Been in the house for a most of the past couple weeks because the weather is pretty cold. I got no money and no job and it’s been brutal trying to find a job. My sober group doesn’t really talk to me and even after over 90 days alcohol free I still want to drink again because of fomo at bars. I still smoke thc as it makes staying home feel much better. Just in a huge rut and don’t know what to do. Still trying to get an appointment with a therapist and it’s taking forever so here I am venting my dirty laundry on here with no other options. My apologies for posting personal stuff on this page. Just got nowhere else to go for conversation

  • etchinghillside@reddthat.com
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    3 days ago

    Good job on 90 days. What FOMO are you missing from bars? Just being around others? I vaguely recall the thrill of a drunken make out – but those don’t really happen anymore in your 30s.

    I feel like next steps are establishing a schedule - you had mentioned things like walks and stuff. Get to it - layer up if it’s cold - bring a rifle if it’s Antarctica. Try and establish a schedule that involves waking up, eating, exercise, bathing and bedtime.

    After we’ve got a week or two of a schedule the next steps are employment. Holiday season should open up retail jobs. Cut/buzz your hair and/or ensure you’re cleaned up while you’re establishing a schedule.