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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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rivalino 04/12/2014

In early sobriety most people certainly me included experience what we term "drinking dreams".Those of us that attend AA are assured tbis will pass in early recovery.As far as I can remember this is my recolection in the first couple of years.Though I do think I still had ocasional drinking dreams.However, In the last few months I seem to have drinking dreams allmost every night. Kind of spooky nearly 8 years sober Obviously sleep is a mysterious part of our existence and we certainly can't control it. so I think I'll have to roll with it. It's very realistic though so hope its not a permanent situation

Gr8ful 04/12/2014

12 years and I still get them, accept them for what they are, use them as reminder and then file 13 them

G8

Impermanence 04/12/2014

It think that it's the mind saying that it wants to escape. This is normal early on but as you build years of time it a sign that you are not doing something right. Spend some time reflecting.

Zachary18 04/12/2014

I had repetitive dreams once, not about alcohol, but a personal relationship over a period of a couple of months. I got to the point where I had vivid dreams. as a recall, about 7 to 10 nights in a row. The dreams would wake me up and I'd have trouble getting back to sleep. I called my psychiatrist about it in tizzy, and went in for an unscheduled "emergency" visit. I told him about the dreams and asked what's up with that? He said he didn't put any stock in the meaning of dreams and likened them to a pressure cooker letting of steam. Oddly, the dreams stopped that night never to return. Guess one could call it the power of suggestion from someone whose "opinion" I trusted.

blueviolet725 04/12/2014

I had one about me, and I was under tremendous stress....but the next night, I had one about my 5 year sober son...and I awoke with heart palpitations, thought I was having a panic attack..
I would rather have them about me...at least I know that I am not drinking....Haven't ever had such a vivid dream about him drinking before..
do you think stress sets it off? I haven't had them in quite a while either.

nelliefay 04/12/2014

HI, I'm 8 years sober and I've had a few drinking dreams lately. They are good reminders, and make me appreciate my sobriety even more. doesn't mean you're 'doing something wrong'.

stickywick 04/13/2014

Were you really told they will pass? My first sponsor, who now has 30 years sobriety says she very occasionally still gets them. She's thankful that she does as they help keep her "green" and teachable.
I know I still get them from time to time (3 years).

rivalino 04/14/2014

Hi sticky yes as I recall obviously. Not quote unquote but the general response from people with longer sobriety was as sobriety grows the dreams will lesson Which generally did happen The reason for the post at this time was was I had experienced a resurgence at a high level and just wondered if this had happened to anyone else

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