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Old 11-01-2003, 03:52 PM   #3 (permalink)
Lilya
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Hi Steve,

First rule of business: Recovery takes time. It also takes time to let the meds work, although I agree with 51anna to have it checked and see if you don´t get better.

It´s usually very overwhelming to start life over again. My advice is to take it very slow and set small goals. The meds may make you lethargic so ask your doctor.

I don´t want to discourage you. I think it´s great that you´ve been sober for this long. I just want to share with you that when I got sober 17 years ago it took me quite some time to get emotionally sober, then being part of society, if you see what I mean. I tried to go fast and got very depressed. And yes, I know about being depressed just from being depressed. I wish I had been kinder to myself, because when I look back, I was blossoming, but in my pain and lethargy I didn´t know it.

Family members seldom understands when we go through a change. Try to understand them as well. They feel insecure about changes - in fact, I´ve found that people need me to stay the same so they can be comfortable.

Hang in there and take it slow. Make simple goals and you´ll feel better. Let us know how you´re doing.


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