Boredom is f@#%ing killing me!!!
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i feel this 100 but u need to think about why u are doing this and the reason you stopped. how unmanageable it made our living and destroyed is. slowly killing our selves. reach out to your higherpower for help. you got this homie!
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Go to a bunch of meetings and be helpful. Make coffee etc. Get busy! I know we hear it all the time, but it has really helped me through the rough times.
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Just remember whatever it is that’s making you want to use - you can handle it better sober.
When I get bored I do a “closet clearing” (doesn’t have to be a closet can be a junk drawer, a cupboard that’s a disaster.
I take everything out and only put back what I need or will need soon. As I’m doing this I try to think about my emotional life. Is there anything there (old thoughts, past wounds, even relationships) that are maybe cluttering up my life. And I get rid of what I can. It helps me to feel lighter, less depressed and less bored.
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Thanks! That’s great advice Cindy!! I think that I’ll clean up the garage today. That should keep me busy for most of the day. Lol 
It’s not worth it brotha. If you feel like using. You’re doing the right thing by reaching out. We’re here with you and for you. We love you bro
The feeling is false, as you probably already know. Sometimes we get bored. Reading a book is a calm way to pass the time without causing any self harm.
It's called peace and when you're accustomed to chaos it can drive you nuts.
As time and recovery move forward, you'll begin to recognize and appreciate peace for what it is. We all need it
Hey Adam! As others have mentioned, getting a hobby can definitely help you out, from exercising to learning a new skill, it can definitely help you keep your mind busy!
Get really into SERVICE
I don’t want to thank everyone who has helped me through this rough patch. I’ve been cleaning the house like a MADMAN for hours now! LOL!! But it’s helping! THANKS 
When that happens I use something my grade school assistant teacher said rhymes what your going though and do all the good stuff
So if you bored let's see
Bored)
Play wit toys.
Bored)
Eat some porridge.
Bored)
Play wit swords.
Bored)
Or join the recovery force taking life day by day if it don't get no better just know it could always be worst.
Just to rhyme a few wit you I'm sure you could think of a few to carry on even treatment suggest we download a prayer picture or song etc to get us going from being in such a bore state but if it happen and it does at time tell someone and hopefully they could share how they getting through there bored times without a charge being placed on you so I hope one of mine was helpful since we living in bust a rhyme times in recovery 
Glad you’re making it through. As was said here already. Get to meetings and get busy.
If we have too much time on our hands then we think too much. Busy your mind with tasks and service.
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Same here need hobbies