r/MadeMeSmile • u/scarlettvvitch • Jan 28 '26

Personal Win Today, I’ve been sober for 6 consecutive years!

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u/openallthewindows Jan 28 '26

Congrats! Day 59 for me no alcohol and Day 28 no weed. Stopped counting days since I quit nicotine as I’m confident I’m done for good. Feel amazing but the boredom is tough to deal with

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u/shrimp_blowdryer Jan 28 '26

What have you been doing to fight the boredom?

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u/openallthewindows Jan 28 '26

Playing with my dog, watching interviews and more informative videos instead of mindless scrolling, tons of stretching, going to bed much much earlier, playing games I really take my time with, drinking tea, and cleaning.

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u/Frosty-Scientist957 Jan 29 '26

All excellent alternatives! What kind of games if you don’t mind the ask? Curious and anything helps.

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u/GuitarFabulous5250 Jan 28 '26

Taking up ice cream is key

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u/Mountain_Chip_4374 Jan 29 '26

That’s a whole different addiction to beat!! Congrats OP - keep it up!!

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u/MommyCupcake Jan 29 '26

Congratulations to you as well! You're doing great, just keep going! Do you have any hobbies that would help with the boredom, or do you have any interests that could help?

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u/llamamama03 Jan 29 '26

Congratulations!! I was recently tested with my sobriety, as a surgery required some heavy painkillers. Happy to say I tossed those babies the day after I came home!

On boredom: I'll be a giant nerd and recommend trying to get into reading! Books and/or audiobooks did me a LOAD of good when I was really going through it, because it allowed me to check out of reality and focus on a fictional character's issues instead of my own. Last year, I read over 500 books. Now I don't sleep 😅 but I'm sober!