One of the things I found when I stopped drinking was suddenly I had all this free time on my hands, and I'd been drinking for so long I didn't know what to do with myself. Going to lots of meetings/ treatment, is especially good in the beginning as it helps keep you safe, plus provides motivation not to use.

But I'd start thinking about what other activities you enjoy or used to enjoy, and start planning on doing them again when you have free time. I've found it definitely helps me to stay sober by being busy.

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