Does anybody else in recovery feel like it takes great effort to keep a conversation going without the use of your substance?
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Yes and I get very bored.
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Absolutely. I suck at dating now lol
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Better living through chemistry. Lol I totally agree with you a few different substances would definitely make the conversation about the weather, job, or whatever actually kinda interesting even though honestly you could care less
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Maybe we are just boring, like everyone else?
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Have to actually put forth effort now…
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Yes, for sure! I struggle with that, I find myself wanting to get out of that convo asap 
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Yes and no. I do fine one on one, or in social situation when drinking/partying is not the main focus. However, if I’m at a party or a bar, I can’t seem to let go and relax. My mind can’t stop focusing on the party favors and the fact that I can’t participate. I get antsy and can’t put up with the nonsense that others are spewing
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I definitely struggle but I always been kinda an outsider. But on here I been trying to make connections bc even if our experiences aren’t the same, we all have a common bond.
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All the time. Especially with women for some reason. I’m 44 and sad to say that I’ve never had a relationship that didn’t start with drinks.