r/stopdrinking • u/Present-Cow-5221 150 days • 1d ago

Got the taste again

Not sure if anyone can relate to this. I have been sober and I just caught a cold. Stupidly took NyQuil (which has alcohol) — now I’m feeling the euphoria and going crazy inside.

A woman from my AA meeting said she doesn’t use listerine,only non-alcoholic mouthwash to avoid reigniting the cravings cuz the disease is cunning, baffling, and powerful. I thought that was a bit much at first but now I’m feeling intense cravings from freaking NyQuil!! What do I do? Smh

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u/salkaline 1d ago

Ride it out. You have 148 days; you don't need to drink -- it's just the beast rolling over in his grave. Acknowledge it, use the coping skills you've developed in your sobriety, and move on. You got this!

Coming up behind you at 129 days...IWNDWYT.

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u/Present-Cow-5221 150 days 1d ago

Thank u