This is my first post here and I’m in the early stages of recovery from 4 different substances. I’m 24 years old but I’ve been a complete zombie since I was 16 due to my addictions. I’ve dealt with so much loss and heartbreak over this time period and I’ve decided enough is enough. I’m on day 4 of recovery and it feels both incredibly rewarding and extremely tormenting. I just don’t know what to do with myself because I’m so used to being high in my bed all day. I’ve been exercising more and picking up old hobbies like basketball/reading, but there are just so many hours in the day while sober. I also feel like I lack a sober community or likeminded friends and I’m hoping that this community will provide me with much needed support. I’m fighting like crazy and taking things one day at a time, but I’m terrified that I will relapse and become more addicted and hopeless than ever. I’d be grateful for any tips or advice on how to navigate these early stages of recovery and I’m really hoping that I can make some friends!
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You should be proud of yourself for taking the first steps! You are brave and smart!!
It's a journey that has so many great benefits.
Don't try to do it alone, you'll likely need a village.
Make a list of new things you've always wanted to try but never have- going through new (healthy) experiences adds to your mental stimulation and makes time go by much faster!
10 minutes at a time. So glad you're taking these steps for yourself!