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the urge won tonight

ikers4
ikers4
The urge was so.strong at 2pm today. I gave in and now I am so angry.
abshoefreakshow
abshoefreakshow
Was it worth it? Since u said your angry, I assume it wasn't. Every time I drink I feel so guilty afterwards. I never used to feel like that except the last couple of years. There is nothing else to do except sleep it off. Tomorrow is a new day. Start it by planning what you will do differently next time you have the urge. U will be alright, this also has happened to me on the past.
PJ54
PJ54
Hello ikers4,

Dont beat yourself up about what happened but try to learn from it.

The urge that you refer to is often referred to as an obsession for alcohol and that obsession does not automatically go away when you stop drinking. For that reason many who have that problem find it difficult or impossible to overcome it without help. Maybe you should be looking at getting face to face support of some sort, whether that is counselling or maybe AA.

You are dealing with a serious condition so take it seriously and keep an open mind about anything that may work. Good luck you can do it.
1is2many
1is2many
I remember those dam urges. You can do this. Envision yourself making it thru the day sober and then be proud of yourself!
1is2many
stickywick
stickywick
Don't be angry. And remember, if you are alcoholic, you drink because its the only answer you know. At least that's how I drank. So now what?
Do you have a plan? AA worked for me. It can work for you. If not, try something else but make sure its not YOUR solution. Your solution isnt working.
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