Mountainmanbob

For me these days
seems to be to come here
and read some of these threads and posts
Possibly helping another ?
Reminding one to be grateful ?

MM

IOAA2

I still go to what some call too many meetings, 4-6 a week. It Helps to keep me from a bad habit alcoholics can slip into, isolation and being centered on “poor me it’s raining or not raining etc.”

BE WELL

greens

Being around others . Sounds simple but it works .

IOAA if going to 6 meetings a week keeps you from feeling isolated I dont think it's "too many" I think it's a good fit for you
I live alone for most of sobriety so I know that feeling of getting trapped in your head morr then I'd like. Today I'm headed out for a walk and a movie with friends , just what I need

Gottalife

It's a big job. "And there often seems no way of entirely getting rid of self without His aid..... We must be rid of this selfishness, we must or it kills us"

The problem was that it was not my nature to be kind or generous, or care about others, at least not without some kind of self seeking motive. These were facts about myself that were too much for me to change on my own.

The steps brought about the change. And the change was as much about how I felt as it was about a change in the way I acted. Helping others is no longer a chore, a discipline done with gritted teeth to the minimum that would serve my purpose. It is now a pleasure, something I look forward to, something that brings a wonderful feeling of belonging in the world. I really like that.

Mountainmanbob

I have been hitting that poor me spot lately. Yes, there are some growing pains going on. I will not drink over it (proved to never help) I will seek God so as to help me make changes that I seem not to be able to change on my own. I don't usually stay in this condition for long and I know that it will pass without a drink.
Mountainman

zjw

i go running. walk through nature and soak it in i mean really soak it in. I'll read a book. or just zone out yep totaly space out for a bit .

Or i'll chase after my kids or do some chores.

I'm not sure about isolation so much anymore for me though I think I do need more social interaction.

Dee74

Exercise, playing music or volunteering do it for me Bob

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INgal

Hi MM. For what it's worth, I just wanted to say that you are valued, and your postings have great worth. What you've written here has had a great impact on many readers. I just wanted to say thank you!

least

When I want to get out of my own head, I walk my dogs. It's good for all of us; the fresh air and sunshine and exercise. And I love watching them just 'being dogs'. I'm learning from them how to live in the moment.

2muchpain

going to meetings, work, going to the gym, plugging in my music staring at the tv. and going to my happy place.

Venecia

Hey Mountainman Bob,

I'm sorry to hear you're feeling a little blue.

You are one of the people who inspired me to make sure I stuck around SR. Reading and posting helps me and if I can help others at all the way you do, it makes presence here all the more worthwhile.

Hang in there, MMB.

Mountainmanbob

Just got home from a nice dinner out with the wife and my parents. Thank you all for your encouraging posts here. It's been a nice evening and you all have topped it off for me all so well.
Bless you all,
MountainmanBob

Ken33xx

Helping another alcoholic seems like a cliche but I found it helps get my mind off my problems.

Rivelino

I am in early sobriety so by no means an authority on the subject but I have found that by practicing mindfulness for half an hour in the morning before doing anything else sets me up nicely to appreciate the world around me and notice and tune into others.

It also helps me quickly identify when my own emotions are all over the place and helps return me to a calmer state, sometimes.

SunnyMe

Blessings, MMB. I hope this passes quickly.

For me, the answer is always prayer and to reach out to help someone else.

Mountainmanbob

Thank you and actually things are already on the up side. I don't usually stay in the "oh poor me" for too long. I'm pretty sure that if I was drinking today that I would still be down but, I don't escape to the bottle like I did in the old days.

The bottle is not really an escape. It just puts off until later what we should deal with today. Working through these things sober strengthens our sobriety. Although at times painful. Possibly no pain no gain ???

Mountainmanbob

Soberwolf

Your awesome

Eddiebuckle

For me, helping others works wonders. I volunteer at the local hospital behavioral health wing to introduce people in detox to recovery.

Mountainmanbob

Best way in which to get out of self ?

Helping others and staying grateful.

MB