Hi ds,
Keeping busy has been the key for me. Yardwork, projects on the house, long walks with my job, a second job on the weekend. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself and start drinking.
Find a hobby, go to a park, go bike riding, so much you could be doing to fill the time.
Congratulations on the one month!!! That's great!!! Keep it up.

What about trying to help out someone? Maybe volunteer. I found that helping out someone gets me to not thinking about me. I was also told... To have self esteem, you need to do esteemable acts. Let us know how you got thru the weekend
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When I had a lot of spare time, I starting going to the movies, went for long walks, thought about other things I wanted to learn or do. There's a big world out here waiting for you! After almost 24 yrs, I still thank God for this one sober day I woke up to. Trust me, the boredom on the weekends won't last. Also, be careful what you think about. If you think you won't make it sober through the weekend, you may be setting yourself up to drink. There are AA meetings everywhere. Maybe try one. That's what I did. Best choice I ever made. Best of luck, Dianna

The only way to keep your sobriety going is to not pick up a drink, no matter what. Best wishes.

I agree. Hobbies, walks, new experiences like museums, zoos anything that will help you find joy. I find reading much more enjoyable sober. I actually remember the whole book. Most of all you just have to start each day with I will not drink today. As time goes on I have to remind myself less and less of that.

I used to watch dvd's on Friday and Saturday nights while drinking. Always passed out and never saw the endings. I have started this again sober, and I get to enjoy the endings now!!!

Darrick, maybe start a special project to surprise your grandchild (you have a granddaughter right?) Scroll Pinterest or a craft store & do one for her, then do 1 together.
Scrap books or framing is 1 idea.
It takes so little to thrill a child, so she will be happy & her parents will know you stayed sober & completed a fun project. Just an idea (sorry if I have the wrong person in mind)

seaQ I'm not Derrick and it's OK. Thanks for all the suggestions a lot of them are going on my to do list. Thanks.

Taking in a weekend AA meeting was always my saving Grace. The support I received And the helpful suggestions were a huge part of my sobriety in my early recovery,

God Bless!

Go to an AA meeting. You're guaranteed not to drink there. You can only white knuckle it for so long.

There are lots of solutions beyond AA. But find one.

OK 2 hours left and my weekend starts. I've already made a few plans. I'm shopping with Mom in the morning and going to see our newest granddaughter at some point. I'm feeling real good and positive. I'll try and remember to post progress over the weekend. We can all do this!!!!

You can do this dsrock! I went to the grocery store & forgot to obsess about the alcohol aisle!

You can't make plans and have a busy calendar to maintain sobriety. Get allen Carr's book.

OK here's a follow up. I did great last weekend. I'm very proud of myself!!!!

Great, each time you make it thru a tough time you get better at coping. You will eventually rarely think of booze. Life is so much better sober
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