Down in the dumps
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Down in the dumps
I don't know if it's the weather or stress or what but I just can't snap out of this funk. No urge to drink, I'm just in a dark place. It has been consistently cloudy, cold and rainy for days now
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I live in the PNW. I feel ya on the weather.
Have you done anything to move you toward resolving your living situation? Doing something, anything, will help you feel better - even if you don't ever leave, being prepared should it come to that takes away the helpless hopeless thoughts.
Have you done anything to move you toward resolving your living situation? Doing something, anything, will help you feel better - even if you don't ever leave, being prepared should it come to that takes away the helpless hopeless thoughts.
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Hi CG, you're not the only one down in the dumps this week. Not that knowing you're not alone makes it easier. Giving voice to how I'm feeling usually helps me. Is there anything you can read to cheer you? Something light? A friend of mine strongly insisted the gratitude list to me yesterday when I was down. I mentally swore at that but she was right and it helped.
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You're not alone
Hi! It sounds crazy but feelings are good. When I was drinking I felt nothing; my brain was numb. My suggestion- embrace it. Change your mind and tell yourself it's okay to feel sad. You are not alone. If it persists for more than 10 days or so, maybe see your doctor. Force yourself to watch a silly movie or something that doesn't require effort. Also, join in on the chat room; I've found it so helpful. Take care. And keep with the forums.
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This feeling will pass...they all eventually do. The sun will shine and the rain will eventually stop. Your stress level will change. Sometimes I just have to hunker down and keep myself safe and away from alcohol-related situations because I know the temptation will be there when I'm in a dark mood. Keep posting!
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I don't know if I need to see someone. The sun came out today and I did some gardening and i started to feel a little lighter. Maybe a good nights sleep. I've got to talk to my significant other. He has been sober since Sunday..longest stretch in years. But I can't jump the gun when I haven't properly explained what his actions are doing to this family. Now it's a matter of when. He's working when I'm home and vice versa. Id like to do it sooner than later because he's got a couple days of fresh brain. I don't think he knows the turmoil I'm in AT ALL. I have a habit of bottling this crap up. I tell you all but that doesn't help if I haven't sat him down and told him. Is this all a bad idea? Plan B IS in place. I have a place to go that will keep me in the area so I can finish school. I'll figure out what to do with the chickens and rabbits. The geese are already re homed. My dog comes with ME. He's my guy.
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I'm betting he knows more of how you are feeling than you think he does. It's hard to keep all that under cover. You will know when the time is right to approach him. You have a solid plan B in place. That's great. Of course the dog goes with you. He's your buddy.
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As I wake today I am thankful. I feel more myself. Thank god!!! That really stunk. Tonight, might be the night of the talk. If he can manage to stay sober again, the talk is on. I'm not going to get my hopes up. I'm going to write everything down, I don't want it coming out wrong.
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