Having problems finding joy and fun in sobriety and it’s

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Having problems finding joy and fun in sobriety and it’s been o we a year.

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#2

What are your favorite things to do?

#3

Have you tried fellowshipping in the programs in your local area? Going to meetings and getting with others in sobriety can be loads of fun. Give it a shot.

#4

What kind of things do you like? There's so much fun in sobriety.

It's fall. You can go to a pumpkin patch, apple picking, hay ride, corn mazes. You can decorate for fall/Thanksgiving. You can host a game night for your friends.

#5

I am having trouble as well as life seems not as fun- working on new hobbies

#7

Finding fun, Mel, is looking inside to see what sparks your passion — yoga, dancing, walking/hiking, cooking, baking, reading, time with family or friends, listening to music or podcasts.. hope you find some fun today :slightly_smiling_face:

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I need to learn how to have fun without drinking as well. I am struggling with having friends that don't drink. One of my happy hour buddies tells me I just need to cut back not quit. I thought there'd be more concern and support. Shocks you

#9

For me it wasn't about finding joy and fun ,it was all about working on myself showing up on a daily basis . My goal was alway's to be happy joyous and free and that only came after I did the work laud out in the program, and believe me it was hard to look at myself but only then was I able to change . All I can suggest is do the work and the miracle will happen! The promises will come true , Hang in there your doing great :slightly_smiling_face:

#11

In my experience searching for joy is a never ending battle with no victory.
For me in order to "find" joy I had to.....

  1. clear my mind of the anxieties and perceptual boxes I marked as being joy.
  2. intently focus on being true to myself and not wear a mask.
  3. Live in the moment be present completely present.

Doing these 3 things i discovered that i didnt really find joy at all. By being myself and living in the moment joy had found me.

Hope this helps.
Stay Strong
Stay Sober

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#12

Any kind of meetings.or aa meetings

#13

Your right it’s very boring when you don’t know how to enjoy your self with drinking.Your views of people placed you loved while drinking may not be fun. Everything comes with a price. What made you stop drinking?

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There are many sober social groups that have outdoor recreation or movie nights. Maybe see if there are any in your area.

#16

Hang in there.

#17

I struggle as well. It's like I'm an empty shell

#18

I do all the things I used to just have money to so them even more!