Rodney18

A week sober? and planning on staying this way
I’ve cut myself off from most everyone except family
I stay home as much as possible
The thing is- I like this and was kinda heading this way even before I stopped
Most of my life has been filled with drinkers and the folks who weren’t alcoholics I find I have subtly disengaged myself from over the past 15 years or so
Aside from financial stuff I really feel that I’m a homebody now
I’m feeling clearheaded and healthy and I do not believe that this is just a phase

Maudcat

I really looked inward when I stopped drinking.
How did I get here? Can I do this? Have I done too much harm?
Part of this was staying at home, avoiding going to liquor stores, going to meetings, then straight back.
Home was where I felt most comfortable.
Over time, as those sobriety muscles got stronger, I began to venture out more.
It’s all a process, I think.

Silverback4

Nothing wrong with being a Homebody. I am the same myself.

Also important to have a safe place, sanctuary, castle whatever you want to call it.
All the best

MyLittleHorsie

Lots of people are homebodies, I think it's great. Mentally you are going to go through so much, even confronting things you have used alcohol or drugs to quiet. Do it where you feel safest.

SaturatedSeize

I think staying at home, in a safe place, is important regardless of where you are at in your recovery. Personality and temperament play a huge roll in this as well.

Anna

Being a homebody was something I went through too. It was part of the process of being comfortable with myself, of sitting quietly with my mind.

Recovery is a process, so continue working on your recovery.

tekink

I feel safest at home myself. These days I want to stay home as much as possible. I never really did anything before outside of drinking at home or in a bar.

Rodney18

Thanks for the helpful responses
Yep I was heading this way anyhow so now I’m sobriety and with time and lots of “food for thought” I’ve concluded that this was my desire- a simpler life
This clear thinking is really great and I think I’m making some positive decisions finally

scarly

Just dont let yourself get too lonely....