I struggle daily with depression, anxiety and isolation… I go to AA meetings nearly every evening, but for the rest of the time I’m alone. I don’t want a drink, I pray a lot, try to occupy myself, but still feel empty
I had to take up healthy hobbies and had to get a sponsor. I’m just reading a lot and praying. Moment by moment. Keep in there…these challenges will make us stronger. If you have to go to 3 meetings in one day..even if online, do it.
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Maybe volunteer? Doing something positive where I'm are around other people always helps improve my mood, and it's a good way to make new connections.
I’ve been on and off the wagon since 2018 and I can never get that feeling to go away. I used drinking as a distraction from it for a long time and I’ve used other stuff and hobbies since then… bottom line for me was to figure out why I felt empty and unpack all the garbage from my past that got me there. That has helped me more than any distraction I’ve ever tried.