Old 07-12-2012, 02:46 PM
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DisplacedGRITS
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Like previous posts have said, the depression is normal. It won't last forever. When i was in early recovery and i got down, i took short walks, watched short funny skits (those old Eddie Murphie SNL skits and other classic SNL skits are great!) or found something else like that to do. Anything like that will release a quick burst of endorphins and that's what you're looking for. Remember to let yourself laugh. Yes you're going through some serious sh*t right now but you have to start enjoying sober life at some point. Take five minutes out of your day to really let yourself enjoy something. Make yourself watch something funny even if you think you don't want to right then. It can't hurt and you might find yourself smiling in spite of yourself.
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