So I’ve been here 3 days now and was wondering which hobbies/activities help you to stay sober?
For me it’s always been video games. Since a very early age I’ve played them and to this day I find myself unwinding whilst playing a game. It takes me to a different world and makes me take my mind away from the every day struggles we have. Same can be said watching a good movie or reading a book I guess. Anyway happy Wednesday everyone! 
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Frogger LOL! It’s old and fun!
Reading - love reading
Art - photography, painting, drawing etc
Cooking - I like to cook (a lot)
I enjoy healthy connections & laughter.
Happy hump-day!
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Frogger is a classic lol! I also love reading 
As for cooking well I could be a lot better let’s just leave it at that 
I love laughter. Helps me through a lot of bad moments! Have a great day!
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Yes laughter is amazing. Especially the full on belly laughter LOL! My youngest and I have had those moments where you can’t even breathe lol
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Oh aren’t they the best kind of moments! I have moments like that with my youngest. He’s only 4 but he says the funniest things
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OMG adorable! Mine is 17. Yes it is adorable.
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Going to the gym, it’s a mini vacation for me away from the kids. LOL
Cooking and baking
Walking
Crocheting
Sleeping 
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What kind of games do you play? I’m on PC and play strategy and simulation games mostly. Recently I’ve been stuck on Factorio and 7 Days to Die. I have a ton of hours into Europa Universalis 4, a couple Total War games and Civ 5. I’m going through an Open World phase recently, starting with Satisfactory, then Fallout 4, now 7 Days.
I rediscovered gaming about 6 months after I got sober and there is no going back now!
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Some great games there! I usually play RPGs. Just started The Outer Worlds and loving it! Usually play on the PS4 and Switch. Still have older consoles from my childhood which is cool. I loved Fallout 4! Put loads of hours into it
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I love sleeping lol! Honestly I wish I could sleep half of the day. I should get myself back to the gym. Haven’t been for a while due to triggers around that specific place.
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All great activities mate! Big fan of meditation
I’m keeping my eye on Outer Worlds. I’ve also been on a survival kick the last year, a little less RPG. 7 Days, Rimworld, Surviving Mars, and Subnautica, amongst others. Also been toying with They Are Billions. Miss me some RTS, and TAB comes close.
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I’m interested in 7 Days! Looks fantastic. Always seem to go back to my favourite games each year though even though I have loads in my backlog.
I eyeballed 7 Days for a little bit, now I’m all in! So many different things you can do, so many different play styles. The ability to tweak all aspects of the game makes it fully customizable. I know it’s on console, but I can’t imagine playing it on anything but PC.
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Lots of things! Lately trying to watch less TV and use the time to catch up on reading. But I love some shows before bed.
For games I’ve only ever indulged in The Legend of Zelda series. Huge fan! Spent like 200 hours on BOTW. Loved Portal, too.
I try to only let myself play those cuz I can get pretty sucked in to video games.
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I recently bought a Nintendo Switch and glad I did! I’m currently working on perfecting the 150cc class on Mario Kart 8. Trying to get good enough to play online cause those guys are f-ing good😂
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Big RPG fan here. Playing COD atm though 
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Teach me crocheting?
Love my retro gaming, recently got a new Sega Dreamcast as the old one packed in. I’ve been playing Half Life, Propeller Arena, Crazy Taxi 2, Jet Set Radio and Unreal Tournament, great console 
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