Originally Posted by FreeOwl

I came to realize that I have a measure of depression, once I became sober. Then I was able to come to ways to deal with it that actually help me live life more fully - rather than make depression worse. You can, too!!

I'd like to encourage you to PICTURE that 'real me'. Really define that person. Begin to speak to that REAL ME. Thank the REAL ME and let your REAL ME know that you are there. Welcome the REAL ME in, every day.

Because you ARE the real you... the real you isn't a destination to someday arrive at. Rather, it's a person you get to choose to be in every moment. BE the "real me" a little every day. Make choices that honor that "real me". List the real me's qualities and live and honor those.......

Then one day before you know it, standing in that mirror will be the shining, loving, grateful real me you've been yearning to see fully.

Keep at it. You CAN!!