livingnow

and boredom is a big trigger for me
Im bored
So, Im HERE
posting
praying

before she was called into work we had plans to do stuff tonight.
No ,now- My plans are HERE

Elodie

Stick around here and keep busy! You can do it!

Hevyn

Posting is a great idea Living - stay with us as long as necessary.

I needed to keep busy the first few months especially. We're learning to live in a whole new way, but you will adjust. Glad to see you posting. Think how great it will feel to rise above the temptation and make it through this sober.

Stayingsober72

I hear ya. I always want to go to the bar and hang out when I'm bored because I think boredom goes hand in hand with loneliness and I drink to avoid these feelings. Can you go to a meeting? Just know you are not alone. I'm here with you in the same boat, and not drinking. Hang tough.

razor15

That's tough. You can't still do the plans?

least

Stay here with us. Read and post.

livingnow

No.
-
Unfortunately.

livingnow

Thanks all.
earlier today it was brought to my attention that I need a "plan" (to avoid inactivity)
Ok...the dog is getting walked.
If this keeps up my dog will have 100,000 miles on her soon HAHA
ok, I will be back, out walkin...
THANK you for all being here (for me) and each other)

razor15

Ha! Good for you and your dog will be awfully happy! :-)

Soberwolf

My plan is no matter what i will not drink

then i just avoid stressful/volatile/awkward situations not always possible but in early sobriety this is vital

Dont dwell on anything just read and post we are all in this together why not stick on a dvd tv etc ? and keep posting in sr

there is chat for immediate relief thier a kind friendly bunch and always manage to put a smile on my face

good luck

livingnow

Back from the walk..
my and the dog are gonna read now...
Got a cool book today about addiction....
not that it would relate to ME or anything

Notmyrealname

Wife got called in to work? Sounds like a good time to clean the kitchen and bathroom killing multiple birds with one stone there . .

Dad2LandC

Good idea ^! Putting points in the bank with the Mrs. is always good!

grubby

Ah, boredom......... the silent mind-killer and saboteur.

Some ideas off the top of my head:

- PC gaming
- Netflix
- Amazon Prime
- Youtube
- Listen to podcasts that interest me (one of my favorites! )
- Exercise (for the endorphin high)
- Chat/Facebook/Twitter...... anything that involves "drama" or human interaction is naturally stimulating

good luck, stay sober!!1

Lenina

Living now, it's a good idea to have a plan in place for such events. Can you go to a book store or library? maybe a coffee shop? Do some household chores and make big points?

Plan a future treat or menu? Go through the cabinets and see what needs tossing or what's available for use?

Coming here and posting/reading is always a good idea!

Love from Lenina

livingnow

Yea...a plan....
Yea, kept busy reading tonight.
after the dog walk.
Since my drink was beer, Im actually finding that diet soda helps curb cravings.
I think its cause well, I AM drinking, and its carbonated!!
AGAIN, thanks to all... Between SR, my dog, and a few books, I made it through the "boredom"

roguedreams

"The right dose is what works!"

Hey livingnow, thanks for reaching out. Just reading this thread helped me, too.

esinger

My wife's working also. I kind of like being alone. I understand It being a trigger though. It used to be a great excuse for me being able to pound down as much as I wanted.
I keep my mind and hands active. Got minor house repairs done, polished some scratches out of my bike tank. I never realized how much stuff there was to get done when my life revolved around drinking.
Right now I'm sitting on the couch reading and posting here and watching college football. Never was much of a fan before.
Sure beats being hammered.

HeartsAfire

Awesome job reaching out! Boredom/alone time is a trigger for me as well so I get it. Sounds like your plan is working & I'm getting ideas for my next alone tine in the process. It's a win/win!

Proud of you! Way to set an example for the rest of us!!

yeahgr8

There is a huge difference between being bored and wanting to drink. I sometimes say i am bored, very rarely indeed, but i don't ever think of drinking. Why not go to an AA meeting and find out what i am talking about?