You know what it can be the 99th time trying some people don’t try at all, so congrats on day 2, take it one day at time don’t rush and enjoy being sober. Find something else to do the you like, like rap and put it on youtube or something just saying. Take care and don’t give up you got this all the way. oh one last thing when your bored put a bible right infront of you and read it, helps.
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I work out. And run. I hate running but I run. And lifting weights makes me feel amazing. Gives me a little high. We recently moved and I didn’t have a gym so I went today and joined good ole planet fitness and ran 2 miles and wore my legs out with weights.Boredom is a huge problem for me. I’m trying to think of another hobby. Maybe gardening vegetables or something lol
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Lmao you don’t think so whatever works for you I guess, that was funny.
dude same on the “just one day” blurring into months. I’m not going to miss it. feels like the world is ending these days so I’ve gotta keep my eyes open n make up for lost time.
love this forum, and new as well
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Your experience is not unusual. I had a terrible experience with AA. But then many people find them invaluable. I can really recommend The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray. The audio book got me through my toughest days. Still does.
The thing I have learnt is that there is no single perfect way to keep sober. There’s something cathartic about this space as well. Keep in touch with us all. X
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Congrats on your 222 days sober.
Hugs
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Yea when I went to meetings it was a few years ago and we lived on the north side of our town. I went to the closest meeting and was told I shouldn’t be there because I was a white woman. I was told I should find a ladies group and go to that instead. I went a few more times but never felt welcome. So I just stopped going.
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My experience was similar. After attending several I shared that I was a social worker. Some of the group told me that their lives had been ruined by social workers, had their children removed etc.
I didn’t know what to say. I continued to go but it was made pretty clear that I was persona non grata. But I know that so many people find sobriety and serenity in the organisation.
Maybe we were just unlucky? Here is good though. 
Here is nice. I love how open, honest and welcoming everyone is. I’m thinking of trying a meeting in my new town once they open back up
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I hope it works out well for you. I’m good with my books, this place and my coping strategies at the moment. Having a dark sense of humour helps too!
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I share a similar experience to yours. I’ve tried to quit time and time again but I downloaded this app, as I was feeling more “serious” this time and stumbled upon this group of people. I come back to read the threads multiple times per day and I never had this sort of support system before. I feel like this time could be different…for both of us. Keep strong.
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Hey Jen and welcome to talking sober! Im Emilie it’s great to meet you! A lot of our stories are similar to yours-started drinking at a young age. I’ve been sober for 15 months now. I gave up drinking at the age of 28 when my doctor told me I had liver cirrhosis due to abusing acetaminophen, adderall and heavy heavy continuous drinking. It was pretty scary. I’m glad you’re here with us. As far as boredom goes, I felt the same way in the beginning but I can honestly say now I am never ever ever bored. Go to your bookstore and browse the shelves-pick up a few books that look interesting to you. Sign up for weekly blog emails. Make homemade face masks. I started a dog walking business with my dad called dad and daughters when I got sober just in the local neighborhood. It brought my dad and I closer and put some extra cash in my pocket 
I put all the money I was spending into drinking and did a evo turbo swap to my car. I made it fast & began racing it on the track…I get my high from that now. the world is yours when your sober. I’m excited for you! 
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Thank you for your comment. I was just coming here because I feel sad in a weird way. Like obviously my mind is messed up cause I’m sitting here thinking how others are probably having their Friday drink and being jealous knowing I can’t and shouldn’t drink because I don’t have a stopping point.
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I need this time to be different. I’ve heard it gets easier and god I hope so cause right now all I want is to drink
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Same… I am doing all I can to distract myself with positive things. Get out of the house for awhile if you can. Listen to music and go for a walk. 
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I was feeling sad too, like breaking up with a bf only it’s alcohol. And I said the same thing the other day, not being able to stop. Keep that in mind and how crappy you feel waking up the next day. It helps me…
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I was gonna go for a walk but it’s about 100 here. I’ll probably just go to sleep and hope tomorrow is easier
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Keep at it Jen. Have a cold shower if it helps (you’d be surprised). You’ll need some new routines to replace your old ones. It will get better with time, I promise.
Lots of people check in here and this is a nice place to see how everyone’s doing:
Stick with it and don’t give up love. You’re a good person and you deserve sobriety 
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That’s a big step!
You know your problem, all of us have felt like that!
Please keep up!
trust and love yourself!
You can do this!
Kisses
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