wpainterw

Deeply depressed about the political situation here in the U.S. But it does not occur to me to drink over it. The blood pressure pills I take for my heart situation help me to sleep. Often the dreams are better than the reality. . Maybe I won't be posting for awhile. Can't see what good it would do.

Bill.

SoberLeigh

I love your presence here, Bill; I hope that you keep posting.

Stay focused on what is good and keep building on that goodness. It has a ripple effect.

Delilah1

Hi Bill,

I am definitely feeling very gloomy and struggling with my emotions today as well.

I just want to tell you how much I have benefited from your posts. You use your experience and wisdom to help others. Maybe you can read through some posts of Newcomers struggling today and off them some wisdom and encouragement.

Sending lots of love your way.

❤️Delilah

neferkamichael

Wpainterw, does me good when you post, rootin for ya.

AnvilheadII

hang in there! remember much like recovery where we carry the message, we must do so in our citizenry. let's hold each other up and help each other through.

wpainterw

I just want you all to know that you, having suffered or suffering as you and I do or have done from alcoholism and substance abuse, are the finest folks I have ever known! I love you all so much! You are very dear to me. Let us indeed stick together and help each other out as best we may no matter what the future may bring.

Fondly

Bill

tomls

We're all glad you're here bill!

Leshar

Dear Bill,
I am so sorry that you are feeling this way. Depression is such a horrible thing, I know it too well. Sending you warm wishes.

glidsy

Depression to me is one of the biggest enemies I battle with my sobriety in a way it is good cause it keeps me battling and not letting the gaurd down. I am hard headed tho I battle depression obviously most opiate addicts do the hardest part for me and still is was getting on legitimate anti depressants I hate that they take up 15 days to get in your blood system and me being the addict I was I live in that instant gratification kinda la la land...toooook way to long to work...any way sorry to jump in but I think that is the hardest part is over coming the depression as far as opiates are concerned but I have depression in my family and it was only a matter of time I am sure but I wish I wouldn't have used up all my endurphines in the mean time...

thomas11

Sorry to hear your are depressed Bill, stick with us sir. I have learned so much reading your posts.

Sasha4

Bill - I understand.

We have had Brexit in the UK.

I remember the night before it happened and the votes were not all in, checking the news headlines in bed.
I thought, no I cannot see it happening. We won't leave Europe.

The next morning first thing I did was check the headlines.
We were out.

I felt a sense of shock that I have never felt or experienced before.
I felt sad. I felt worried. I felt angry too.

Without wanting to sound dramatic - it was like being given really bad news like a death or a shock diagnosis.

I think the whole country was in shock.

I used the same strategies that we use in the fight against drinking.

I 'sat' with the feelings.
I did not drink over it.
I did not engage in any political banter with friends or family.
I distracted myself where I could.
Gradually the feelings have become less.

However I think it made me less surprised with the new president. I remember thinking I really hope not, but I think he will succeed.

Please post here.
Please don't stay away.
You are treasured here at SR.
We all look up to you. You have so much wisdom.
Always be here please.

Dee74

Hugs and best wishes to you Bill and anyone feeling a little depressed or fearful right now.

D

Anna

Bill, I'm sorry that you are struggling so much right now. I really hope that you will continue to read and post here. You have many friends who are sending love and hope your way.

Anna

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Anna

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awuh1

I found this helpful Bill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=movGm8i0vm8

Mklove

Here, here. Thank you for the Message of hope.

JP519

Sending love from Canada, Bill, it has been a surreal day.

wpainterw

I'm deeply grateful for all the kind and supportive words you all have posted here. If my SR posts should thin out a bit you may always contact me with a Private Message, particularly if there is anything you think I can do to make you feel better. I certainly know that life can be tough. If I don't hear from you I'll contact each of you individually from time to time just to say hello and say I'm breathing in and out and of course any news about the dog. He's the really important one and he knows what's going on. Cats know but they won't tell.

Fondly,

Bill.

ccam1973

I hope you stick close to the community Bill. We are here to see each other through the ups and downs of each day. Some are easier than others, and some are down right torturous. Be well and stay sober, everything else will work itself out.

We are here if you need us.