Having a hard time with wanting to go out, obviously not drink but I still want that Friday night experience…
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That never really went away for me. It’s not as strong now though. I do go out, I just usually go with friends that know I’m sober or I go to sober events through a group I found online. I can share the app with you if you like. I couldn’t go out comfortably until I was a few years sober, but I also lost a lot of associates since sobriety became primary to me. My circle is smaller so I don’t have as many people that are going out now if that makes sense. I’m also 47 and don’t want to be the old guy at club/bar lol. I think it’s perfectly natural, I think it just needs to look different in sobriety because there are lots of triggers out there that lead back to the “old life”.
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Well said Jason, I think we can all relate to Bryan
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Get to a meeting instead. That helps me every time.
I go out some times for karaoke, or concerts, festivals.. it's a better experience sober too!
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