Very depressed
 

Day 17 and very down haven't been this sober since 2005 not that it's a bad thing just feeling down maybe it's the winter weather

I'll take feeling down and sober over being down and drunk any day. Stay strong, it will pass.

Way to go!
You're not alone. The weather sucks!
There's alot of good reading here about the winter doldrums.

Thanks

I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling well, bill. I had issues with depression and anxiety too. I went to my doctor and told her what was going on and she was able to help me.

Hi. I needed to recognize that all the alcohol I consumed was not a health drink and was detrimental in cell and emotional development. I hated to hear that recovery takes time and is helped with the amount of work we put into it. I needed many meetings, self honesty and becoming very active for a non social person. Bottom line it works if we work it! Long term recovery is a great goal. Keep coming.

BE WELL

Despite what I thought, I'm told that alcohol is not medicinal. I too suffer from depression. Apparently it runs in my family. I believe it can take quite some time after stopping to have it pass. If it doesn't pass see a doctor. The weather here in the midwest has not been conducive to a bright outlook. I send you positive thoughts from one downer to another! :)

I guess just a bad day had to really fight urge to have a beer

Yes, fight the urge and the AV. They will pass. SR is here for you, too.

Bllit go play in the snow? (depending on where your from) It will Take your mind off being bummed?
Try keeping your self productive! Busy! Clean! That was key for me and still is! Hope you cheer up.

Hang in there I w:c011::c011:asted six years and have not been able to stop. It is not worth it. Think of a clear mind and also think of how crappy your body felt after a bout with the champ (aka booze/dope )

I walked on a treadmill no alcohol day 18 here i come

Emotional ups and downs are very common in early sobriety. Be patient. It will pass. :)

how are you doing now Bllit?

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