So close to my 1 year chip

[AGH1947]

On the 26th of December 2019 I will be one year sober!
I thought I was doing okay with how far I have made it, but the last month of so I have been really feeling the cravings again, I am avoiding the shops just in case.
I was told I would die if I carried on drinking and now I have this fear that I won't make it. For some reason I seem to be scared to make it to the year! Dose anyone felt this?

I've never been through this but want to say congrats on getting this far!! It must be a really hard time of the year.
Focus on the countdown. Twenty days until you get your token.
You could even set yourself something celebratory to do each day as a distraction.
Day 20 -wrap presents
Day 19 -pick your ideal Xmas meal (money no object)
Day 18 - make a Christmas playlist
Day 17 - take the dog for a walk with tinsel on

Etc etc. You could always change these for things you like doing that aren't Xmas related.

Oh well done AGH. You've come so far. I agree distraction is the key.

@Catworrier @sniffsneeze thank you so much. I think you're both right with the distraction ideas!

We are supporting someone in the early days of their sobriety and there is just so much, everywhere on the media, offers in shops etc featuring alcohol at the moment - must be so difficult for those fighting this battle.

Congratulations on your achievement so far !

For some reason I seem to be scared to make it to the year!
Being scared is common.
Pretty much like when we have a big occasion we reward ourselves with a drink. The mind is scared or I think confused because it knows 1 year is a big thing, but not used to being not rewarded by drinking. How will you celebrate 1 year?? Same as you did the first 24 hours. A day at a time.

How's it going OP?

On day to go! Would be great to hear how you've done! @AGH1947