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"Most of the time, people new to recovery have it in their minds that all that's needed to restore sanity in their lives is time away from their D.O.C., I think that's wrong. It's our living and thinking that are sick, we need to actively create entirely new ways of being fulfilled and happy. Of course many of us feel depressed or hollow when we get clean, we've just given up the only way we know to be happy."
Joe, you strike me as a very articulate and intelligent person indeed. I think you are right on the money with your post. While you acknowledge your theory doesn't apply to everyone, it certainly applies to many, and apparently you as well. You are on the right track...you've identified the reason(s) why you turned to drugs. That's the key to moving forward with your life in healthy and rewarding ways. You've got the intelligence to do whatever you want with your life. You are already using that gift to help others...keep using that gift to help yourself enjoy a satisfying life!
--mike
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