I make it a point to walk my dog three times a day now before I never left the house
That does your dog
and yourself a great favor. Exercise is one of the best relievers of stress and depression I can think of.
I also like to walk my dogs just to watch them 'being dogs' and living thru their noses.
It's so much fun to let them on a slack leash and just let them sniff to their hearts' content.
I used to be a hermit too. Always stayed home drinking, except for going out to get more... Now I get out and smile at people and say hello.
Stay on the sober path. It's worth it. I started out a chronic relapser but I never gave up, due to the love and support of my friends here and my wonderful counselor. Now I have 21 months sober! Me!! And I used to think I was hopeless. Not so!
Stick to it, you'll be glad you did.
