Hobbies while getting sober
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Hobbies while getting sober
Does anyone have any hobbies that they do to help them stay sober? I've always wanted to learn to play guitar and I'm seriously thinking about buying one to try to take my mind off the alcohol and cravings. I figure if I just put half the effort I did in drinking in to learning to play I could learn to play in no time..
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I do a lot of Fishing, but only with non drinking buddies. There's nothing better than relaxing by the lake and watching the wildlife, and of course, returning the fish to their watery home alive.
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Since quitting i've been spending more time with:-
guitars , synths , singing , painting with oils on canvas , reading long and involved novels , walking , cooking .
guitars , synths , singing , painting with oils on canvas , reading long and involved novels , walking , cooking .
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Originally Posted by Huey 
I do a lot of Fishing, but only with non drinking buddies. There's nothing better than relaxing by the lake and watching the wildlife, and of course, returning the fish to their watery home alive.
I use to do a lot of fishing up until this year..Maybe I should go out and see if I can get that old outboard motor running on my fishing boat..
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Originally Posted by stugotz
On the contrary, now that I am sober I actually have hobbies. Funny you mention Guitar, I just bought a Bass last week. Just sayin...
I've been looking online for a BC Rich Warlock Guitar, ever since I was a teenager in the 80's I wanted one of these..I think I'm going to splurge and get one to give me something to do..
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I've taken up baking since quitting alcohol. It takes time... requires concentration... and produces pretty things, and everybody loves you for giving them tasty treats! I absolutely love it... I find it so therapeutic! I read a lot, also. And spend every Saturday watching my husband play cricket... take the dog for a walk. I even enjoy mundane things now like cleaning the house!
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Originally Posted by easyrider73
I've been looking online for a BC Rich Warlock Guitar, ever since I was a teenager in the 80's I wanted one of these..I think I'm going to splurge and get one to give me something to do..
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I have started swimming four times a week, taking long walks with my dog, gardening ,reading, studying the BB, cooking, baking........ oh the list goes on
Also I am starting to get my creativity back... I find making things really helps me. I feel a strong sense of achievement
Oh and I am knitting again...
Sober is great. I have hobbies and actually enjoy my evenings and spare time
Also I am starting to get my creativity back... I find making things really helps me. I feel a strong sense of achievement
Oh and I am knitting again...
Sober is great. I have hobbies and actually enjoy my evenings and spare time
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Lot's of good ideas....thanks to all who have shared their expereinces.
Me? my favorite hobby....re newing my private plane license
( I let it lapse due to my active addiction)
AlsoI took classes in all sorts of things that interested me.
Cooking..... Gemology...Fine Arts...Music Appreciation
Did volunteer work with the Red Cross and a free clinic
As I have now limited finances...and mobility some of these
are not possible....soooo
I rely on SR and my AA commitments to enjoy each day
Me? my favorite hobby....re newing my private plane license
( I let it lapse due to my active addiction)
AlsoI took classes in all sorts of things that interested me.
Cooking..... Gemology...Fine Arts...Music Appreciation
Did volunteer work with the Red Cross and a free clinic
As I have now limited finances...and mobility some of these
are not possible....soooo
I rely on SR and my AA commitments to enjoy each day
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I've picked up the Ovation once since being clean. The wife asked if I was going to start playing again. I put new strings on it and placed it back on it's stand. Turns out playing guitar is not my thing.
So, no new hobbies.
So, no new hobbies.
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Originally Posted by MrsKing
I've taken up baking since quitting alcohol. It takes time... requires concentration... and produces pretty things, and everybody loves you for giving them tasty treats! I absolutely love it... I find it so therapeutic! I read a lot, also. And spend every Saturday watching my husband play cricket... take the dog for a walk. I even enjoy mundane things now like cleaning the house!
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Go and get that guitar! Check craigslist for a good deal.
I attribute my longest successful sober period in a large part to the fact that I studied and played an instrument every day. Also I lifted weights religiously.
You may find that you will get quite addicted to these healthy behaviors.
I attribute my longest successful sober period in a large part to the fact that I studied and played an instrument every day. Also I lifted weights religiously.
You may find that you will get quite addicted to these healthy behaviors.
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