Nightswimming

Doc gave me the all clear today to return to work (whatever that may end up being) after three and a half months off with anxiety and depression. Given me a good boost and I think getting a job is definitely the next stage in recovery I need. I know that this will be a new challenge again for my sobriety but one I am ready to face head on!

Skye2

That's great to hear - well done Xx

Hawkeye13

Hi Nightswimming!
That's wonderful news. I agree that having work to go to can really help
keep things focused and give excellent structure. I don't know what I would
have done without my job to keep me on track.

Please share the details as you look. Of course there will be challenges
but you sound strong and ready to take care of business :-)

hayley86

That's great news Nightswimming. Best wishes.

Dee74

Best wishes nightswimming

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Nightswimming

So i had an appointment at the job centre yesterday afternoon (very bleak!) re jobseeker's allowance and a meeting after that with a recruitment agent re a couple of jobs they are going to put my CV in for. It was a bit scary as it was the first 'forced' interaction I've had in three and a half months. I made it through though and feel the better for it.

First reaction on coming out of the second meeting? That was stressful - I deserve a cold pint right about now. I actually laughed at myself in the street. I'm finally getting things back on track and my brain is telling me my reward should be alcohol?! Luckily that craving went away fast but it does tell me I need to keep on being vigilant in this fight especially as I put myself back into more 'stressful' situations.

Skye2

That made me smile A few months ago a woman called and gave me a lift to an AA meeting (only time I ever went) and she wouldn't take any money, so I was thinking 'oh i'll have to get her a bottle of wine or something to say thanks' How STUPID a thought was that?

KateL