@pasteyface posted a new topic, subject "Cravings today". It read:

   Im 70 days sober. But im really craving a beer right now. Send help.

@everhopeful replied

    Don't do it. You'll just end up right back where you were 70 days ago. I'm an alcoholic myself. The desire to drink fades with time.
    
    Download some AA material and read it instead.

To which @ZmaGal replied

    Congratulations on 70 days sober!!!
    
    Can you go to an AA meeting? They also have online meetings

Then @LittleMissSlothy said

    70 days is really amazing. You've done good. Imagine going further… It would feel even better.

Then @Sezbot241 said

    Good for you @pasteyface! It isn't easy giving up on things, so well done on getting to 70 days sober. Hang in there, the craving will lessen with time.

@pasteyface replied

    I rarely get cravings but today is exceptional. I think its cause my anxiety is high this morning. I know beer wpuld chill me out. I also know that if i drank id feel guilty and get paranoid right away. My dad doesnt like me drinking and when i do it i feel bad. Quitting has really helped our relationship. I know if i drink ill start drinking every day again. So much money wasted.

To which @GrayBear replied

    At 70 days, it is all in your head. Stay strong.

After which, @ZmaGal added

    You can get through this. Are you willing to do an AA meeting?

So @WhiteRaven replied

    70 days is great! Maybe try doing some exercise to distract your mind from the cravings, and maybe it'll help your anxiety, too. Go to an AA meeting if one is available. Good luck!

Then @Jayster said

    If you booze, you loose

After which, @labratmat added

    If I had a bag of pills and offered you one telling you that this pill is going to make you stupid. It is going to slow down your senses, make you unbalanced and stumble, slur your words, damage your internal organs, ruin your sleep patterns, make you physically addicted, alter your vision and dull you in every way, would you take it?
    
    You see, you have to see what alcohol is. Alcohol is a stupefying drug.
    
    The drunk who is stumbling and falling down on his way home may be lost to himself internally , escaping his troubles is a stupid man. Lacking the sensibilities of his true self he is a wreck and a shell of himself.
    
    Know this. Realise this. Don't crawl back into the bed of stupidity with a drug that literally stupefies you.

Then @pasteyface said

    Yeah. If i drink i cant open my eyes. I end up going to yclark@example.com. Its not worth it. I drank 6 dr peppers instead.

@system replied

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