Hey everyone I’m 2 months clean an sober, at one point I couldn’t get past a few days. Everything in my life is good today since giving up. But the temptation and obsession is still there all I think about is drink or what it would be like to have one last blow out. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done yet it’s so worth it. The problem I’m having is how to still enjoy life and social events without the need to get smashed?! I have thoughts but today I don’t act on them. Any advise guys on how to have fun without it? I suppose a part of me feels like im missing out ..just wish i was normal and could drink successfully xxx
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In 2016, I put almost 3000 miles on my bicycle. The wife and I have a garden. I worked two jobs for a while. I coached Soccer.
There is still fun, it just isn’t the same fun you used to do…which in reality wasn’t really that fun was it?
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Thanks @Chandler13 @Oliverjava your right it wasn’t fun I just struggle socialising now and feel I can’t go into places that sell alcohol because it’s to tempting for me. I’ve just started a gym so that’s helped me take my mind of the temptations, I read a lot of books on addiction and attend regular aa meetings which also has helped in my sobriety. I’m loving this app only downloaded it today already it’s helped me by reading peoples posts and sharing experiences. Appriciate the reply guys thank you. I get moments when I just cry for nothing because I’m frustrated at myself also because I have cravings. It’s a daily battle for me at the moment I’m still only 2 months I have a long way to go yet… x
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I had to change my whole way of thinking! I found new habits (art!!!), discovered different things that I can do (like nature trails instead of pubs), and decided not to do a few things because they may trigger me (like discount movies at our local brewery).
You might not always enjoy your time but I find that ot gets easier if you focus on the outcome: a sober, better you!
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