AA is useful; but, be careful not to just replace or exchange your addictions though. Being sober, again, for 7 months now has been hard, but the thought of that other lifestyle is enought to keep me straight. Many people use, whether its alcohol/drugs, technology, other people, etc., and realizing that life is full of choices between acts centered in the "me" vs. the "we" is hard for people who don't think outside of themselves. Live life on life's terms; and, remember, everyone makes their own choices. Trying to "recover" is not easy, especially without support, and meeting people who don't subscribe to the AA philosophy might make it harder to abstain (especially if AA is soemthing that really works for you). Meeting others who share your approach to life, whether its practicing soberity, using heavily, or somewhere in between, is a tricky task in and of itself. But, take it one day at a time, change your "playgrounds" if you have to, keep trying to meet new people who match your worldviews, sleep if you have to, but remain optimistic-good luck.