Feeling sad
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Feeling sad
I'm 34 and decided to give up drugs and alcohol four months ago. I'm feeling guilty about how my addiction hurt my family and ashamed by my behavior. I guess this is a part of early recovery, but it's really bumming me out. Thanks for reading this. Brian
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((Cb)) First off , congratulations on four months, thats awesome. You can't change the past , so don't spend another minute dwelling on it. Concentrate on today. Don't worry about tomorrow , its not here yet. Your family will benefit from your sobriety. Keep your head up. God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers. God Bless
I know how hard it is to get past those negative feelings, but you really must. I came close to allowing the shame and guilt to cause me to drink again. It was hard to work through it, but you can do it. I found journaling really helped me a lot, too.
Only my experience....
It's okay to feel bad, for awhile, about whom you may have hurt. "they" will find a way to forgive themselves and you for any indecretions. It matters what you do now, staying sober, and letting the world know you are feeling better !
It's okay to feel bad, for awhile, about whom you may have hurt. "they" will find a way to forgive themselves and you for any indecretions. It matters what you do now, staying sober, and letting the world know you are feeling better !
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