stay strong, the feeling of a relapse wont help anything.

Does a near beer help or just make it worse? I know someone who is doing amazing via just grabbing a near beer (from the grocery store, not in a bar) every so often (hes about 4 years sober now).

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Glad you decided against it.

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I might just chance it and get some Alcohol Free Beer (Kaliber),
It might stave off my cravings…

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@san_pedro
NO!!! Alcohol does not make my life easier. Its a short-term solution to a long-term problem!
Please dont suggest that to an Alcoholic!

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well rog go get help AA might help

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No ive decided - im gonna take percy for a long walk along the beach (on a lead) so he can wind
up the seagulls. and get a 99p bottle of Shandy…

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good man @Naarai

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Long walk on beach sounds nice
Have you thought of a little volunteer work to get out during week

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btw…@Naarai don’t be asking what u should do on a sz site, do your own tin

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I’m glad you are not going to the pub.

Do you have a harness for walking Percy? How’s Percy feeling – you had mentioned a couple days ago that he was not moving from the bed.

A walk might do both of you some good. If Percy is not up for a walk (cats are not often good on a leash), then go for a walk by yourself. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hold on to yourself. “euphoric recall” is a great danger. Think of all the trouble alcohol has caused you. Think of the trouble it might get you in. Hold onto yourself.

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I’m glad you’re not going to the pub.
Remaining sober would be best!

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Can you get hypnotized not to drink like they do for smoking?

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Saw this a little late… As a fellow alcoholic, some thoughts/which hopefully turn into advice. You seem to like Guiness, which has roasted hops, similar to chocolate beans, and coffee beans. (If I recall what my Dad taught me awhile back.)

Coffee has detractors, but I love going to the local coffee shop, and it DOES make me feel BEAUTIFUL. You can “people watch” at a bare minimum, and it’s a change of scenery, and for me it forces me to take a short drive, too. Paying up for quality coffee does it for me, I swear it’s uplifting without the jitters.

Just a brainstorm to try an help.

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I find drinking Kombucha helps ward off alcohol cravings. Or flavored seltzer water or coke.

Anything but alcohol!! Best wishes :slight_smile:

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