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<\/p>\nI remember when I first got sober, I was concerned about giving up drugs and alcohol forever. That meant that no matter what, no matter what I was going through, how bored I was, or how I was feeling, I had to completely abstain. I was afraid of sobriety because I was afraid that I was going to be boring and dull \u2013 that no one would like me anymore. Turns out, no one liked me before I got sober. Once I did get sober (and once I stayed sober for several years) I realized that I was truly becoming the best version of myself.<\/p>\n
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This can include moving in a new social circle, taking up new activities and leading a healthier lifestyle. Maybe you\u2019re afraid you won\u2019t be able to make new friends. If you gained many friendships as a result of getting high or drunk with others, you may worry that you won\u2019t be able to form close bonds fear of being sober<\/a> with others as a sober person. Thankfully, things don\u2019t usually turn out that way. There are many ways to create new friendships without drugs and alcohol. This can include meeting people in support groups, adopting new hobbies, going to classes that interest you and pursuing a new career path.<\/p>\n In fact, living in sobriety is often deemed the best decision they ever made. These new relationships can help you in your sobriety. For example, your friends can say they support your sober living journey and avoid offering substances to you. However, if they\u2019re still opening and actively consuming substances in your presence, you may still need to separate yourself. They don\u2019t have to be direct triggers, like someone offering you the substance.<\/p>\nWhat’s stopping you from getting sober? Is it fear of failure? Fear of being judged?<\/h2>\n