I am only in my 2nd week of recovery how did others fight the thoughts or urges especially when your bored
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I got a home group, sponsor and worked The Steps.
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In person AA/NA meetings really helped. Getting sponsored and doing the 12 steps thoroughly helps tremendously.
Boredom is not something I can do. I get constructive in my sobriety.
I’m here if you want to talk or have any questions
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Micro dose yourself with happiness...like .. music, walking, silly dance, make a greatful list. Pause . Learn to sit with your discomfort...it's your body fighting to heal. I like to go to YouTube and find videos on coping skills ..feed your brain a different substance
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Just like everyone said, meetings, take phone numbers and call someone. Don't worry if you think you are going to "bother" someone, that's what we are here for!
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Find a meeting find a friend in recovery that likes to do things get numbers and most importantly pray like your life depends on it and always remember that you are welcome here
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I started diamond art! It works really well for redirecting the brain. It keeps hands busy as well. I have anxiety as well and it relaxes the anxiety as well. I think of my positive achievements since Sept 24, 2025 was my clean date
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Remembering why I got sober and not wanting to disappoint my kids family and myself...... took me many years to get back what I lost long ago which was everything I just said.. . Not willing to lose them again or lose myself again
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Yes definitely meetings I’m 3yrs sober never thought I could do it, therapy and staying busy I taught myself to one hand typing,crochet which is now my other addiction a lot cheaper lol also went back to school for free there’s so many programs u can do for free
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The one's that need you will wait for you. Just do you.
You're going to hear do 90 meetings in 90 days A LOT. Mostly, cuz it's a good suggestion. 12 step groups can be a bit clique-ish, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Get connected. Find people that will, organically, keep your mind off it. Use your phone list. You have to be proactive if you want to stay clean. I mean, you don't HAVE to be. You can be as passive as you like. It does tend to make life drag a bit.
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Do online zoom na groups, TikTok groups find a hobby or journal anything but board, board can get you in trouble!! U got this know ur worth!!
Find some else to obsess about that provides a healthier escape