Originally Posted by
Klia 
I saw there was a sticky note at the top of this thread for things to do when struggling/bored. For me, I play guitar, write music, make crafty things, watch movies, listen to music.... BUT I struggle with nothing is fun if I'm not buzzed while doing it. NOTHING. How do I find joy in these things that I love doing if I can't be buzzed while doing them?
Hi Klia!
I feel exactly the same. I've been relapsing for a while now... Back on the wagon for a few days now. For me the boredom/lack of joy/lack of interest is at its worst during the first couple of days of sobriety.
Distract yourself I think is all you can do. Listen to music. Put some time into cooking a nice meal. Do a little yard work, even if it's only for 30 minutes.
I've accepted that some days in my life are not meant to be "anything special". One of the hardest parts about sobriety, for me, is that everything is so even and slow... Nothing dramatic. haha