u/Waffle631

Boredom killers

34days in and still struggling to kill time but this stuff has worked for me

Biking/ finding new tv shows/movies

Someone posted somewhere about how they have the hobby of learning new skills (the other day I memorized phone numbers in my contacts, today was how to type properly lol)

Journaling/ stretching/ walking/ light exercise

Cooking/ drinking coffee and laying down listening to true crime, boring history, etc on YouTube

Cleaning/ reorganizing/ decorating

Drawing/ painting/ photography

Sober community activities (by me there’s a group called Phoenix <chicago> that holds free events like rock climbing, mini golf, etc)

Going to meetings- (if you’re anti AA give it a shot you’d be surprised) I’m not religious or someone who’s remotely optimistic or even spiritual but the conversation in there is great +theres all types of groups

If SMART recovery is more your style google their site and there’s a ton of zoom meetings just be ready to hear some kid vent about his jerking off addiction for 20min… some can be unbearable

Push yourself to try new things. I’ve gotten back into studying tech bs I used to be passionate about but really want to try reading fiction, always been somewhat envious of people who instead of scrolling get lost in books

Going for short drives can also be nice

This shit has worked for me pretty well- I used to cave the moment a craving even whispered my name- honestly bought into the idea that you can fight them n win- it’s true- just do something, they don’t last long

I appreciate any suggestions/advice

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u/Waffle631 — 2 days ago

Lonely

Luckily I still have the same friends n we talk daily but since quitting I feel so alone. Feel like it’s me against the world in this independent battle. I think part of it has to do w/ detachment from my former identity. It sucks.

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u/Waffle631 — 5 days ago

30days

Been drinking vodka daily for 6 years tried to quit n cut down so many times. Nasty seizure last October so I’m pretty happy to finally hit 30. Really miss day drinking though. Also sucks to have to quit young I’m 26. The battle continues

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u/Waffle631 — 6 days ago