Well, I have no authority to give you advise, but I must say you are truly a great person. You aren't alone and as long as we are friends you will not be alone

Yes what your feeling is absolutely normal. As alcoholics we have trained ourselves to turn in any direction to get rid of those feelings, and yet we know the suffering that comes with. So meetings will give us the tools we need to train to think a different way. If you do not know any tools here you go. First pray to your higher power. Second Call someone in recovery, and talk about it. Third go to a meeting. Fourth the literature we are given, and able to purchase. It's not east to turn to others, and talk the humility of powerlessness. Keep up the fight, and eventually the urges go away.

Take a deep breathe. You are normal. You are not crazy. It's great that you are going to meetings. And congrads on day 5. I know for me it was rough. I am 20 days sober. Trust me it will get better if you follow the steps in the big book.

Do you have a sponsor? If not get one. They are there when you need them the most.

Like I said earlier, just take a deep cleansing breathe. It helps to calm down.

And another thing you can try is think of a happy place (not the bar, pub, saloon either). My happy place is by the ocean. Hearing the waves crashing against the rocks and birds chirping in the distance that's my place. What is yours? It's a place where you feel at peace with yourself.

When you feel a crave or the obsession to drink think of you happy place.

absolutely normal. my former roommate quit smoking 2 years ago and still gets that feeling. for me, it seems more situational.i have problems therefore i run. or at least i use to. just hang on. the end result will be worth this momentary pain. love, devonh

Hang in there, its normal your newly SOBA and this will happen lest after time. Going to aa/na meetings is the best thing to do at lease for me I no they work!! You are getting your feelings back and thats normal just hang in there go to meetings and talk to another drunk on a daily basis.Welcome to the rollercoaster ride just hang on tight it will be the best ride in life you take, staying SOBA.GOD be with you an SOBAS BETTA

What you're going through is perfectly normal. You're newly sober. But the thought of drinking is just a thought. Not a fact. The fact is, you're sober and that matter the most. Hang in. Keep doing what you're doing. You will never have to get sober again... You are not alone!

Yeah alcoholism has a way of messing with you're mind. Just stay sober, urges go away eventually.Depending on what you are doing for sobriety that is.

I had a strange apiphany(however you spell it.)As I read your post I was able to relate.I too would be either home or at work and things could be going bad,I'd want to drink,but the funny thing is ,the better things were,made me want a drink more.If I accomplished something positive,then drinking afterwards was a reward.You say that you got done doing whatever needed being done at home(which is an accomplishment.)if your anything like me then you probably unconciously rewarded yourself with a drink.I once went dry for 5 whole days last year.I had energy and a strength in me spiritually that I want back so bad.I cheated myself by taken that 5 days of strength for granted,thinking it could come back again so easily.IT HASN'T!

I'm sorry-I'd also like to add that I might have spoken in past tense.I am in no way recovered,nor have I received treatment.My addiction is still with me.I am scared and I am with you.

My sponsor has sixteen years and he still has thoughts. This helps me.

Way to go on 7 days! It is saturday so hopefully you've made it to today... What you are feeling is normal for an alcoholic. I too have felt that way. Sounds like you're doin the right things to stay sober. Keep it up. The cravings went away for me. It took a while though. I stilll have thoughts. They don't have the emotional effect that they used to though. It took going to meetings, getting a sponsor, working the steps, (which never ends), developing a relationship with a higher power, sharing in meetings and with other alcoholics, being of service, and carrying the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

Feelings pass. If I don't take a drink I get to remember that and help others with the knowledge of knowing that things will work out in spite of myself.

how about an inspiring message not involving god. i have been baptised through the church of christ and the lutheran church, . i want to believe in a god, i think he might even be out there. but its totally discouraging to a drinker that is seeking help and gets told to seek help from god. when they dont even know if he exists. 4 out of 5 of my friends think that religion is a sham. you should all keep that in mind when you offer advice to people seeking help.

i dig that you believe in the higher power, but this is about helping people. sicking some jesus at them isnt gonna help them any.

I'm over a year sober now but I remember my first few days. It took me a few months to get into the new habit of not drinking. It takes time for our brains to get used to a new routine. Threat not, this too really shall pass my friend.

All the best, Phil in England

NORMAL...ditto to the rest!

If I might just add alittle more tho...

I have been taught that when the urges come, and come on hard like a ton of bricks, get something to EAT! Some say something SWEET does the trick better. I find that it does, also.

The advice you have heard is most excellent and the meeting in 30 min was good timing...but, when you have this happen out of the clear blue, get to the food, phone, your knees...or even here! or an online chat.

When we are in the moment, we better do something quick if we don't have that much sobriety yet.

Sponsor! as mentioned too. Or anyone on your call list. Don't mess around tho...it always lead me to a drunk!

Well, it is Sunday, but I hope you still get what you need here.

One day at a time...one min...one second..

RobB said it good...feelings pass... This Too Shall Pass!

Thank you all, such good advice and it helps to remember that I am not the only one going through this. I have made it through the weekend so far and still sober!