Congrats on day 3. For me, days 3 through 6 were the hardest (yes, all three times I've quit). The first few days were easy, on the excitement of quitting. And after the first week it gets easier (but don't fall into the trap of thinking you're all better now!). But days 3-6, my brain would just keep looping back to alcohol. "Can I drink now? How about now?"
If you're going to be around people who are drinking, and you don't want to, definitely have something non-alcoholic in hand. Water, soda, whatever. It'll give your hands something to do, comforting you with the habit of physically manipulating a beverage. And if you're worried about peer pressure, there's no harm in a white lie. "I shouldn't, I'm on medication," or, "I'm trying to lose a few pounds and I don't need the empty calories," are great excuses that anyone will except.
Well done so far, keep it up!
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