When I first got sober I had to cut out all my old friends, it was hard but it was necessary. Over the years I’ve formed bonds I never knew one could have with my close friends- but before that I had to fill up my time in order to distract myself of how alone I felt. How do you combat feelings of isolation and loneliness in sobriety? what do you struggle with today in terms of loneliness?
I’m in the same boat. I just don’t know what to do.
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I struggle with loneliness so much bc of the pandemic.
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I’m feeling this. I’ve been working out and reading and watching movies. no motivation to make art yet. I don’t mind, as long as I stay sober.
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That’s true- you’re still sober-that’s most important. I think its important to be gentle with yourself. Often we need to be in a better mindset to create art but making art could also take your mind off loneliness. Watching tv does help me drown out my thoughts.
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I have learned to be comfortable in my skin. I'm comfortable with who I am and what I am not. I don't rely on others to make me feel good. I embrace who I am.
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I moved to a new state to start my sobriety about a year ago. I needed to get away from everything and start over.it was necessary. I dont have any connects here either. But I must admit that this journey is extremely lonely
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Honestly, I started to read books. I was NEVER a book person and now I read everything! It’s one thing but when you add it to the other “one things” you do you’re time starts to fill up
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I give you a lot of credit Alice! Not many people are as strong as you!
Hey Alice, glad you found this app- i do understand the loneliness its hard to move to a new city with no friends I did the same thing. It took a few months and I was going to 12 step meetings and fellowshipping afterwards
That’s excellent I love reading too! It’s nice to fill the time & you learn so much
I'm glad you have formed bonds you didn't realize you could.
I hate that I don't enjoy reading.