seaside

Well it's the beginning of day 2....All I want to be able to say about this day is I hope I can accomplish something...Still overwhelmed with all the things I have ignored...Having my nephew over for dinner though. He just found out he has Lymphoma stage 4 and spread to his bones...I guess waking on day 2 doesn't make the depression go away...

sva777

Keep up the good work and make sure you take it easy on day 2. Glad you can be there for your nephew and hope he can make it through the lymphoma.

entropy1964

Oh Geez I'm so sorry about your nephew. I guess that really puts things in perspective doesn't it? Could be a whole lot worse for you. The cool thing about alcoholism is it's 100% treatable.

seaside

so spending my time having a self pity party isn't going to help anything...Just had some breakfast and time to get to work......

Hawkeye13

I find work and getting overdue things done very helpful for recovery seaside.
It really helps depression and builds self-esteem--

Delilah1

Good job on Day 2! I am sorry about your nephew, I am sure having you there to support him through this difficult time will mean the world to him.

CeeFarro

You're right about the pity party part. Getting up and getting things done is going to make for a better day. Day 3 will only be better.

fini

seaside,
congratulations on day two1 no matter how you feel, this is an accomplishment.
as for being overwhelmed by all the undone stuff, one thing that works for me is to make a rather detailed list and break it down into smaller chores which i check off when i've done them. so, instead of writing "backyard", i'd break it down into: weed little flowerpatch, turn compost, mow lawn, transplant pansies.
beats being overwhelmed.

hope your dinner goes well; how great you get to be there for someone else!

Soberwolf

Grats on day 2

Dee74

I'm sorry for your nephew but I'm glad he has you for support

Sobriety doesn't make bad things stop happening but I really believe we cope better with crises than we ever thought we could.

you'll find support for yourself here too, of course

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seaside

Getting to the end of day 2 and I got more today than in the last month....That does feel good.....I will be by myself part of the day tomorrow and just do not want to drive by the liquor store......I can make that decision....thanks for all your kind replies and I will be back here tomorrow sober, please.....