Stewy84

Low tonight.

In the house on my own, seen doc this morning, been on anti depressant for 10 days now not in a good place right at this moment. Feel like I can't see a way through the fog of being so down and miserable.

Is it even depression? I have no idea, it could be anything, all I know is that a task as simple as using the toilet is a monumental effort.

SoberLeigh

Glad you saw your doctor. What did he say?

The Holidays can wreak havoc on emotions.

Nonsensical

Well, I hope you keep doing it!

Keep working at it, Stewy. It will get better.

SoberComposer

I understand Stewy84, I have been having problems with feeling low too. I do know that it does pass though! We just have to tredge through this seemingly bottomless and hopeless feeling. I am about to force myself to a little workout because that usually helps. Something about getting the blood flowing.

Whatever you do just don't go back to the intoxication. This is a hard journey but the only path to being happy with life. Using these forums is such a wonderful tool. I look forward to seeing how the next few months go for you. How long have you been sober for?

Stewy84

60 odd days now

Dr said to take anti depressants which I'm told will take 4-6 weeks, been on them before , just don't remember being in this much turmoil last time out. It's not even 8pm and I'm in bed

BigShoe

Good luck stewy. I know feeling low. Doing anything can seem impossible. Hope some positive motivation strikes ya

PurpleKnight

Hang in there Stewy!!

Lenina

Stewy, ask your doctor about adding some extra Vitamin D. It takes a while for the body to get back to balance. There ARE better times ahead. Don't give up.

Love from Lenina

Stewy84

I'll ask at next app.

Sadly, it doesn't feel like there are at the minute

AcceptingChange

Me too Stewy. I know that feeling very well. The anti-depressants are the best medication you can take for feeling down. It's the most effective way to combat the problem in the long term. The short-term excitement of picking up seems to alleviate the problem briefly, o so briefly, but we know the suffering just comes roaring back 2fold after the vapors evaporate. You're not alone my friend. Sleep as much as your body wants, it's healing.

Lenina

(((Stewy)))) I have a lot of respect for you. Just hang in there. Try to get I a little exercise in the mornings, even just a short walk out in the natural light. Try to stay on a good schedule. For me, I needed a lot of structure in the early days. hated it. But I stuck to the plan and one day I caught myself, humming and singing in the kitchen while I cleaned up. It shocked me!

love from Lenina

SoberLeigh

Hang in there, Stewy. We are hanging with you.

When I took anxiety meds, it took about 5 weeks to feel results.

Thepatman

Stay strong and on course, at the end you will be the one standing, not addiction.

Soberwolf

Hang in there Stewy how are you

MythOfSisyphus

Your mind isn't working with you right now, Stewy- it's against you. Try to let a part of yourself realize this. Do a search for urge surfing and mindfulness, it can help. This moment you're in is a just that, a moment, and this moment will pass.

If getting some sleep helps, do that! Sorry you're low right now but try to remind yourself that every day on the green side of the grass is a good one. There's hope, always.

Dee74

I hope the anti ds will kick in soon Stewey - and keep up the self care whoever hard it might be - shower shave, take a walk, clean the house.

It really will help

whats your Xmas looking like? family stuff?

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Rina

I'm feeling low too! It's very tough in early sobriety but we will get thru it. My prayers are with u tonite!

Bailey3

Hang in there Stewy. This is a rough time of year. It will get better.

Plure

Rest during this time is a good thing. Don't feel guilty for taking care of yourself. A lot of us are feeling blue at this time.

Plure

This is a key point I think. Initially I was so elated to be sober and when all my labs came back ok (i.e. no liver damage), that helped me put up with a lot of the post acute withdrawal issues. However, now that I'm in a day-to-day normal routine and the "newness" has worn off, some of the symptoms are almost as bad an initially. However, I'm seeing some good changes too...so those keep me going!