Originally Posted by
chordcowboy 
I was determined not to do anything compulsively to replace drinking - but to step out of compulsion as a reason to do anything. But, the truth is I am a pretty compulsive person - and it ain't easy.
I was compulsive about my drinking. So it made sense to me to be equally compulsive about my recovery. So I didn't shy away from being too
immersed in my sobriety. I had to be.
As I read many times here on SR...put as much effort into your recovery as you did into your addiction and you have a good chance for success.