Distract me

[Cottontail]

I’m in need of a distraction. I’ve just been having an awful week and I feel as though I might relapse. The urge to throw caution to the wind and just say screw it is very high. I’m so wrapped up in my own thoughts that I can’t seem to get out of my own head. I need some help. I have absolutely no will power to walk away and it is scary. I’m trying to wait it out. I’m hoping this urge will pass. I don’t want to give in.

[RosaCanDo]

Have you ever picked a thread and read it from start to finish? There are some pretty interesting ones, people telling their stories, dealing with an issue, or sharing successes. Or you could read some goofy jokes?

Make Me Laugh. Tell me a joke

Never criticize someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’ll be a mile away and have a new pair of shoes I love a good laugh. Share what makes you laugh. Something funny that happend to you or a friend… something you saw or even a silly joke.

Hang in there…it will pass.

[Mbwoman]

@RosaCanDo

Have you ever picked a thread and read it from start to finish?

Good suggestion!!!

[RosaCanDo]

This is a great one. Jason tells an amazing story of his recovery journey and connecting with his kids again.

Alcoholic fisherman in recovery

3 months 18 days sobriety today. I’m a commercial fisherman and it’s the perfect career for a drunk! Nothing sounds better than a beer when I get off the water. It doesn’t matter if it was a good trip or a bad trip. My biggest justification is pain. I’m always in pain after a trip. It’s an extremely physical job and I ache. You have to work through pain. Especially if your catching. Adrenaline keeps you going. My mind tries to tell me if I’m tough enough to crab then I’m tough enough to drin…

[Dazercat]

How about 20 - 30 minutes in a long hot relaxing shower. See how hot you can get the water. Relax and just stand under the hot water. Then pour yourself some sparkling water. Lots of sparkling water in a nice glass. Fix yourself a snack or something nice to eat.

[TudorDee]

I know the urge to submit is strong…I fell yesterday. If you can, and the fact that your here right now tells me you can push through this…push, and push hard! Suggestion given by @Dazercat and @RosaCanDo are great ones…I like to walk when I have my head right…day, night doesn’t matter…just walk.

Don’t fall victim to premeditated relapse…you’ll be so disappointed with yourself tomorrow. Trust me…I know from very recent experience.

Sending positive vibes your way!

[Englishd]

Download TikTok.

Best distraction there is

[anon89207786]

I usually agree with you, but that’s a terrible idea in my opinion
If you use social media to feel better/distract yourself, there’s a big chance it becomes your standard reaction when feeling bad and an addiction is born. And trust me, social media addiction is a pain in the ass

[Piglet]

Oh look. A squirrel!

[Blondie1x]

Good job on reaching out! I love @RosaCanDo rosas idea, there are some amazing stories here. This will pass, stay strong.

[Frecklesjd]

Read, meditate, horoscopes, hell I bought a book on crystals yesterday … what? But hey, convince me. diversion, escape

[anon27700620]

Watch funny panda videos on youtube.

Panda Mei Lan enjoying the small things

[Cottontail]

Thank you everyone for being so amazing and supportive!