...if I was in your shoes and I made it 3 weeks without a drink, I would be so proud of myself. Then to have a drink, I would feel so bad and guilty afterwards. Not worth it to me.
There is something else better to do other than getting a fifth after work, I promise...

The problem we have is knowing that drinking doesn't make anything better. Tomorrow comes along and you're hung over, down 15 bucks , can't remember what you did and nothing has changed. SSDD. Try going out with sober friends, a movie - whatever. Anything is better than that second drink. It just could be the one that kills you...

Hugs,
Dennis

thank you guys. I know I will feel bad after I drink im just having trouble justifying it to myself that it will be worth it to not feel what i'm feeling now. But I know I will just want that feeling to continue. I need a hug but I don't think my coworkers would understand if I asked them for one lol

I agree with DennyGene action any action is the answer.

I have an underlying mental condition and calling the doctor in times of emotional upheaval and taking it from there helps me...

I told my husband how I was feeling and he told me to go straight home after work. And you know what...I did. I didn't stop at the store. Even when the kids asked to go to the store to get candy I said they had candy at home and that we couldn't go. I knew if I took them in I would buy alchohol. So still 3 weeks and going..maybe not strong but at least i'm still going I suppose.

Good for you!

You made it through a tough night and are stronger for it. I hope you feel good about yourself today -- you should. Good action and follow-through.

You know how tough it is to quit and how rough the first few weeks are. Do you really want to go through that again? That is what you are facing if you decide to pick up a drink. You mention wanting to drink because you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. Drinking won't remove that weight but add guilt and self defeat to it.

I hope you can find some happiness in your accomplishment and joy in a day not twisted by drunkenness.

Having a piece of candy with the kids can help a bit with the urges.

Take it one day at a time, one hour at a time and one minute at a time!

Try not to think too far ahead and be overcome with anxiety. When I was in those situations, I would take a deep breath, relax, and ask my Higher Power for help. I would ask for a sign, just anything to know my prayer was being heard and you know what?.....I always got one!

God Bless!

Good for you for not going to the store see your stronger than you think!
One day at a time sometimes one hour at a time.
Hugs

I can understand what you are going through. One bad habit, we as alcoholics ave, is we tend to sabotage ourselves when things are going right. I don't know why other Ithan we get comfortable being in a mess but I do know it is real.

It can be difficult but try to learn to love yourself and treat yourself well. Yes, it can take practice but practice makes perfect.

Best Wishes....Hugs

Hi. be strong im so scared because im so weak.But at the end of the day we r the ones who r inchraged......not alcohol..

Bluemoon welcome. Its GREAT that you are sharing that here.
I heard something in early sobriety that helped alott. Please really contemplate this. Its easier to sit here sober wanting a drink (for me it meant sitting in the rooms of AA wanting to drink) than to sit drinking dying to get sober.
early sobriety is hard hard hard. So accept that and do things to help. like eat when you are hungry, drink liquids, go for walks, talk to other alcoholics, share here alott and everything that needs to come out will.
Hang in there. Its the easier softer way.

I read your title and think 'why wouldnt you?'

I too wanted to drink until I got a new solution to life. I stopped drinking and I had to feel the feelings I had been escaping from. It was torture!

HALT...hungry, angry, lonely, tired. I had to beware of them all in early sobriety.

My route...the 12 step program available in the rooms of AA. Others have done it by different methods here,

Pleased you were able to get home and not stop. Today I am so glad I don't have to live that way, thanks to the 12 step program.

Oh my goodness this is a amazing that you have got to three weeks. I can feel the urgency in your post to get out and buy that drink, I feel your body is craving and your mind is wanting and it is a heavy burden to shoulder, but I wonder if your shoulders are stronger than you think. Somewhere in you is determined, has the strength, the fortitude to keep taking it a day at a time. Sending you a hug and will be thinking of you.

my husband has an infected tooth and his mouth is very swollen. His solution...a little whiskey.

I looked at the bottle and could smell the alcohol and all i could think was YUCK!!! the smell and the thought of what it tasted like made me sick to my stomach. the last time I drank I had a terrible hangover, I was sick to my stomach, so the actual smell of it made me feel sick again. I told my husband I think I finally made it through the worst of my cravings and I actually can say I believe it now! I have everyone here to thank for giving me that extra boost of encouragement!