Moody
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Moody
I've been extra cranky today. I don't know if it's because I'm 24 days sober or what. Also I feel like I don't have a damn life anymore. I want to have fun and hang put with people or start dating but I can't.. all my friends drink. But damn I'm bored as hell and just want to have some fun. This so sucks, I'm pissed off. It's summer and I'm sitting in the house doing jack.
Sorry but I'm being honest no more suger coating
. Ughhhh
Sorry but I'm being honest no more suger coating
. Ughhhh
Hi toni
yeah it's really tough to 'hurry up and wait'. Rebuilding a life takes time tho, and so does finding people to be with who better reflect the life you want to lead.
Did I read somewhere you're going to AA? that would be a great place to meet new people?
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yeah it's really tough to 'hurry up and wait'. Rebuilding a life takes time tho, and so does finding people to be with who better reflect the life you want to lead.
Did I read somewhere you're going to AA? that would be a great place to meet new people?
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Hey tonib. You're still in early recovery and your emotions will be all over the place. Just try to observe them and let them pass. I'd kind of say to myself "isn't that interesting" and let them go. Boredom is also something you'll be able to let go. There are lots of things to do that don't include drinking. It takes sometime to realize that as alcohol was kind of your go to in the past. Don't look at it as never having fun without drinking but as being able to have fun without all the negative consequences. It really will get better.
Hang in there.... Remember no one said this would be easy. The mood swings are all part of this. You should start feeling a little better soon, just remember (unfortunately) this will come and go for a while. You're doing Great at 24 days! Maybe one of your friends would feel like ice cream on a Sunday night.... Can't hurt to ask!
I was very moody in early sobriety. It takes a while but things really do get better.
If you have nothing to do, why not volunteer some place? It's a great way to give back to the community and meet some new people.
If you have nothing to do, why not volunteer some place? It's a great way to give back to the community and meet some new people.
I think the honesty is good, Tonib. As was said above, just feel it and let it pass. I get myself in trouble when I add to whatever I'm feeling the judgement, "I shouldn't feel this way." One thing you can always count on regarding emotions: they always change.
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You're not alone! I'm moody as heck. Some days I'm hopeful, others hopeless. Some days I'm pi$$ed off, other days I'm grateful. I'm learning to get up and do something when sour moods hit. Go outside, mow, weed, ride bike. Something. Also, I understand what you're saying about drinking and the summer. I'm @ home watching a basketball game with my kids. Could have went to the lake and watched the game and cooked out and had a few drinks with friends. Instead, we're at home having a different kind of a good time. You're not alone.
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Carry on.
And congrats on 24 days.
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Thanks for posting this! I totally know how you feel!
I am sure the main reason I keep relapsing is due due boredom. . . I get fed up doing other stuff alone while my friends are having a drink somewhere! Please stick with it. . . 24 days is great. . . I hope I get to 10!!!
I am sure the main reason I keep relapsing is due due boredom. . . I get fed up doing other stuff alone while my friends are having a drink somewhere! Please stick with it. . . 24 days is great. . . I hope I get to 10!!!
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