Been sober for a little over a year and am just having one of those days where loneliness, self pity and self isolation is setting in. I had a bridal party that I left early due to the amount of alcohol and still haven’t been able to get out of the funk. I try to remind myself that I did it! I didn’t drink today, no matter what but these feelings still creep in. What do you guys do when you get like this? I feel so blessed in my life and hate when I feel this way and can’t change it.
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Don’t let your feelings get the best of you. When I feel a certain way with temptation, I hit the gym or leave the area for a nice fast paced walk. And I’m not trying to be religious but I read psalms to chill my thoughts and cravings! Hope this helps 
I do exactly what you are doing. I acknowledge my feelings. I used to lie to myself and ignore that I felt this way. Now I feel my feelings and talk about it with my support group. We have choices today. Choices have consequences. It’s amazing that you were able to think it thru and make the best choice for yourself. The worst consequences of not drinking are the loneliness and disconnected feelings you’re feeling now. These feelings are temporary and will pass. The consequences of choosing to drink are long lasting and disastrous. Meditate and give yourself some self care. Love on yourself, and let go of the negativity. You got this
I usually do something I enjoy like fishing or I get in the car and go for a drive.
I usually like to journal about my feelings when I feel like I am overwhelmed with sadness!
If you realize that the supposed benefits of alcohol are really illusions then you won't feel like you're missing anything when you choose to drink things without alcohol in them. One example is that immediate feeling of relief: it takes 6 to 8 minutes for alcohol to reach the brain, so that feeling is placebo.
They say nothing worth having comes easily. The stress that you are experiencing is just an unfortunate consequence of your strength. You were conscious enough and strong enough to remove yourself from a situation instead of giving in. Many of us may have went a different route and woke up with different regrets. Not sure how you can cheer yourself up. But sometimes ice cream works wonders. Lol
I call my sponsor and then go to a meeting
Great job not drinking. Feelings are tough for me in early sobriety because I drank them away for so long. I’ve noticed that every time I get the feeling of loneliness, etc., that if I am able to get passed it without drinking, I feel stronger on the other side
I usually go exercise or do something outside and go to bed early. I wake up early so I am usually tired anyway by 9 and that helps. Almost always wake up feeling rested and better mentally. I realize you might be a night owl so this may not work.
Just came across this hopefully your still sober
Don't wallow in it. Go do something positive like go for a walk, exercise, yoga, meeting, hiking, whatever you enjoy. Stay strong