In the States a lot of AA groups have marathon meetings or some other events on NYE. Maybe ask what is going on in your area and spend the night with sober people.

My first NYE was camping, and the entire campsite in the bush was one big party. I volunteered to be first aid for the night and driver desig if needed. Ended up asleep in the tent by 1100 only to have the tent rattled at midnight by a horde of drunken sailors God love them lol. They thought they'd let me know they still loved me even though I wasn't drinking.

I was about 7 months sober, and by then, I was damn grateful to be so, and I let them know in the morning I wasn't missing out on anything, quite the opposite. NYE's since we've been down to watch the fireworks on the harbour. We either take the boat out or they've got special cordoned off family areas where no alcohol is allowed. I've spent a couple where I've turned in early. Truthfully, it's just another day to me, and I'm grateful for each one.

Keep it in the day!! Why are you worried about how you're going to feel next week? You could miss out on some really good stuff right in front of your nose this very moment.

Once I stopped woryring about the future and regrettig the past, it opened up a whole new world. Right NOW is pretty cool.

Stick close to the program. Lots of meetings going on around the holidays all over the place, I'm sure.

All the best.

~Chris

Arizona and I are quite literally in the same boat... this will be my first sober nye in about as much time, my birthday is 3 days after, and I too like to spend the time in between the two events in oblivion! As this will be my first, I can't tell you how they WENT, but I'll tell you how its going to BE. I cancelled my annual NYE party (which I always hosted so I wouldn't be the one that had to drive) and plan on plugging through the day like it was any other... because thats all it is, 1 day.

AT this moment I bow my head and try to improve conscious contact with something that is more powerful than me.
The next life problem that arises I bow my head and try to improve conscious contact with something that is more powerful than me.
Anything outside of the realm of now is mental masturbation.
Long story short; New years is still 9 days away.
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Its there if you want it. Have your own party. Invite sober friends over , or go to any number of meetings. If you're serious about your sobriety then be a little creative on how you chose to celebrate the new year. You really don't need to drink if you don't want to. You never have to go through another bout with your drinking. What do you want more sobriety or a drunken stupor? It all comes down to choices

I have had at least 10 New Years Eves alone.

Hell I am dying from Hep C, untreatable. Multiple fusions in neck.

I play WoW and when the East coast (4 hrs ahead) celebrates

I go to bed

Best best

In St. Louis we have an annual affair in city called First night...it is big party and it is sober...no booze allowed....see what your city does to spend sober new years and I too am on the boat of go to an AA event...be it marathon or dance or just pot luck supper at some other AA peeps home...stay sober dude...hope you are still here Jan. 2nd sober....hugs billwfriend

I'll be spending the night home all alone, watching it on TV and listening to a Bearcat police scanner to catch all the excitement going on in the neighborhood. Usually, the evening would include a twelve pack of beer. This year it won't.
I think it's good that you're thinking about it ahead of time!!! Gives you time to make sober plans!!!
I have no words of wisdom for you, but I wish you well and I hope you make it through the night without drinking!!! (((((Hugs)))))

I used to hate NYE when I was drinking. I felt if I was on my own it was an indication of how sad and unpopular I was and I spent quite a few on my own. Or if I went anywhere it was a disaster, a drunk miserable anti-climax.

It doesnt seem so important anymore. I have spent all of my sober new years eves with people from AA who are now my friends. But I think it would be ok if I spent it on my own as well.

This year I will be at an AA meeting from 7-9.30 and then coming home with my best friend ( who is also my AA sponsor) and we will have something nice to eat, watch some TV and play some board games probably. Not much different from a normal night and I like it that way.

EC, that's a wonderful way to be alcohol free on New Year's Eve!

LOL! Be a designated driver. That insures that you will be sober and that your precious cargo will arrive home safe. Good idea!!

As long as you're sure being in the bars and clubs won't be too much so early in your sobriety.

buck up butte cup...........................i remember as a kid, getting bored..........my mom always told me to go entertain myself..................this coming from a family of 6 siblings.


i learned early that being alone is not so bad..........you can still share love in phone calls and idle talk to strangers that cross your path. i think the secret is "knowing"

new year eves hugs and whispers to you lew

Spend it at a midnight AA meeting if you can. They are lots of fun! Your mind will be focused on your gratitude for being sober instead of deprivation. Remember, its just one day. I've never woken up and said "dang, I wish I had gotten drunk last night!" Instead, I wake up feeling very grateful that I am sober, clear headed, and feeling good about myself.

I've discovered that holidays really aren't as big a deal as I feared they would be. Staying in the moment really helps--plus, I actually get to enjoy the moment when I do that.

You'll be fine.

~Indigo