It's been a little over a year for me And I'm having a hard time figuring out what to do with my free time. Anything I pick up I end up getting bored with. I'm pretty restless. After taking the kids to school I come home and pace around my house and end up laying down not because I'm tired but because maybe I'm anxious to get out and do something productive. I never did a program I've only been to NA maybe twice. I never felt the need to go but when I did go it was nice socializing. Anyways I was just thinking of how I could fill up my days aside from my kids sports and their stuff. I need to find a hobby or something of my own. It's been nice getting to know myself with out substance but I think I'm at a point where i kind of hit a brick wall. I want to keep moving forward.
I hear ya. Boredom sucks. The fellowship of the programs is great once you’re in them and always people looking for other sober people to do things with. What interests you?
Hi Chelsea: have you considered taking a commitment at one of your local Alana clubs. It's a great way to be of service, help others and protect your Sobriety at the same time. Thank you for sharing and have a good night
Thanks for response! What is Alana Club? And what do they do?
That's my problem. I'm having troubles finding out what does interest me. I've tried arts and crafts I've tried making bracelets I've tried doing a few other things but I think I want to be more social and meet more people with similarities to me. I love helping people.
There’s an app called MeetUp I believe it is where you can meet people through various activities
Hi Chelsea: an Alana club is basically a place that hosts AA/NA meetings.
You can find them on
AA meetings.org
You can always feel free to ask what commitments do they have available:
It can range from treasurer all the way to making/serving coffee.
But first, go to a couple of different meetings and see which ones you feel most at home at.
Im going to send you a friend request in case you have any questions.
I will look into that! Thanks!
Ooooh okay yeah I know of one place. That's a good idea too. I'll look into some places near me. Idk too much about the meetings but I can learn. Thank you!
I find myself feeling the same way, sometimes I just get outdoors and go for a long walk
I know it’s hard when the loneliness creeps in.
You’re just in a weird, in-between space. This too shall pass. Keep coming here and start meeting others. Build your support network. Hang in there.
Going outdoors and exercising has kept me focused on my goals I have set for myself. Being in nature is very therapeutic. Maybe look into a part time job or volunteering? What kind of hobbies do you enjoy?
I started going to the gym when i got sober. I like the commitment to myself and the schedule i keep myself on going throughout the week. It helps me burn off that anxious energy too.
I also read more.
I started out just going for walks at the beach or in the forest. Downtown. Went to used book stores and found self help books and adventures stories. I noticed that the more I got out and absorbed positive energy, the more I felt better.
Buddhist mindfulness meditation is an the most important thing i can do with my free time. I highly suggest looking up ajahn Brahm. Peace be with you . Just something you might try that may help 
So being bored to much free time could really trigger some people you gotta do something to free up that time for me I wake up go to the gym come home watch tv take a shower watch more tv then go to work, that's five days a week no matter what, I go to the gym and go to work don't miss days it totally helps me!