I dunno whether these would work for you... but I tend to do my nails (acrylics) or colour my hair. Currently its bright blue. Or if Im not in one of those moods I keep busy by reading fiction, studying my bible, praying or spending way too much time on here!

1,2,3 then write, read or clean or cook.

I've found that getting committments in meetings helps. Talking to newcomers is good too. Taking out the trash. Just working with a purpose really. Helps me not think about me:)

I often go to my local video hire store and take out a pile of DVD's - favourite movies, documentaries and recent films. It helps to fill in many hours and is a sober and safe way to escape boredom or loneliness.

It's hard at first. Everything I did involved drinking. Wasn't any point in going, far as I was concerned, if there was no booze. Hanging out with like minded sober people helps. I took up landscaping of sorts. I walk a lot. Helps me think and the excersize doesn't hurt. If you can do service work or volunteer in the community that peaks your interest, that's good karma and you keep busy.
I'm still pretty green myself and sometimes I get bored, this site helps. I was sober for a long time before (long story) and I can assure you there were not enough hours in the day to do all I wanted to do. The bonus was having a great time and clear head! It takes time. Remember you are only changing your life!

I started drinkinhg because of pain, have had internet at home for 5 months, it keeps my minf off the pain

Hi there,

I tend to wake and start to talk to GOD first, praying and planning my day.
Online reading a devotion and try to read the Word either am or pm.
Bible Studies.
Church
Pray with my Husband
Housework, feeding the dogs.
I have a sponsee so I will be meeting with her during the week.
I am involved in Prison Ministry bringing in The GOSPEL

SOmetimes I go on-line to Miracles in Progress a 12-Step based AA program. Then I may or may not go to a meeting depending on what I feel like.
I walk the dogs or iron or cook or or or.
I am always busy doing something at home or out.
Praising GOD for everything in our life. GIving him all the Glory.
Tamar

well, i live by the bay in an old complex facing the water. it is beautiful and serene but,old. consequently, we have many,many elderly people here. i do,at least one good thing for them-yesterday it was a housebound lung cancer patient (by the way,they all know about my alcoholism both in recovery and staggering around like a fool when i have relapsed.they are kind. non-judgemental. anyway, i took her a bag of books. other things include bike riding, walking, i read at least one book a day (no big deal-took a speed reading course).i like writing poetry and i dream of going to a writer's retreat to really write "as in a book". love, devonh

Boy, did "Newbie" ever nail it! I remember the early days, and I might have gone COMPLETELY nuts except for my sponsor who made it his mission in life to keep me busy - not entertained - busy! Sure, we worked the steps, and we went to meetings, but we also were active in other ways. We went to 1/2 way houses where we not only "talked" with other drunks, but we "worked" at the house as well - serving meals, painting, whatever! We did things in the community as well, and as time went on I began to be able to decide for myself what I was interested in pursuing further. And as "newbie" said - after awhile, I was so busy I didn't know which way to go next. Eventually, I cut back some, then I was retired on a medical disability from the Army and things got REALLY busy! All of a sudden I found myself at conferences, retreats, etc - and once again I had to cut back - to keep things in balance. I learned thru it all that there was another complete person inside of me - a man I didn't know. I discovered new types of music, new tastes in food, cooking, travel, my beloved fly fishing, motorcycles, theatre, and so much more. Give it time my friend, open yourself up to what alls around you - check out your local library ( they often offer packages - none of which invoolve drinking booze ). Anyhow, good luck and HAVE FUN ! :) Rusty22

HI, I used to fish drunk off my ass! Then when I sobered up I didn't know if I would like it any more. Like what you are saying about your video games! I do love to fish, but it was strange for me at first...like my best friend, Bud Lite, wasn't there with me any more!

Now, I hang out there, go to AA meetings, hang out with my family. Not too much more, but this to me is enough.

I am pretty much of a homebody, so it don't take much to make me happy. I do love a good movie! Love comedies and mystories.

And to tell ya the trueth...I really haven't figured out what else I love to do. Never really had any hobbies as I was happy with just drinking and getting drunk.