Does anyone else find sobriety lonely? I used to think

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#21

Go to more meetings meet more sober people

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#22

Get involved in volunteering and/or athletic activities so you meet helpful,healthy, friendly people.

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#23

Hey Nikki

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#24

You should take Nancyā€™s advice and go to more meetings make more friends, tell them about how you feel during your meetings they are sure to help out

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#25

Hello Nikki, I have felt lonely after getting sober, even after being sober for a while. I had to learn to love myself. I also needed to look at what I wanted from people. People were in my life, but were not what I was truly looking for. When I became honest with myself, the loneliness lifted and getting to more meetings to meet new people really helped :heavy_heart_exclamation: Thank you for reaching out

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#26

Yes, it can be lonely. If you ever need a friend please hit me up

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#27

Yeah, and it was hurtful at first, until I hung out with a couple of them after being sober for awhile and realized I was great where I was.

We didnā€™t have much in common and I couldnā€™t se myself sitting with a drink to enjoy a nice afternoon. To be honest, I really enjoy my time with myself now. Hang in there.

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#28

Yes but I found peace in my life. My puppy is my greatest joy these days

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#29

You are so right girl I thought I had a ton of friends they were only my drinking buddies or drug friends now that I have almost 3 years clean and Iā€™m teaching NA classes and going to a lot of meetings. I have so many friends that are sober, loving and caring.

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#30

Definitely can relate but I start going to more meetings and building a network

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#31

I did volunteering, found groups on meetup based on common interests that arenā€™t centered around drinking.

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#32

It can be lonely, especially if bridges were burned with family. Thatā€™s why I downloaded this app and I have three cats and a dog.

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#33

Yes I do from time to time. It can have it good points, but also it's bad points. You just have to remember your higher power is always with you. Message me anytime

#34

Are you sure?

Maybe the drinking buddies don't want to:

A. Tempt you with booze,

B. Give you the recognition
(As in they see undeniable change that soberity has had and it makes them feel uncomfortable and/or inferior),

C. Stop drinking