New here and just finding myself bored a lot

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#1

New here and just finding myself bored a lot. Im working a lot but I miss the social aspect of drinking

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#2

I miss the social aspect but u don't miss drinking

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#3

@nuno192580 ... That's a great way to word it. :+1:

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#4

@jeanette305708 ... For the most part we all miss it. Now you can start the new and improved side of the social spectrum.

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#5

I can feel u on that but you are absolutely never alone,if u ever need a friend just Holla that's not a problem I will talk your :face_with_head_bandage: off lol and know your higher power is there for a reason

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#6

Welcome to Loosid! The social aspect can be hard to lose, but sobriety is so worth it. What things do enjoy doing?

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#7

It’s tough adjusting to a new routine, especially when you’re used to being social.
After 6 years, I just said this yesterday, ‘I work so much.’ I’m missing the social aspect - just hanging out with someone who’s like minded. I couldn’t hang out, but I definitely could pick the phone up and that’s what I did. It changed my whole mood just being able to connect to with someone. Keep going, you’ll find things you enjoy to do sober to fill the void.

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#8

That’s the hard part I am not enjoying anything for very long other then spending time with my son which is limited. I like shopping however that can be costly, and I enjoy hot baths.

#9

Maybe you can build a network of sober people to socialize with. That worked for me

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#10

Finished my 90 day treatment was kinda at a loss of what I was going to do to avoid beer simple chores seemed to take longer with out a cold one to start n one when I was done

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#11

I understand. Try to keep busy. Hobbies! New hobbies. You can go any thing you put your mind too. Go for it. Catch the rainbow!!

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#12

Then got invited to a wedding felt weird but plugged thru it couple days later horse shoe tournament brought 6 bud zero bottles with me put them in the cooler with the other 20 players awkwardness yeah but after a little ball breaking had a great time joking around ball breaking having 17 somewhat buzzed friends congratulate me on not drinking anything was nice social scene is rough but once you get back in without knocking em back is great

#13

Absolutely, I told myself if the people I go out with can't have fun without drinking then I'll hang out with people than can

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#14

I met a lot of great people at 12 step meetings. Maybe you can do that. A sponsor might be something to think about

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#15

I guess they would how do you feel about it the awkward feeling horseshoes my friends the bud zero

#16

@brianna213927 you have chosen wisely. Even in sobriety we have fun... Cow tipping, axe throwing, karaoke, running with the cops instead of from them.