Depression is a B**ch
Sober since October
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: In the world in my eyes...Somewhere I've never been before...
Posts: 7,355
Sober since October
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: In the world in my eyes...Somewhere I've never been before...
Posts: 7,355
Oh, I see.
But, on the other hand if to rephrase Freud "There's no accidental typos"))
So, you are sober.
And yesterday I came across a great quote. It makes a lot of sense for me now.
"Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain". Joseph Campbell.
To me it's about finding a spot of joy inside, even it's little, tiny and subtle. Then it's about developing it little by little, nourishing it, protecting from dark thoughts and negativity. And eventually it will be big enough and stronger to push out the pain. It takes consistency and faith, I presume.
I know I have to work on it because now when I stop fighting I immediately slip into dark waters of depression, self-beating, etc. etc.
One of your joys is music, as far as I understand. Maybe find this spark of joy that it gives you and make a big shining star out of it)
Take care.
But, on the other hand if to rephrase Freud "There's no accidental typos"))
So, you are sober.
And yesterday I came across a great quote. It makes a lot of sense for me now.
"Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain". Joseph Campbell.
To me it's about finding a spot of joy inside, even it's little, tiny and subtle. Then it's about developing it little by little, nourishing it, protecting from dark thoughts and negativity. And eventually it will be big enough and stronger to push out the pain. It takes consistency and faith, I presume.
I know I have to work on it because now when I stop fighting I immediately slip into dark waters of depression, self-beating, etc. etc.
One of your joys is music, as far as I understand. Maybe find this spark of joy that it gives you and make a big shining star out of it)
Take care.
Well the first days are the hardest days, don't you worry any more,
'Cause when life looks like Easy Street, there is danger at your door.
Think this through with me, let me know your mind,
Wo, oh, what I want to know, is are you kind?
Uncle John's Band is on my iPod and heard this last night on my walk, and thought of you. Thought the lyrics were fitting for everyone here.
'Cause when life looks like Easy Street, there is danger at your door.
Think this through with me, let me know your mind,
Wo, oh, what I want to know, is are you kind?
Uncle John's Band is on my iPod and heard this last night on my walk, and thought of you. Thought the lyrics were fitting for everyone here.
Hi there! Have your tried AA meetings? From my experience you can find really great people and fellowship. I understand isolation and depression...I've been doing that the past few days. Been sober for those 3 days but just feel like I can't even get out of bed. However, everytime I do get out and go to a meeting I feel much better. Planning to get back into that groove again tomorrow. I was once told that whatever I want to do...do the opposite! Easier said then done! Good luck and thanks for sharing!
Hey! I can see you smiling in your recent posts August . Like a ray of sunshine dashed through space just to sneak through your window to hit you on the noggin'. I hope some of the good thoughts permeate through the tough day and night.
There were days, and there were days, and there were days between.
There were days, and there were days, and there were days between.
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