Picked up my one month chip this week, been to a meeting every day since my sober date, working with my sponsor every day, working on step 6, but I still feel very bored in life. Aimless, alone and unmotivated. Staying sober but hoping this depressed thinking will lighten up. Just praying about it constantly. Anyone have advice on ways to stay busy when you don’t have wife, kids, or very demanding job? My days are filled with a TON of downtime and this was usually why I would drink…boredom.
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Do you like dogs? If you know you can commit to one for their lifetime, get a puppy. Training will keep you busy and so will all the adventures. The love and connection with a dog is priceless. I suggest a lab. Loyal till the end. Or get a breed that's good at agility! That would be rewarding and fun.
Take a class/ learn something new? photography, cooking.
Bored? That's called peace. Many of us new in recovery are unfamiliar with that. You'll get used to it & enjoy it.
Just keep doing the next right things will fall into place.
One recommendation is doing the 20 & 20. Get to the meetings 20 min early & stay 20 min late. This is when you get to engage others in recovery & make life long friends. It takes a bit of time & effort but it does happen. Trust the process & know that you are on the greatest adventure of your life.
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You on your way to that new life. Congratulations
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I do have a dog and he’s my world! I spend quite a bit of time outside with him
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Oh that's great!! Me too. So grateful for my pups
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