Ismilealot

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It takes time for our brains to heal and get back to normal functioning. If you're still feeling depressed after a few more months, I'd suggest asking your doctor about it. Some depression can be resolved by not drinking, but some needs therapy and/or meds.

Congrats on 48 days sober!

I would also suggest that you start practicing gratitude every day. That's been the biggest help in my sobriety. Makes me happier too.

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/o...pier.html?_r=0

Newbeginning421

As someone who is on day 49 so 48 days sober I feel it is because we are yet to really start our new sober life. We have been healing focusing on recovery but takes time to start living a new life. Not to mention cleaning up messes that alcohol has left behind can be draining just my thoughts! Hope you feel better soon!

Callas

It is difficult to find meaning in anything. There is perhaps none. But without alcohol we get a chance to try and enjoy the mundane. It probably will never be more than that.

Ghostlight1

Congratulations on your sober time. I've been sober over ten years and I have days where I feel sad and blah.
Sometimes, I think, it happens to everyone even non-drinkers.
I hope it passes soon.
Best to you.

Dee74

If you're like me you drank for years Ismilealot - it's going to take a little time for mind and body to heal

I started seeing real changes around the 90 mark - you're doing great so far

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entropy1964

Google anehdonia. Its a 'thing' for us early on as the brain heals. Dopamine can take a while to regulate and start to release with 'normal' fun activities. Our addiction kind of 'hijacks' those receptors so stuff that would normally be uplifting just isn't. Resulting in the 'blahs'.

For me vigorous exercise speeds the healing process up. Or just any activity that gets the heart pumping and/or connects me with the outdoors.

Hang in there.

D122y

It was all about dopamine. I took months to normalize. The whole time, the crave lingers.

It is still there today.

But, I deal with life drug free, minus some supplements. I stay clean by any means necessary.

Thanks.

CRRHCC

Welcome to the human race, you are normal. Emotions/feelings are temporary. Values are more important than our feelings. You should value yourself for your actions. Look for other high value behavior in life that will empower you. To each his own but exercise, music, writing, etc. Remember for years your values have centered around the quick fix or mood changer of alcohol. You have probably been on autopilot. It takes months to change.

We need purpose in life to be happy. We need values to find our purpose.

Ismilealot

August252015

Happy 4th and great job on 48 days! Like Dee and others said, it takes awhile for everything to settle and stabilize- emotions for sure. Learning to deal with blah and "just OK" was one of the hardest things for me. I'd gotten so used to ups and downs, drama and anxiety.....

You're early - keep going - life gets clearer and better, plus we learn how to handle good, bad and in-between without drinking.

Abraham

Sober people have feelings too.

sugarbear1

things get flat, too. you will go through all kinds of stages....physical and mental....relax, this is normal healing!!

Ultramarathoner

The fact that you are allowing yourself to feel- without alcohol- is in itself a win.

The fact that you are feeling sad- without a specific cause- is better than feeling the emotion due to regret over continuing to drink.

Remember why you chose to lead life alcohol free, keep in mind that you are just beginning to build your “sober muscles”, and continue to look for the beauty, power, and hope in the journey.

ThatWasTheOldMe

Because 48 days ago you probably said good bye to one of your best buddies (alcohol). Now that he's been gone for a while, you selectively remember the good times - thus making you feel sad.

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