After 6 months on Nal over the winter I finally lost the satisfaction that I felt from drinking. I really have had no urge to drink since I stopped.

It's not all roses though, as my sleep has been not so good, I've developed a serious Werthers candy habit and my mood is now best described as "flat". I have been on Wellbutrin to combat the depression I'm feeling without alcohol. Only 4 weeks so far, so not enough time for an effect to appear yet.

Now with warmer spring temps I am facing perhaps my biggest non-drinking challenge; the backyard. The sun, pool, radio, the bbq were all part of a great day (and a bad next morning). It's not that I want to drink. But I want SOMETHING. I don't know if anyone can relate but a drink was a treat after a hard-working day in the garden, or just something to change the mood, elevate the spirits I guess. Just to change things up.

Weed is okay, but I have mostly lost interest in that too. And no matter how fancy a drink in a tall glass is, it's not really hitting the spot.

Does anyone else feel this need for "something" extra? Does it pass eventually?

I get it occasionally, I think it's just a bit of leftover wiring. Different environment, different triggers. Watch out for the Wellbutrin, sometimes people forget to stay hydrated...

The sugar thing is real, and famous at that. I certainly got it. Never really cared for dessert when I was drinking, but when I cut back to a couple of six packs per month/month and a half, chocolate is where it's at!

Do I need more Nal therapy, or is this just the way it is? Sometimes I can get quite irritable with everything and everyone. Then I feel an urge for a lift, a change.

No worries about drinking water. I have always been a big water drinker, Carbonated water and a splash or Arizona green tea is great.

You could give it a try. This may just be what your brain leaps to as the next thing in line when it no longer jumps to the booze. Sounds like some sort of anxiety?