Any tips on how to go our and stay sober

Recovery
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Any tips on how to go our and stay sober. Avoiding temptation is tough as I struggle w depression. Any advise would be wonderful. Thanks friends!

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#2

Welp, being around other sober friends that can watch your back is a huge plus. Surround yourself with sobriety and good times will follow. Hope you can build up a network of positive people around you to help in times of need.

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#3

Know about depression. No fun!! Avoid what triggers you

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Hi Nicole! Some things that help me when I go out: always have a NA beverage in your hand, listen to your inner voice if it says it’s time to go because your sobriety is at risk, have an accountability group/person to check-in with while you are out. The most important thing is to keep your sobriety first, I have bipolar disorder, so I understand needing to pander to other aspects of myself, but sobriety always has to come first. Good luck!

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I echo what Jenn and K. said! I particularly like sparkling mineral water. In a glass with rocks and a lime. It’s familiar with the bubbles, and it doesn’t draw attention to the fact that I don’t drink. (I can and will have that conversation when I’m ready to share, but I don’t want strangers coming up to me drilling me about why am I not drinking).

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#7

Meetings definitely help me! Take it one day at a time. You got this! :hugs::heart:

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#8

Triggers talk to someone don’t rush take it day by day and plenty of rest

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#10

Wait until you feel ready.. Choose life every time. :pray:
Best wishes

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Thank you all so much xo

#13

Just drive yourself, alone. That way you can leave when you feel best to do so. Hanging with others partying can be fun for a little while, but there’s definitely a turning point in the evening.

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#14

Be proud and know your strength is greater than your weaknesses…..sometimes we have to get mad and realize that the rules we impose on ourselves are not justified….depression is not hardly translatable…word cannot touch it but we do have memories of better feelings….I offer my best to you because I have been there….I am still around there but some time allowed me to be further away…know you will have it…be good for yourself….I hope you grow where you want to be….peace!

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