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Coping with boredom

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Oxyfiendthc

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Hi guys, I have ceased the use of the majority of the drugs I used to consume, Oxy, Benzos, Tramadol, basically any kind of downer. Long story short, I became quite reckless, engaging in unsafe sex and abusing drugs. I haven't been using, consistently, since late March. How do some of you guys cope with the boredom of a sober life. I do have hobbies, but at times they are very boring while sober, this includes playing my guitar. Any tips are appreciated.

-Oxyfiendthc
 
I'm currently in school studying to be an organic chemist. But even school is slow paced and dull when I'm straight. I need to start hitting the gym more consistently as that helps with anxiety. Meditation seems interesting and I should give it another shot. Thanks for the replies guys. Colorado's also been rainy lately so I've been stuck inside a bit.
 
P0kemama you summed it up perfectly, "Meh." I've been saying that out loud lately, which could become problematic. Do you have any hobbies that still help?
 
I think even if school can feel stressful and dull sometimes that overall its place in your life is positive and I think you would notice differences in your life without that positive drive.
 
I agree and am actually stoked about possibly going to med school, currently have a 4.0 over the first two semesters. Still, college feels dumbed down and even more boring while sober. I'll pursue this education no matter what, but would prefer to do it clean.
 
Oxyfiendthc said:
P0kemama you summed it up perfectly, "Meh." I've been saying that out loud lately, which could become problematic. Do you have any hobbies that still help?
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Oxyfiend: I also live in Colorado... in the metro Denver area, and I like rain, but it may be increasing my feelings of anhedonia. The only things I enjoy right now are babysitting for a relative's toddler, and dog sitting. I just might have to get my own dog, but then thinking of the responsibility 24/7 feels overwhelming. I am planning to go on a camping trip with others in about 10 days. I absolutely need to up my exericise. BTW, I am currently tapering off oxy's... which is why I feel so blah. It is also why I have not jumped off 100%... the utter dark depression that immediately follows oxy use sucks. How long have you been clean?
 
It's been about 2 months, though it hasn't all been clean, a couple of times when I felt like shit I took some recreational doses of Klonopin. I have been off of Tramadol for about 3 months, oxy's 2 months. I enjoy the rain too, but need to get outside more. A dog sounds like a good idea, but I feel the same way about responsibility; only want to be responsible for myself really. Good luck with your taper, you can get through this.
 
^^Thanks for the encouraging words! And, I will probably do the reverse of your getting clean plan: I want to get off the oxy's first, as I do love the effect, and then use some Tramadols I have stashed very sparingly to help minimize my w/d symptoms, once I am totally off of the oxy's and morphine. I don't get much feelings from tramadols, but they block w/d symptoms very well... which they should, being an opioid. I also only need to take 50 mg of Trams to block the w/ds... so I am thinking once I am done with them, my withdrawals will be extremely minimal. BTW: this week-end's and early next week's weather forecasts are great: I hope you have a chance to get outside and enjoy!
 
To combat any boredom I pursue many stimulating activities. Skiing, kayaking, traveling, scuba, golfing, painting, writing, volunteering, concerts, reading great books, research, travel, camping, etc etc etc.

I think a really strong approach is to cultivate a life full of stimulating activities.

I agree that the gym is key as well.
 
Hi Oxy: Just curious.. did you see the news today? A teacher's aide was found in a DPS elementary school passed out with her rig in her arm... by 4 little 1st grade girls. That jolted me right out of my boredom, and into gratitude that at least I am fighting and not increasing my dosages of pills... it makes me wonder if she started on pills, etc., as so many H addicts do.
 
When I get super depressed I record music. When the computer finally bores the shit out of me, I get down to business :) Although still I use a computer to record,lol
 
No I hadn't heard that, really sucks. Keep up the fight, I was considering buying some DXM to make it through the boredom tonight, but I can make it without. Keep up the good work.

cfZrx, what kind of music do you record?
 
Oxyfiendthc said:
I agree and am actually stoked about possibly going to med school, currently have a 4.0 over the first two semesters. Still, college feels dumbed down and even more boring while sober. I'll pursue this education no matter what, but would prefer to do it clean.
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good job! that's really awesome for med school :)
 
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