I am struggling with depression and loneliness. I don't know

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#1

I am struggling with depression and loneliness. I don't know what to do or how to meet people if I'm not at the bar!

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#2

Hello! I can definitely relate.

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#3

I can relate. Are there any activities you enjoy that may have a social aspect involved? Some examples: running - run clubs are a thing now. Yoga classes. Board game groups. There's a lot out there in the world, what are your interests that could align with socializing?

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#4

I struggle with the same. Outside of the AA fellowship I don’t have much of a network

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#5

Yeah sucks I just finished a rehab got a spot in this little town I know no one I've made 1 meeting but I'm not good at socializing without a buzz I'm hoping to meet some people at AA an NA meetings Anyway God's gonna Carry us all through this Shoot if we have made it through all the partying years this should be nothing

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#6

Rachel, you’re not alone. Many of us had and still have similar struggles.
For me, I went to 90 different in person AA/NA/CA meetings in 90 days. This helped me find the meetings and people I really enjoyed. At first I just listened and then started to share my stories. I was not lonely and made lots of meaningful connections. I found relief and happiness in sobriety.
I’m here if you want to talk

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#8

Pray pray and pray ask Yah (God) to come into your life and take away what's void in your life. Believe what you :pray: for and it will come to pass

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#9

Praying for you! Meetings are a great place to meet people.

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#10

Are you done yet?
Have you had enough pain?
Are you willing to go to any lengths to stay sober?
I was asked these three questions when I got sober 31 years ago. I answered yes, yes, yes! I was done. I surrendered.

Here’s what I did and continue to do…..
Have a good sponsor and thoroughly work ALL 12 steps with her.
Read the Big Book then read it again, and again and……
Get to a meeting everyday sometimes twice a day.
Find a good home group and pour coffee, greet people, wash tables, etc.
Become a part of that group.
Long term sobriety is available to each of us IF WE to the work.
Best wishes :pray::peace_symbol:

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#11

Right on Kim! Thanks. It’s exactly the road map to happy sobriety.

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#12

@rachel335330 You're not alone. We are all in this together. I know what worked for me was getting involved in my recovery program and working with others.