Struggling today. I’ve hit my 7 days sober and this is my second weekend night. My boyfriend is working all night tonight and I’m home alone bored. This is the time where I find it hard. The boredom. And probably knowing if I had a little drink he wouldn’t know as he isn’t here. I went and got myself a Costa hot chocolate to cheer myself up but it’s not enough. If I feel like this now how am I gonna feel when I go out next week with my friends and they are all drinking and taking coke???
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Hang in there… I’m at 75 days and having cravings myself. I know I won’t give in because I know I can’t. Maybe not a good idea to go out next week either. Especially with the coke around.
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Perfect time to find any AA meeting near you!
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You said it goose! I’m only 10 days clean and craving like crazy. I’m heading to a meeting right now. As far as the blow goes, I know I can’t hang out with those friends anymore… if you throw a line in front of me I have no doubt I will finish it before someone finishes offering it to me. That’s just me though.
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I feel the same way and that’s my issue boredom like I have very limited friends I can talk to and family just days the same thing over and over go to 
pray or just fight it… I know a meeting is probably where I need to be but knowing it’s Friday and I can’t go out and have no bf or bff to turn to… Like my ex was a factor in my usage and i know i should avoid old people and places but I’m feeling driven to do so it was drama and trouble but at least I won’t be so bored
Just remember how proud you will be of yourself. Sometimes to stay sober I just go to bed. Remember the guilt feeling you will get if you decide to not stay sober. Don’t make yourself hit the restart button. It’s not worth it. Speaking from experience. You can do it. Try to find things that make you feel good that’s not drugs or alcohol.
Brilliant post! Thanks for sharing this list 
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Hey. First of all good luck! I know it’s very hard at the beginning, but always have in mind that its worth it. Try doing some physical activity. It might take your mind off some bad things and after it you will feel like new born. For me personally was very hard even impossible to be between people who were using in front of me. Stick to your boyfriend. He will definitely help you! Take care
I want to copy paste and print 5 of these so I can put one in my car and all around my house. Great ideas
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Im struggling tonight too. Im only 3 days in.
7 days! Thats a great milestone! Its friday and Im alone and wanting to drink too and I’m not even 24 hours sober! Your post made me smile and if you can make it seven days I’ll try to make it 24 hours. =)
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Good job! I can’t wait until I have three days under my belt!
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That is so true !!!
Well I managed to get through the night with little sleep. That list is great!! Gonna try make one myself
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A good day in sobriety is when you get everything your way and made healthy and happy decisions and you stayed sober.
A GREAT day in sobriety is when shit hits the fan, you get triggered, you feel like you wanna use, you are in an emotional roller coaster, you keep thinking about maybe having that one drink and it’s chaos…but you don’t and you go to a meeting. That is a great day in sobriety.
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