One of the main reasons I drank is because I ended up just getting bored among other things. I work swing shift, so I have limited daylight to do things. I work 4 12s and get 3 days off which I'm grateful. Still I have a hard time not wanting that high from drinking to entertain myself. I was a weekend drinker and rarely drink weekdays. Also I've used drinking as a crutch for my anxiety if it gets bad, the drink makes it go away. If anyone has been in the same situation and has advic, I'd appreciate it. I have 2 days sober and would appreciate it. I plan on getting a therapist soon and will start going to a.a. on weekends. I work too much on weekdays to do much then. I just work and sleep. Thanks, everybody.
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Seeing a psychiatrist and therapist really helps me with my anxiety 
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I was like that in the beginning for me I started building new hobbies like video games entertainment etc.but I've grown to love fitness it's such a stress relief for me.ill pray for you brother
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I don't think I ever needed more of a reason to drink than that I wanted to drink. I had a similar schedule and for awhile didn't drink on days I worked but that will pass and you will find yourself drinking wveryday, and then you'll find yourself drinking even when you don't want to, you have to. AA and therapy is a great start
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Hey Levon, I started with physical activity and it’s helped so much both physically and mentally. Totally normal for you to be bored I was the same way. Attend meetings and find friends there to hang out with. Try out things you never thought you had time for because of the drinking. Some of them you won’t like and some you will🙏
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Good deal, glad you’re here. Definitely hit A.A. meetings.
I found once I sobered up i haven’t been bored at all. It’s a good life in sobriety.
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Yeah it's something I'd like to get into more on weekends for sure. Sometimes I'm just so exhausted from work though. I work 50 hour weeks and it's extremely physically demanding. I work at a saw mill. I'm sure I will start to have more energy though getting good sleep and not drinking though. I know when you drink then sleep you don't get a good night's rest.
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For sure I get what you're saying. Thank you
Alcohol also causes anxiety, so stay out of that nasty cycle and take care of yourself!
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Yeah the withdrawal definitely does that for sure. Much better off actually dealing with my anxiety in a healthy manner. Was just looking for advice I know staying away from drinking is best 
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I had the same problem doing shift work at the hospital. I find channeling the energy I put into drinking into other pursuits like exercise and healthy cooking a huge positive. Exercise and meditation are what I use for my anxiety and sobriety gives me peace of mind. Keep after your goals you got this.
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I first drank years ago realizing it alleviated my anxiety. After years and years, it built up to the point to if I wasn't drinking, I had anxiety. And then at my extreme point, even drinking stopped helping it and I was too far gone to know what to do. They were absolutely correct in saying that alcohol causes it. After I quit this last time, my anxiety was unbearable. Anxiety meds helped me so much to stay sober. Some will say, so you traded one addiction for another ? Nope. I can now live my life free and clear, without worry that it's anything other than myself that would affect my being. Here if you ever need to talk, brother. 13 months sober here
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Yeah I'm glad I wasn't an every day drinker. I'm doing really good actually. Just exhausted from my job lol. I look forward to the future. I'm glad I didn't hit a bottom like some people do. I know it can become every day for sure, and I'm sure it would have if I had continued. I'm a lot luckier than some others and I'm pretty greatful. Life looks good for now
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Congratulations on two days brother. Keep up the amazing work.
Do you go to meetings?
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Yes indeed.
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Yes boredom is my main trigger and having urges
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I would wake up earlier but then sleep deprivation kicks in and that's a big trigger for me 
. I wake up at 2:40pm normally
Thank you all for the replies. I had my first weekend sober in a long time which was my goal. Almost two weeks. I had a great weekend sober and doing different things. Thank you all for the advice. It was nice to be lucid on my free time.
I work at an emergency hospital and would only drink on the weekends to cope with the stress. I was numbing the pain and not dealing with my emotions. After 15 plus years I broke down. With therapy and AA I started dealing with my emotions. I developed a new routine. Going for walks. Reading. Exercise. I sleep great now and I have more energy than ever. I am not bored, and when I am I reach out to a sober friend
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