Missy7

Well, I've been rolling back and forth--depression--self-medicating--depression.

I went to my therapist today. She has made a plan for me. I have to find a meeting each day. She wants me to go inpatient if I can't pull that off.

We're trying to remove alcohol from the equation and see if that helps the depression.

That's where I'm at.

I talked to a woman from AA in my town the other day. I really liked her. I will attend her home meeting on Monday, but I need to try to get to one each day.

We'll see what happens.

Hope y'all are good.

MycoolFitz

A plan's always good, like a road map in the land of sobriety. Hopefully not drinking will help the depression at least in time. My therapist had a hard time with my depression because I was drinking and lied to him about it--depressed, addicted and stupid. Really glad you're being proactive. All my best. PS, I'm now basically depression free and sober, but possibly still stupid. :-)

wellwisher

No Fitz...you are FAR from stupid!

Missy - so glad you are reaching out and I wish the best to you. You seem like such a kind person that deserves the best. You deserve happiness.

recoverywfaith

Great recovery action plan...thank you for sharing.

Mattcake

Definitely consider sticking to this plan. I can relate to your situation. My depression lifted considerably once I quit drinking and got help.

Please keep us updated

sugarbear1

Awesome!

newwings

I'm so pleased for you, Missy. Having followed your journey right from the start, I've seen you change. I'm liking this change..you've gone from really struggling, understanding your relationship with alcohol, trying to quit without a clear plan - to asking your husband for support, dealing with grief and realizing that drinking ain't going to fix it, and finding a plan with your therapist. You are SO on your way.
Congrats!!

Opivotal

It's always good to have a plan Missy. I'm so happy your moving forward. I know alcohol never helped me with my depression. Sending positive thoughts your way!



Best Wishes To You!

Dee74

great stuff Missy
& far from stupid Fitz

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Terminally Unique

Ingesting high proof depressants every day certainly doesn't help. :-)

Seriously, though, removing the alcohol will help. Some depression may still linger for a while, but at least you'll be in a position to do something about it.

Missy7

Thanks guys. Making plans to relax some in the days to come.

I'm glad you are here.

wellwisher

We're glad you are here too, Missy

EmeraldRose

The only failed plan is not having one at all. Wishing you the best in your next chapter.
Keep up the good work! =)

Ranger

I still like your chances, MI7!

So happy you are giving yourself this well-deserved gift.

eJoshua

Echo the same responses everyone has said -- my depression is much better now, four months sober, than it EVER was when I was drinking. It's not gone, but it's much more manageable. I'm not suicidal and unable to get out of bed, like I was before.

Also, getting sober has revealed some other mental health issues that I can now deal with that I didn't even realize I was self medicating for.

Good luck to you, you have a great plan! It will be hard to stick to it, but I know you can do it!

instant

Missy Hope it works out.

frances2011

I'm thanking this whole thread Missy7 because I'm thankful. I like the sound of your plan.

I actually thought for a while that I had invented the idea of self-medicating my anxiety with wine. Bwwaaahhhaaaa haaa. Imagine my surprise to get here and discover I am one of the gang.

"You deserve happiness." Yes, you do. We all do.

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