Originally Posted by
Jack465 
I'm not in any treatment program. I tried to quit on my own because I was too embarrassed to go and get help, because I feel like this is a problem I could have prevented.
However, I am certainly open to the idea.
It was after the first month doing things alone that I finally went along to some AA meetings. At least that meant that I had a place to be a couple of times over weekends, which pushed me to look after myself better. It also broke an increasing pattern of isolating which was starting up.
It might also be worth looking into what opportunities there are for volunteering. For example, if you enjoy theatre maybe one near you uses volunteers as ushers or backstage. You'd get to see performances for free and meet some new people. Obv that's just an example - it's worth looking into though. Sometimes we have to think a bit outside of our usual box to get things moving socially in sobriety.
Well done on your month. That's a great start
