Originally Posted by
julesonya 
I struggle with this too. What do you do to escape? I mean, I work out, I read, I am busy with my sons schedule, but there is only so much one can do. I eventually want to escape this world for just a few hours, so I drink.
Wanting/attempting to escape is part of the problem I faced and I had to learn healthy coping techniques. Dealing with life on it's own terms is part of the core of recovery itself. You really don't escape but rather face the issues up front and find ways to deal with the ones you can and pass on the ones that you cant.
Here's a great thread if you are looking for "something to do"
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ething-do.html