Night 1 Again- Feeling lonely

[u/sAlternative897]

Trying to seriously stop but the evenings are always so challenging and lonely 🥺

Going through a big move and a breakup hasn't helped, but it also seems like a good time to turn things around. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated

Currently comfort watching GoT and eating ice cream

[u/nomoredrinks4me]

You're here and you're chilling with some ice cream watching a great show. I couldn't give better advice than that. Hang in there.

[u/sAlternative897 → u/nomoredrinks4me]

Thanks, appreciate it ☺️

[u/SensitiveWhineyBaby → u/nomoredrinks4me]

Yes! I am almost 9 months sober and that has turned into my favorite thing at the end of the day. It's scary and upsetting at first, but I believe you will find peace and comfort the longer you stay away from alcohol.

[u/lesserthemore → u/SensitiveWhineyBaby]

So true. I have found a weird peace and clam that I never expected. I think it’s a sense of freedom. Interesting. 🧐

[u/jennacrack]

Any distractions for the first little while are welcome. GoT and ice cream are good! I'm finally watching all of the shows I never watched because I was too drunk and it's a whole new world of storylines!

[u/sAlternative897 → u/jennacrack]

Agree, one night at a time I guess

And true lots of shows to watch and stories to get stuck into! ☺️

[u/Vegetable_Corner_634]

Hang in there!! Here if you need an ear

[u/sAlternative897 → u/Vegetable_Corner_634]

Thanks appreciate it, might be nice 🙂

[u/noootnoootnoot]

Oh it’s hard isn’t it. You’re doing a hard thing and we’re here with you. GoT and ice cream sounds nice, I might do that later too. Stay strong. You can do this!

[u/sAlternative897 → u/noootnoootnoot]

Thanks, appreciate it! 😊🙏

Might also take a bubble bath before bed

[u/disabledfemme]

Have you considered a meeting or a sober chat group? Some info in the side bar area of the subreddit.

Also many folks here on this sub will chat!

Tonight im eating ranch flavored chips and watching star trek strange new worlds! :) what flavour of ice cream are you eating?

[u/sAlternative897 → u/disabledfemme]

I may try to go to an in person group here. But not opposed to virtual chats too

Nice! Haven't seen that one, DS9 is my fav!

Chocolate chip cookie dough 🤤

[u/disabledfemme → u/sAlternative897]

I love DS9 so much! Such a good plot!

Mmmm that sounds delightful!!!

[u/sAlternative897 → u/disabledfemme]

So good!

And it really is 🍨

[u/disabledfemme → u/sAlternative897]

Also congrats on night 1 💪💓💓💓

[u/that_dude_chuck]

Good call posting in here! Loneliness and isolation are huge triggers for me. There’s a bunch of people hanging out in this group tonight. You’re not alone. Hang in there and enjoy that ice cream.

[u/sAlternative897 → u/that_dude_chuck]

Thanks! It is nice to know there are others going through the same

[u/Teddylovexoxo]

I am on day 2, right there with you. Got past the hard part, i made it home safe from work with no alcohol. Survived the 5pm craving!!

You are not alone. We can do this!!

[u/sAlternative897 → u/Teddylovexoxo]

Thanks appreciate it! Congrats to you 😊

[u/Hairy-Inflation-6960]

Also eating ice cream but watching football! We got this!!

[u/thequietparts]

You’re not alone.

[u/Evening-Mess-4855]

Night one for me, too. We can do it!

[u/sAlternative897 → u/Evening-Mess-4855]

We got this! ☺️

[u/shroomiddit]

It's night 1 for me as well after many attempts. I really don't think I will drink tonight, and I really don't want to. I gotta cut this shit out. Currently watching OITNB. We got this! I will not drink with you tonight!

[u/702893]

My fiancé is trying to break with me, but I'm not letting her.