Feeling depressed today
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Feeling depressed today
I am off my game, I don't know why. No, its not the Vikings loss. I can't put my finger on it. I feel low. I even braved the -10 temperature this morning and got some things done. I just hope it doesn't linger.
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me too... all day.
I think I may have way over-exerted myself physically in the frigid cold yesterday with several activities; skiing, trail-running, surfing - which ran me down.
I just can't get my mood boosted today and I feel out of energy and spacey, at the same time feeling just... GLUM.
bottom line; I think there are days like these.
I'm grateful I'm a sober man, because were I not, today would be a day for a nasty binge, for sure....
Anyway - just thought I'd let you know you're not alone.
I think I may have way over-exerted myself physically in the frigid cold yesterday with several activities; skiing, trail-running, surfing - which ran me down.
I just can't get my mood boosted today and I feel out of energy and spacey, at the same time feeling just... GLUM.
bottom line; I think there are days like these.
I'm grateful I'm a sober man, because were I not, today would be a day for a nasty binge, for sure....
Anyway - just thought I'd let you know you're not alone.
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It's really cold here, too and I know it's hard to get out much and enjoy doing things. Try to remember that your feelings are just feelings and they don't control you. Tomorrow will be another day and hopefully you will feel better.
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Originally Posted by soberwolf 
Sorry you feel like this Jeff I found it seriously therapeutic writing out how I exactly felt & keeping a journal
Phone a friend or family you can trust & have a chat
Go to a meeting there is so much choice
Phone a friend or family you can trust & have a chat
Go to a meeting there is so much choice
And I agree with you, drinking would just magnify it times 10. So, no that's off the table.
Hope you feel better later on FO.
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I too get these moods for a reason that is unknown to me and I try hard to look inside and figure it out but often there is no answer.
What I have to do is something that I know worked in the mast, meditation, cook, walk/hike with my dog, call my sponsor, I have very, very few people in my life that I share these mood swings with so that isn't really an option for me. They do pass, sometimes I will just lie down on the couch with my dog and have a rest.
I hope yours pass's soon also, just hang in there and think of something you like to do and if you have to force force yourself to do it.
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What I have to do is something that I know worked in the mast, meditation, cook, walk/hike with my dog, call my sponsor, I have very, very few people in my life that I share these mood swings with so that isn't really an option for me. They do pass, sometimes I will just lie down on the couch with my dog and have a rest.
I hope yours pass's soon also, just hang in there and think of something you like to do and if you have to force force yourself to do it.
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Aw...so sorry to hear you're feeling blue.
I've had reason to think about emotional weather fronts moving in and out a few times this week...
And I've also noted that I think the alternative is some sort of emotional "flatlining".... it's where I've been the past great while prior to sobering up.
One really is somewhat "numb" when actively using......
I'm babbling...
But I just wanted to stop in and say I'm glad you're here ...and yep, it shall pass over
I've had reason to think about emotional weather fronts moving in and out a few times this week...
And I've also noted that I think the alternative is some sort of emotional "flatlining".... it's where I've been the past great while prior to sobering up.
One really is somewhat "numb" when actively using......
I'm babbling...
But I just wanted to stop in and say I'm glad you're here ...and yep, it shall pass over
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Do one thing. Just one thing. Wash the dishes. Fold some clothes. Five minutes of doing something productive just to give the mood the ol' finger and show it who's boss. Then crash back onto the sofa again.
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Originally Posted by SoberinSyracuse
Do one thing. Just one thing. Wash the dishes. Fold some clothes. Five minutes of doing something productive just to give the mood the ol' finger and show it who's boss. Then crash back onto the sofa again.
I like the attitude... Sweet!!
Do your best.. If the best ain't good enough scr*w it!
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Excellent point Dee😊 I've been in a horrible mood here lately, googled it and there really is something called January blues, better pass quickly, I hope we all feel better soon,it sucks.to put in all the work to stay sober and feel worse😡
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you did just come back from a vacation to warmer climes....callie and mexico....had some trials and tribulations....and now you are back home in a deep bitter winter cold. those things alone can have a delayed effect......
not every day is disneyland. or a sandy beach. its good you are aware of your insides.....try not to FIX them, just be mindful OF them. make sure you aren't skipping any self care.....clean up the diet if need be. and take it easy..........
not every day is disneyland. or a sandy beach. its good you are aware of your insides.....try not to FIX them, just be mindful OF them. make sure you aren't skipping any self care.....clean up the diet if need be. and take it easy..........
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