What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

[keeptrying]

Good afternoon!!!

I am looking to find stress-busting, feel-good activities that can replace that warm and wonderful high I used to get from drinking. So far, meditation helps with the stress.

I am wondering if anyone can recommend activities that can replace the booze high.

Thanks

[A Work in Progress]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

Nothing replaces the quick and easy "booze high." Also, nothing can replace the long-lasting booze hangovers and destroyed lives and relationships!

A big part of recovery is learning to stop looking for, hoping for, or expecting quick feel-good replacements, and to say good-by to all the quick fixes.

What replaces alcohol, if we are successful, is the slower "fixes," the stuff that takes some time to enjoy and appreciate. The feeling of accomplishment that comes only from having done something difficult and worthwhile, for example...

wip

[tlrgs]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

#1 SEX .. BUT I HAVENT SEEN ANY IN A WHILE BUT LOOKING HOPEFUL LOL
#2 BIKE RIDES ..
#3 TAKING LONG WALKS ..
#4 SITTING TALKING AND LAUGHING WITH KIDS PLAYING GAMES ...
STUFF LIKE THAT

[Preciouspinot]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

Speed walks or a jog....endorphines and fresh air are the best!!

[Waiting for his way out]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

chocolate, chocolate and chocolate

[Waiting for his way out]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

but, seriously. We started to concentrate on projects..and more importantly he is now thinking about projects around the vacation home, he has become involved with it and also Holiday projects.. things to keep his and my mind off the bad times. He makes weekend plans and we treat ourselves to dinners out. The key is we are planning things together now, replacing his Vodka highs we our own.

[momof3]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

For me it has been:

Running
Exercising
Eating in a super healthy way/being conscious of all that I consume
Going to church
Being completely present with my daughters
Enjoying long walks in the cool night air
Having goals
Connecting with others

[Evie.Lou]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

I have a sobriety tool box that I put my favorite candy, music, movies, photos,etc.etc. and I keep finding feel good things to add to it.I just got some new bath salts and a new perfume called Hugo DEEP RED....RAIN DROPS ON ROSES AND WHISKERS ON KITTENS....well, you get my point, RIGHT????

[trixietrack]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

sex (sober)
art projects
sailing
sex (sober)
getting and giving massages
cooking yummy food and sharing it.
sex (sober)

[changemylife]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

It has been mentioned but look below.

[Evie.Lou]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

SEX is SOOOO much better, SOBER

[Reenie]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

Reading a good book while enjoying a cup of tea. Playing with and walking my dog. Going to AA meetings while sharing thoughts, ideas and laughter. Eating healthy. Going to the gym.

[Mackeral]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

Swimming???

Who am i kidding...A Rumble in the Jungle

[DestinyBloom]

What Feel-Good Activities Can Replace Drinking?

Life instead of alcohol. that says it all. What is life? Sex, Friends, family, creative release, self esteem. Being in love, getting away from the downers. I am not one to talk lately, but I remember a time when I had an affair that was so exciting that it overtook EVERYTHING negative and it helped me get through and be a better person for everyone around me.