cravings

[jlannspr]

At day 68 and having the strongest cravings I've had since quitting. They came on fast and my brain was even going through buying them in my head. I know that path will lead no where, but it's weird that after so much time I am craving like I quit yesterday. I'm pretty bored at work too which may have something to do with it. I also saw an old hookup pass by yesterday. I think those things have triggered this. Any others have these issues so far in?

[jlannspr]

Wow, the person I messed with a lot and got pills from was arrested today for possession and intent. The Lord is looking out for me. I could have easily been there or meeting them and got into trouble too. Holding these  clean days so sacred!

[jlannspr]

I went to the gym and drove around in the rain. Feel a bit better. Just being tested today, "this too shall pass." I've worked toooo hard for these 68 days. Thanks dominosarah, you're a great leader!!

[dominosarah]

First off get that craving out of your head as using is NOT an option.  Look around at all you have to be grateful for.  Focus on the positive things we have now being in recovery.  I have seen a few hookups myself and now i just look at them and all i see is a shell of a body, so very sad.

You are doing great so keep it going!  Congrats on 68 days clean!!!

A few spoonfuls of grandma's molasses always makes me feel better when i start craving!  It reminds me of grandma's house and that was always a happy place to go!

[jlannspr]

Thanks Sonrissa, great post. I hope this post and answers will be inspiration to others as well. Thank you all.

[Sonrissa]

Hi there! Yes, this happens! I will be going along doing the life thing, when wham! All of the sudden a strong craving will hit! Usually, it's when I have some sort of stressful incident! But, boredom can bring it on also! You did great by posting and getting support! Get yourself distracted and once your brain realizes that it's not gonna get anything, the craving will pass! Take care and stay strong! 68 days is amazing! Congrats on that, and keep up the work!

[jlannspr]

You are right about fighting it, thanks for the comment. I consider myself pretty strong-minded, just don't know why I let this get in my head. Nothing good will come of acting on it, honestly, I'd not let myself do it, but just the thought creeping into my head constantly today is startling. Awesome on those 39 days!!

[storminnrmn]

First off congrats on day 68 and stay strong! I am not that far in, but I am at 39 days. I really didn't have cravings for the first 25 or so days, but the being bored at work is a trigger of mine and lately have had a couple. I haven't tried to act on it, but there have been a couple days when the thought creeped in my head. But, like you said, where will that lead us?  I think it is just something that will come and go for a while, but each time we fight it we will be that much stronger!