How to stop the urges

[TonyBlairsLover]

Currently sat in the carvery and I want to cry they’re so strong. There’s no way I can get a drink but I feel so sad and the urge won’t go away

It will. A day at a time. Remember why you don't want to drink.

Take deep breaths, today will pass. Eat food that gives you pleasure.

You can do this.

@nellienolan thank you, I’m having some mini pizza wheel things :)

I hope you got through the day ok?

It passes for sure.

Think about how you feel after you drink. The bad hangovers, the embarrassment, the reason you stopped drinking in the first place.

@nellienolan I feel sad so I’m going to try to go to bed

I conquered the cravings. Cravings so strong they would lead me to the shop if I ran out (didn't keep much in the house).
Mindfulness, lean into the feeling of the craving, don't try to ignore it. It is then exposed as a feeling that passes, because it always does. Very hard at first but it gets easier.
I hardly drink now, and never get cravings.
Good luck, you can do it.