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The Sober Blog
This is just a small selection of some of my learning during sobriety, however, there are lots more great stuff in our community forums.
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And for you sir - The drink of choice when sober
An overview of some of the latest alcohol-free options on the market.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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My first time at the Frazzled Café!
My first time attending the Frazzled café and how I found it.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Apr 15, 20233 min read
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Living with emotional pain – part 2
coping tools to deal with emotional pain.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Apr 8, 20233 min read
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Living with emotional pain every day, and how to cope.
Living with the emotional pain of struggling to have children
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Apr 1, 20234 min read
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Finding my middle ground.
A few tips to avoid mood swings and how to find your middle ground.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Mar 25, 20233 min read
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Dealing with loss! Sober!
Dealing with the loss of a loved friend while staying true to my sobriety.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Mar 18, 20233 min read
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Alcohol through the ages!
This article is a strange one, as the purpose of the article has changed as I was writing it, it has turned out into some self-reflection...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Mar 15, 20234 min read
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Letting go of the guilt.
Dealing with guilt and how to cope with it.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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Sober travel.
I realise that in the current financial crisis, I am lucky to even be able to consider going abroad. However, due to my sobriety, I have...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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Sober Friendships
A guide to maintaining friends sober
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Food for thought?
I should start by saying that this is a personal challenge of mine, that I'm still fighting. I've always found it hard to lose weight and...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Feb 15, 20233 min read
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Boredom – My Biggest Trigger.
Becoming sober is a massive challenge, I’ve been sober for nearly 3 years now and still find myself being triggered to drink. There are...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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The best exercise to lose weight.
I should start by saying by saying that I’m no way the expert on weight loss. I’ve battled all my life with my weight and still do now,...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Changing the equation - kick starting my sobriety.
I thought for many years that I’d never get sober. Why would I? I’d have to MISS OUT on time with my friends, I’d NO LONGER enjoy...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jan 28, 20233 min read
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Anxiety – Hello my old friend.
Please do not read the title of this article and think that I am minimising the effects of anxiety, I am not. I have lived with anxiety,...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jan 10, 20233 min read
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Beating the January Blues
January is a tough month for most, but especially for those of us who are trying to stay sober. So, here are my 5 tips for keeping busy...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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Family – The 5 types of family members, that I have met during my sobriety.
Before I start this article, I want to say that I am incredibly lucky to have family around me and I am grateful for that, this article...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jan 1, 20233 min read
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Christmas time, mistletoe and no wine!
For many Christmas time is one of the most wonderful times of the year, but for those looking to remain alcohol free (sober), or reduce...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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New Year, Old You!
Well, it happens every year, we wait for Christmas, it comes and goes, and then we all start thinking about how we want to improve...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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