
Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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I'm 5 days without a drink now and beginning to feel a bit better except the cravings seem stronger and at odd times. It's better than the constant anxiety of the first few days but much stronger when they hit. I'm having trouble with eatting and I noticed that cravings are really strong afterwards. It's almost as if my body is trying to tell me that food is not what it wants. Has anyone else gone through this and if so what helps? It's like when you quit smoking and you crave it more after meals except I never drank after every meal. I skipped meals to drink though. I did get some advice about the nutrition side of this but I didn't expect the act of eating itself to bring on physical cravings for alcohol. I am also thinking about meetings. I do want to find one I'm comfortable at but I don't think I can walk into a place I have never been before by myself and face it alone. Any ideas on how to over come that?
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Hopes this helps as im just 2 days with out a drink and my teeth are so clean...
keep intouch x
Your body is in a state of shock right now, its not used to all the good things you are doing for it.
What you describe is normal, awful at the time but normal, I can only say that honestly it does get better and never stops getting better from here on in, just hang on in there, you are aftre all withdrawling from alcohol, changes have to be expected.
As for the AA, the best way to cure any Phobia is do it, just push your self there, then you will wonder what all the fuss is about.
For a change you are in control, do what you think you should do, you will be surprised that it is probably the right thing
You are doing fantastic, 5 days is great and just think it really does get better
Trickey
% days sober your body might be screaming for sugar. There is alot of sugar in booze. I found hard candies helped or a cup of hot chocolate. Watch you don't end up eating crap all day though. Fruit is always good.
Well done on your sober days, brilliant! x