Suddenly addictive, what to do?
Hello,
For about a week now I have had an craving again, i.e. a strong desire for alcohol (beer).
I've been sober for a year now. At first, I occasionally had cravings, but then I didn't have anything for months, and I even had an aversion to alcohol; the smell alone disgusted me. Nothing has really triggered me or anything recently, so I don't understand it. My thoughts have been revolving around beer for days. Unfortunately, I don't have an appointment with my addiction counselor until the week after next, and I honestly don't know how I'm going to get through the time until then. Luckily, I've stayed strong so far, but this pressure to drink is driving me crazy. It's never been this bad…
Thanks for your advice.
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Hello!
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I’m lucky to have an appointment with my addiction counselor on 13.01.
My friend also has this,maybe the telephone pastoral care can help at short notice or chase distraction like zb gym or sport
Thank you for your answer. Maybe I’ll turn to the pastoral care if it gets worse.
Respect that you’ve been through for so long! If the addiction pressure is suddenly so strong, try to distract you – sports, friends or just go out. You’re strong and you can do it. The appointment with the consultant is coming soon – until then stay calm, you can.
Thank you for your answer. I am just wondering that I suddenly have a look after a year.
It’s obvious that you’re wondering when the pressure suddenly comes back. But that shows how strong you are! And how important it is to continue working on you. Give yourself the time and be proud of what you have done so far.
Do you often see situations where people drink beer in society? I’d get rid of him. I would also avoid drinks market directly. Your addiction print has no organic causes. You might have been stressful lately? Many alcoholics have used alcohol as a stress management strategy, aka, coping,
This can then seem to cause out of nowhere addiction pressure when a stress situation occurs. Btw, finger off alcohol-free beer.
I was never physically dependent, I forgot to mention. Yes, to New Year’s Eve, my mother’s friend drank beer but I had the addiction print before, I can’t explain it myself.
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Then I’ll try that, thank you for your answer.
I’d get some extra support in a self-help group in your place. This can be extremely helpful.
https://www.kenn-dein-limit.de/alcoholberatung/self-help groups/
https://www.actionswoche-alcohol.de/rat-hilfe/sucht-selfhilfegruppe