“I’m Bored... And Drinking Gives Me Something To Do.”
Recently I spotted an interesting comment on my blog about boredom. It said:
“I’m finding it difficult to quit, because I’m so used to having a glass in my hand in the evening. It feels like it gives me something to do. I’m bored in the evening. Has anyone else experienced this?”
Boredom is a surprisingly common trigger in early sobriety.
Whilst many people love the extra time that sobriety frees up, others feel a bit lost without alcohol to fall back on in the evening.
Today’s blog isn’t some patronising list of ideas for things you can do in the evening when you’re sober...
Instead I want to talk about what’s really going on for us when we’re bored - and what the real fear is…
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Sobriety involves giving up fun nights for glorious mornings, and it's def worth it!
Thank you Kate, I'm just about to start this journey and boredom is definitely one of the reasons for my evening drinking. I have not been able to manage one night without wine for a long time.
It's rough when youre mind is wrapped around alcohol. all you thinkn about is drinking and that nice buzz feeling. that is the worse when you're trying to stay sober. atleast for me
Im bored of drinking
Thank you for making this video Kate! I quit drinking successfully for over 2 years, and when the lockdown began, I fell right back into this nasty addiction. I am ready to quit drinking again, God bless you!
@Kate_TheSoberSchool
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you will be back on track in no time. Go for it!
Ty
Drinking feels like my best friend. Does anyone else feel this way?
@Kate_TheSoberSchool
Жыл бұрын
Lisa, I think you need to watch this! thesoberschool.com/when-wine-becomes-your-best-friend/
Drinking is boring itself but it makes time for by fast 100