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“You’re on Vacation, Live a Little!”

The feeling to have individuals count on me and to have people I can’t count on is euphoric. I Was a drunk, I’ve seen a huge transformation once I stopped drinking. Thank you for sharing your thought….I hope you understand that alcohol was a very needy friend of mine, that took a tremendous amount of energy to get rid of. I imagine it was the same for the people in photo, don’t discount what they achieved just because you haven’t gone through it. Well you are reducing your caloric intake by not drinking.

Dealing with Boredom in Early Sobriety

You get to learn about different parts of yourself and have truly memorable moments in sobriety. It is a gift, and the world is yours to be explored. Recovery from addiction isn’t a single event but a journey through distinct phases, each with its own set of challenges and milestones. Understanding these stages can help individuals prepare for what lies ahead and develop strategies to overcome obstacles. Sustaining motivation for long-term sobriety is a common challenge.

Strategies to Combat Boredom

To start building a better relationship with ourselves, we can try to be more intentional about how and when we drink—or don’t. I know I am trying to after this hellscape of a year. Wherever you are on the spectrum of sobriety, know that you’re not alone. Now, especially, is a difficult moment. No matter your reason (pregnancy, mental health, don’t like the taste, or otherwise!), I hope you understand that your experiences are valid. Connecting with people who are in the same mental space as you can be a great way to have sober fun.

Boredom as a Trigger in Early Recovery

• So this is the perfect time to record this episode.
• If you take the first step towards something that inspires you to something that interests you, it will lead you to another step.
• Now that you’re sober, you need to make things happen.
• Keep a basket for garments that could use a little TLC.
• It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider.

Boredom is a common aspect of addiction recovery, especially in the earliest stages, because of the impact of alcohol and other drugs in the brain. A person drinking out of boredom using substances exposes their brain to tremendous amounts of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Just as in everyday life, the biggest battle with alcohol while traveling is internal. It helped enormously to pave the way ahead, letting guides and hosts know I wouldn’t be drinking. Unlike my experiences in Borneo and Cuba, I never felt trapped, which is a trigger. Given these statistics, it’s easy to apply the second and third steps to a career setback.

Days Sober

That is how we’re used to changing our mood. Guys, WHY on earth are you focusing on their weight??? Look at their skin, eyes, their much healthier look. In all of these before and after pictures all I see are happier, healthier people, who have more life energy and look actually like they enjoy life.

Serotonin depletion can cause major mood swings and feelings of sadness, anxiety, and irritability. To unpack some of the underlying reasons you feel bored right now, it helps to understand what alcohol does to your brain. I’ve been where you are, as have thousands of other sober people who had to learn to have a life again after sobriety. You can also find support groups through a therapist, doctor or word of mouth from acquaintances with addiction recovery experience. Boredom and spare time are not beneficial to those in recovery and can lead to relapse.