So my bf and our roommate (who is my bfs best friend) both have their own sort of addiction. Mine is alcohol, I’m currently on day 4 sober. Though I have no interest in theirs I find it really hard to be around them or even in the same room when they can do their stuff but I’m not drinking anymore. It DESPERATELY makes me want a drink. I’ve been staying in the bedroom just binge watching tv but I obviously can’t forever. And I’m finding myself really emotional and angry that I’m in this situation. I told my bf how I feel, but obviously I don’t expect them to quit just bc I stopped drinking. They both really support my sobriety but…
Anyway…any advice? Please.
It sounds like you need a new activity! There are plenty of solitary things you can do besides watching TV. Put on some music, make some art, journal, start a new book. Get out of the environment if at all possible. If you have the means try out a class (spin, yoga, kickboxing, etc.) to get you out of the house at least once a week.
I definitely agree with @MissQuinn go out and try and be apart of some kind of group. Doesn’t even have to be a sober support group but something that wouldn’t involve drinking
I was feeling the same way when I stopped drinking. It made me realize how much my social life involved alcohol, and that I didn’t have that much in common with friends besides alcohol. For me, staying sober has made me realize sometimes it’s better to find new people with whom I can just be myself and do things that I’ve learnt to appreciate soooo much more! It’s a 180 degrees change of lifestyle for the better