It’s my 5th full day being sober from alcohol I’m glad I took this route I’m glad I downloaded this app and I’m glad for everyone in my life that has been so supportive! Give me some fun hobbies or ideas for distractions for im still struggling with craving as anyone would I’m a huge socializer but I get out of work late any tips or tricks on distractions that helped you guys in your early stages?
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so grateful that you are doing so well on 5 days of sobriety
i did whatever i could do stay busy – puzzles, games on my phone, watched video’s on line and checked out memes.
check out this thread Videos to distract from urges
some ideas to help with the boredom…
- Ride a bicycle.
- Go for a walk.
- Meet a friend for lunch.
- Read a book.
- Play a board game.
- Try a new nonalcoholic drink.
- Attend an exercise class.
- Organize old photos, albums or books.
- Cook dinner.
- Bake cookies.
- Volunteer in your community.
- Write a kind thank-you note.
- Play with your pet.
- Binge a few episodes of a favorite TV show.
- Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in awhile.
- Pick up a new hobby through classes or online tutorials.
- Collect items from around your home for donation.
- Go for a run.
- Play a game with your child.
- Clean your home.
- Meditate or pray.
- Learn a new language with books or an app.
- Try at-home exercises like crunches or planks.
- Help your child with their homework.
- Clean out your car.
- Print and frame digital photos from your phone.
- Take a nap.
- Go to the movies.
- Meal-prep lunches for the workweek.
- Catch up on errands like laundry.
- Walk your dog.
- Finish a home-improvement project.
- Call an elderly relative.
- Plant a garden in your yard (or join a community garden).
- Write in a journal.
- Do a crossword puzzle.
- Plan a vacation (or staycation).
- Make it an early night and head to bed.
- Stream a movie online.
- Run yourself a hot bath.
- Catch up on your favorite podcast.
- Take yourself out for ice cream.
- Brew a pot of tea.
- Put together a jigsaw puzzle.
- Write a poem.
- Try mindfulness techniques.
- Catch up on budgeting for the month.
- Visit a local museum.
- Update or polish your resume.
- Practice yoga.
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long walks join a walking club meet new people , wish you well
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I’ve reassembled my phone apps. Unfollow pages that would trigger me such as like party pages a bunch of bars I used to follow and frequently visit. Unfollow friends that are into those activities. It’s hard but it’s a must. You’d be surpise how often your own phone throws videos or ads that can trigger you
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