How to not use when Im “bored” - Day 2 Sober

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Hey everyone,

So Ive not drank or taken any drugs for 1 day and 15 hours :joy:

This is an achievement for me and its felt like a lifetime! Im okay when im in the office working because I can distract myself.
However there are days that require me to work from home like today and I cant stop thinking about using. I think about it every 15 mins easily. It’s Friday here and the weekend is approaching and that scares me more.

When im relaxing and not doing anything its all I want and when im out with friends if I have a drink coke is all I want!

Catch 22 it feels like! I wanna start the gym again but im still recovering from my sinus infection and i feel really run down

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Maybe try a meeting ,might help ,they helped me stay sober met new likeminded people who have become my friends over the years and decades wish you well

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I have a meeting this Monday, I went to one years ago and it wasnt for me! But I’m in a place where Im more open now :slight_smile:

Thank you for replying!

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Not using is sobriety. Learning to deal with life and all its emotions without using is recovery. That’s why sobriety means abstinence and recovery involves some kind of program. It does not have to be AA but you need more then abstinence for long term sobriety.

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Yeah I can see that fully, its not easy alone! It would be NA for me, but other than that what do you recommend as a programme?

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I personally am fond of buddhist based programs - Recovery Dharma for example - with mindfulness and compassion as their basis.

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Boredom was probably my #1 reason for drinking. It’s uncomfortable at first, but getting used to being bored is important. It’s always going to be a part of life. Being able to just sit with yourself is truly a virture.

I can’t say for myself, as I’ve never been to NA, but I have an addict friend who prefers AA to NA. Addiction is the same all around. Research what’s available in your area, or online, and try a few different programs to see what fits. Trying new things can really help recovery. Monotony leads to boredom. Change up your routine :blush: Whatever it takes to get thru today :muscle:

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