67 days Sober, and hurting.
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67 days Sober, and hurting.
Good day, I've got 67 days sober and have been doing many aa meetings. BUT my trouble is now that I'm feeling a lot of emotional pain that the alcohol used to mask. My Depression is strong. I have a family member who is incarcerated for a long long time and the drinking was getting me through that. Advice gladly appreciated. Thank you for listening.
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Welcome to the family and congrats on 67 days sober! 
I have bad depression too, and am on antidepressants for it, which helps. Might you find help in therapy or medication for your depression?
Your situation sounds stressful. I should know, as I was once in your position.
It takes a toll on you.
I have bad depression too, and am on antidepressants for it, which helps. Might you find help in therapy or medication for your depression?
Your situation sounds stressful. I should know, as I was once in your position.
It takes a toll on you. Administrator
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Welcome, and 67 days of sobriety is great!
I think it's typical to have trouble dealing with negative emotions in early recovery. Alcohol masked so many of our feelings. Now is the time for you to begin to find healthy ways to deal with the problems. Maybe there are things you can do to help your family member such as writing letters or visiting if you can.
If your depression continues, you might talk to your dr about it.
I think it's typical to have trouble dealing with negative emotions in early recovery. Alcohol masked so many of our feelings. Now is the time for you to begin to find healthy ways to deal with the problems. Maybe there are things you can do to help your family member such as writing letters or visiting if you can.
If your depression continues, you might talk to your dr about it.
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First see a doc about your depression as you may need meds. I'm on two different meds and it has helped tremendously. Secondly if you can afford it, join a gym and workout three or four days per week. It will do wonders for your mental health!
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Welcome, Lee. 68 days is wonderful. Depression is awful and I used alcohol to self-medicate. It just made matters much worse. I'm very glad you're going to see a doctor and that you are here. This is a amazing place for advice, help and support and is a vital part of my sober plan. Wishing you all the best on your journey.
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Originally Posted by Lee2018 
Thank You BDTL. I go see a Doc tomorrow.
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