Hi all. I am 1 day sober again in the past 3 months of a devastating gambling addiction. I know I need to find something that gives me some sort of happiness but I have trouble putting energy into anything. What do you all do when you’re feeling low like this
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I guess you have to try out things you have not tried out before. Something might just click. In my case, I discovered that I liked gardening and walking.
One day I decided I wanted an indoor potted plant for my washroom and it started from there.
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I guess it’s a bit of trial and error to find a new passion or hobby. Why don’t you go back in time, what did you like in childhood? Did you play a sport? Lego? Collecting stamps or cards? Maybe there is something there, that still hits the spot.
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Allow yourself some time for self discovery. Try new hobbies. If you’re creative try new creative things, and give yourself time. Nobody is great at something the first time usually. People are quick to give up on things because they don’t get it right away. If you’re a caring person maybe look into stuff that helps others. But we can always have our job and do what we love at home if we need to, you can live passionately without it being your job. 
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Maybe try a meeting meet new people who will understand were you are wish you well
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I feel similar to you. I quit gambling last month and I felt depressed almost instantly. First I was upset because I live in Las Vegas, so it felt like I couldn’t leave the house. Now that I’ve gotten over a few humps, I’m comfortable at bars/restaurants at least. Now I’m also feeling directionless.
I’ve bought a little beginner crochet kit but it’s hard, so it doesn’t give me a dopamine rush yet. I’m trying to journal and starting to set a schedule in my day. Otherwise I also feel like I’m not motivated to do anything besides watch TV/movies.
I read yesterday trying to learn more about motivation. Is that doing things first starts to build being productive, not the other way around. So I’m just trying to do little things on my schedule: crochet, read, cook. I wouldn’t say I feel passion of any daily activity yet, but I feel a little better doing a little something than what felt like nothing to me.
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I totally hear you!! 5:00 at night is my worst time. That’s when the boredom starts and i feel helpless. It is getting better but i have to realize why I’m unhappy. I read books, re-learning to play the piano, and learning to decorate rocks as an art project. It’s very tough!!! I sympathize!! 
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I’ve often found hapiness in helping others. Volunteering is a great way to help others in your community and may provide just what you’re seeking.
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Hello PeMas, welcome to the community 
I hope you’ll share your finished crochet creations on the knitting and crochet thread. I’m looking forward to it.
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I’m 44 days sober from alcohol. Im finding the farther along on my path, my curiosity got my passions are returning. I’m an intuitive and a medium and through my addiction I’ve cut myself off from my community of like minded people. It doesn’t help that I’m fairly new to my area but I’m feeling the urge to venture out to meet new people.
I think just trying new things to see what sparks your interest is the best way forward.
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I heavily relate to all of this. I like the idea of putting it backwards instead of expecting that I will feel good before doing anything
I am so confused at this point!! Education on alcohol sobriety is good. Doing good on that but not on weed consumption. All I can do is cut back on smoking weed till I am not doing it. Depression is a another story!! There’s no hope for that, except don’t do any addictive substances. Just very sad today!!