I'm bored now

[Wynot]

I'm bored now

Hello Bella, I know how you feel. I got myself so bored yesterday I drank like a fish again last night. Now feeling extremely crappy. This is the 22 hours of hell after the 2 hours of fun. Not a pretty place to be. Thanks for posting. I am finding alot of great advice here (as I always do). You live in London there's got to be something great to do there. I live in Syracuse NY and sometimes have to just shovel snow to keep from drinking.

Take care, and hang in there. It will get better (won't it?)

Diane

[Arial]

I'm bored now

Keep on going!

Hi Bella (and all)

Like Kate, only 3rd day AF (well done Kate!) so envious of your 15. Can already anticipate your problem though - already I don't know hwat to do with my hands without a drink. Also worked out that without drink I actually regain an average of 4 hours productive time per day - that's about 1 whole day out of 7 that I have to learn to do something with! At the moment the prospect is exciting and I've started a list - and yes, Salsa is top of it! dancing is a brilliant af activity as you're surrounded by positive people - it's impossible to drink and hit the right steps, (actually the right steps are difficult to hit anyway!) and it's fun! It's also one of the few activities I've been able to do as a single - they found a dance partner for me - So even if hubby doesn't want to join in - go for it! Other things on my list? - see a movie to the end (I'm usually 'asleep' way before that part), find a non-alcoholic drink I like (difficult) - and even harder, find a non-alcoholic drink I want to drink when out with friends. Start new hobbies, renew old hobbies (not habits!), get healthy, spend time on me, (not just family and work). My list is getting longer each day as I get more creative - You sound like a very strong woman given that you've got this far with little support from family/friends (apart from the fabulous group here) so keep going, get creative and work out what you're going to do with all this wonderful time now. What's first on your list???:exclaimation:
All the best, Arial

[Accountable for Me]

I'm bored now

Bella, so many good posts here for you. I felt like counting the days was a prison sentence as well - as barb mentioned. Loneliness and boredom are the two key factors we have to face when giving up the alcohol. It does get better with time. Trust me. I am eating like a horse too... especially in the evenings. I haven't gained any weight yet, but the way I am going, I may if I don't try to curb it a bit. But then again a couple of pounds of weight gain is a lot better than a dying liver or whatever else we are in the process of killing. Hang in there. I feel bored to tears most evenings. Being AF is worth the boredom 'hump' in the long run.

[Bella]

I'm bored now

Ariel, First on my list? Well that is a hard one. You see recently i lost my job because the bloke who runs the company made a v strong pass at me and i am best friends with his wife. Can i carry this on in a private message???

[Arial]

I'm bored now

Hi Bella,

Absolutely - but being completely new not only to this, but to 'chat' sites as well you'll have to point me in the right direction as to how to navigate to pick it up - Do that and I'll look forward to hearing from you! Take care

[DidItForMe]

I'm bored now

Just started reading this post and it reminded me of a book I read recently called Dry by Augusten Burroughs. He said that drunk time was slippery, but sober time was like cat hair and you couldn't get rid of it. I totally understand the feeling. All of a sudden there are just sooo many hours in a day. How did that happen, huh? I used to make list of things to do and never feel like I could get them done. No need to make lists anymore, except maybe just to take up some time.