Completely new to any of this stuff. I’ve struggled with addiction - in many forms - for much of my adult life. I’ve made attempts at sobriety on a few occasions (none of which have succeeded, hence me being here today), but I feel like I really want to give it my all this time. I’m a little scared - primarily because of how lonely I get when I’m not around ‘friends’ that drink and do drugs. So my biggest fear really is doing this alone. I live by myself and asides from my work colleagues, I rarely speak to anyone. Any tips/support or just conversation in general would go along way. I think I’m ready to start my new life, I really hope I find people who are in a similar situation to me so that I can start some real, healthy, and long lasting relationships.
Welcome! I’ve been using this app off and on for a few years now (fallen off the wagon more times than I can count) and it has always helped me stay sober for extended periods. You will find many helpful and caring people here! I wish you the best of luck!
That means a lot, thank you
Welcome to the forum Sam.
Though it was incredibly hard I had to also walk away from those I had considered my friends for many years. It wasn’t easy but is definitely turning out to be for the best.
This place has been incredibly helpful and a major part of me getting sober. There is tons of
Helpful info along with a great group of supportive people. I recommend reading around and getting involved where you’re comfortable. I suggest checking out the daily check in thread as it’s a great place to get to know many of the regular members in one place. I look forward to seeing you around here. You can do this . You just have to take it ODAAT.
Hey there, welcome Samuel! We were all new here once, and new to sobriety as well, so we get it. This app and all the people who have come thru here have helped me stay sober for a long time after many decades of drinking and drugs. There is a lot to read to keep you busy and learning about what works for some us and what doesn’t. Glad you are here.
I think those feelings are something many, if not all of us can relate to.
It is certainly challenging at first and sometimes even now, but I had to be really honest with myself about the choices I was making in not only my habits but my peers as well.
I love them dearly but I realized we were all wounded people familiar with one another’s pain and shared addictions. We can drown and suffer together or we can each find the courage and strength to demand more for ourselves from ourselves.
I think when it comes to evolving we have to accept the fact that it’s not meant to be easy, it’s meant to challenge us and move us in new and better spaces.
You’ve already decided you want more for yourself, now is the time to step up and get it.
You can do this! 
Hey 
Welcome Sam
This is a great place to get and be sober. And most importantly help others along the way. That’s what helps keep me sober. Have a good read around. There’s lots of great info about addiction here. Learn all you can about it.
Join in when you’re comfortable. If you got any questions about anything the lights are always on and someone is always willing to help.
Hey, and welcome, Sam.
I think a lot of us understand how it is to be lonely and sober. I dont have any advice that hasn’t been offered already except to find some people here to connect and keep in touch with- there are lots of good people on here.
Welcome to the site. Lots of people in a similar situation here and you will have lots of support and also a place to be accountable, again, welcome.
Welcome hi from Scotland maybe try a meeting meet new like minded people wish you well
Welcome to TS @Samuel_98 
@SoberSassy I’m with Ray on this one give it your all like you’re saying you want to and get to a support group meeting or detox facility today.
be well my friend
Welcome. 
It takes courage to decide to make a change and start something new. You have done just that by joining this app. It sounds like you might have to do some in your offline life as well, and change the circles and environments you hang out in if you want to stop.
Loneliness was a big reason i drank. I drank to fit in then id drink because i didnt feel like i didnt fit in. I drank to celebrate and commiserate. Addiction and the unhealthy patterns can be broken with some work.
- Find community this place and aa are mine
- Dedicate just as much time to your healing that you would to your addiction
- Just dont pick up today
Welcome! I too am new to this app but have found it a great place to go to find motivation and support! I’ve struggled on and off for years with one addiction or another and am on my longest stretch sober. Congratulations on taking the step to better you! I also consider myself a “loner” so to speak especially since cutting ties with people still in active addiction. Just know you have friends here so keep coming back 