{"id":12398,"date":"2022-10-19T15:53:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T15:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/store.pleasantwaste.co.za\/pw\/?p=12398"},"modified":"2024-09-17T13:30:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T13:30:55","slug":"the-hardest-part-of-being-sober-is-explaining-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/store.pleasantwaste.co.za\/pw\/2022\/10\/19\/the-hardest-part-of-being-sober-is-explaining-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The hardest part of being sober is explaining it to you Heres why you shouldnt ask."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Having a chaotic or disorganized lifestyle can also hinder your recovery. It\u2019s important to develop a structured daily and weekly schedule and stick to it. Sometimes I feel like sobriety\u2019s Andy Rooney \u2013 the ironic, curmudgeon of the blogging set, pointing out the pitfalls and snafus that no one else will tell the world about quitting drinking. I have been known to sniff at the sophomoric crowing of those who extoll the benefits of living clean and sober.<\/p>\n

My Mental Health Is Stronger<\/h2>\n

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This isn\u2019t to say that all of your friends will be threatened, or that all of your friendships will change. Some will certainly remain, but even those aren\u2019t necessarily long-game friendships. Sobriety being sober sucks<\/a> is kind of like the fast-pass line at Disneyland, except the ride is growing up. If you\u2019re like most drinkers, you\u2019ve likely surrounded yourself at some point with a group of people who also drink.<\/p>\n

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Things I’ve Learned Being The Only Sober Person In The Room<\/h2>\n

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People in recovery from a substance use disorder frequently have problems meeting work-related responsibilities, maintaining employment, and managing money. If you were active in your addiction for a period of time, you may have developed financial problems. A mental health professional can help you cope with some of the challenges you’ll face on your path to sobriety. If PAWS https:\/\/ecosoberhouse.com\/<\/a> is severe or if you’re experiencing prolonged symptoms, a medical professional can help you work through them and remain in recovery without relapse. Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) involves withdrawal symptoms that persist past the detox period. Such symptoms are often related to mood and may include irritability, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and fatigue.<\/p>\n