As of now, I have spent three hundred and fifteen days sober. Over the course of that time, I have been to a few colleges and finally, I am able to call Florida State University home. So, how do I manage to stay sober at one of the biggest party schools in my state? I have met a wide variety of sober people through connections and AA. Not to mention the new up and coming sober group at FSU called Sober Noles. However, staying sober amidst a super heavy and loud party culture is no simple task. Here are the top five things I recommend to keep your sobriety in check.
Be around a supportive group of friends.
Friends, whether they are sober or not, can be your biggest help. As long as they remain respectful of you and your sobriety, keep them around to watch you become your best self.
Make outside connections to sober people.
Try hitting up some AA meetings and engaging in fellowship. If AA isn't your scene, try finding some like-minded people in the school clubs that you already belong to.
Be a participating member in school clubs that you enjoy.
Use your time out of class wisely. Fill your day with extracurriculars that you have fun doing. This way, you are constantly surrounded by people and things that peak your interest.
Communicate your frustrations to your sponsor or someone you trust.
Being sober can be hard for anyone. Especially if you are in an environment that promotes party culture and drinking. Make sure you have someone to vent your frustrations to as they come up rather than keeping them bottled up.
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