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Old 05-06-2013, 11:38 AM
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MidnightBlue
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Originally Posted by MustLoveCoffee View Post

Where is the middle between drama and boredom and how do I find it?

Thanks for listening!
Hi, MLC. Good question.

I can somewhat relate to it.

IMHO, I used to crave drama because it gave me reason to drink. It's drama - I'm so upset, etc. - I deserve a drink - I drink.

It's some kind of wicked game my mind is playing with me to get what it wants.

Sobriety is not about boredom, neither it's about cheap drama created by alcohol.

Boredom is an alert that it's time to look deep into yourself and get to know about what's that you are passionate about, what do you really want.

Ask yourself - why are you bored? Because you are waiting for something to happen, don't have clear goal, afraid of something?

Boredom is one of the main enemies of sobriety, I think. It's not easy to fight, but fighting it opens new horizons.

And, besides at 39 day your body and mind are still adjusting. At this stage of sobriety I could stare at walls for hours and felt miserable, forcing myself to move on.

Cheer up, you are doing great) Make a list of thing you'd like to achieve or dreaming about and start with something.

Best wishes to you)
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