this first couple of weeks are always the hardest... I know I have done it many many times. Just hold on... 7-10 days to get the alcohol completely out of your system and your body can begin to repair itself and for me, cravings go down... that is usually when I sabotage myself - but not this time... Holding strong and you can too!!! chew really minty gum at your party... nothing tastes good when you have really minty gum... it is a trick I still use. Good Luck - walk the road my friend.

Thank you for the minty tip. I will definitely try it!

Congrats on the 5 days!!!! With time, like LostGirl says, you will be feeling better. You'll wake up with a clear head and so much more energy than you ever thought possible. I am getting so much more done in this sober life---projects on my house, hobbies, more productive at work!!!
Best wishes to you on your journey into a new, better life!!!

I was socially a drinker too. Parties were hard at first now I just have my replacement drink and try to never have someone ask me if they can get me a drink. Stay strong. You got this!

When I first quit, I had my doctor prescribe me Camprell which erased the cravings. It worked quite well at the time and I only needed to take it untill I got past the first 2 months which was the most fragile time of my sobriety... I probably could have made it without taking Camprell since I was in treatment and attending AA meetings at the time, but I thought I'd try it just to be on the safe side.

Good luck on your road to recovery!

God Bless

Good job on Day 5 seed27., Way2Go!
I'm on Day 20 & last night was my first social event. It went well. I wanted to bring my own drink along, but decided not to. If cravings get bad for me, having my own beverage helps more than having a boring glass of water or worse yet, a dry soda mixer from the bar. It just feels tacky to walk into a social gathering with my own koozie cup cooler and can of soda.
The host of the party last night literally told me I couldn't use a wine glass for my water. He took it from me as I was starting to pour it & gave me a water cup. I had to dig around the iced beers to find a water. I wish I'd just brought my own Perrier. But I didn't drink, & all was fine.

Seed, celebrating a full week today?

Ice water is the key for me... I slice of lemon makes it special....

I am on day 8! I am doing great so far. I have not gone to a social event yet, which I dread! I do not enjoy social events without something to drink. I am just going to have to suck it up and do it, when the time comes. Congrats!