Where is that girl? The one who felt normal in rehab?
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Originally Posted by earthsteps 
Thank you Tea. I am usually upbeat and positive but today I was feeling melancholy. I need to harness any positivity I can muster today and let it carry me through. I hate being a downer on the board.
You're not a downer , sweete...
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Originally Posted by Nonsensical
My doc wanted me on Adderall, but I took a pass (with the option to give it a try if things weren't working out). I figured had already survived 48 years without it and didn't want to be on another med. (Taking daily for blood pressure.) Tried some OTC supplements, but didn't really notice a difference. Coffee and tea help a little. Never tried Strattera, though.
Lists and meditation - I hear ya. Even just taking 5 or 10 minutes during the day to remove all stimuli, shut my eyes, breathe, and think about what needs to get done in the next few hours helps my productivity. I work on the computer most of the day, and distractions are just a click away. Gotta stay focused!
Lists and meditation - I hear ya. Even just taking 5 or 10 minutes during the day to remove all stimuli, shut my eyes, breathe, and think about what needs to get done in the next few hours helps my productivity. I work on the computer most of the day, and distractions are just a click away. Gotta stay focused!
I have tried OTC too. But caffeine is really effective too. Our ADHD mind is calmed by caffeine. Have you noticed your focus is better?
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Originally Posted by teatreeoil007
You're not a downer , sweete...
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Just a note to say... Good morning sunshine !
I am so new to recovery and don't have a lot of advice to give today.
I too have a huge wall surrounding me. Seems like I work harder on the wall then my own well being.
Maybe a nice long walk today "nature walk" will do us good today.
But I'm in da south too and humidity is a thick mess.
I am so new to recovery and don't have a lot of advice to give today.
I too have a huge wall surrounding me. Seems like I work harder on the wall then my own well being.
Maybe a nice long walk today "nature walk" will do us good today.
But I'm in da south too and humidity is a thick mess.
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Originally Posted by MidnightRider
Just a note to say... Good morning sunshine !
I am so new to recovery and don't have a lot of advice to give today.
I too have a huge wall surrounding me. Seems like I work harder on the wall then my own well being.
Maybe a nice long walk today "nature walk" will do us good today.
But I'm in da south too and humidity is a thick mess.
I am so new to recovery and don't have a lot of advice to give today.
I too have a huge wall surrounding me. Seems like I work harder on the wall then my own well being.
Maybe a nice long walk today "nature walk" will do us good today.
But I'm in da south too and humidity is a thick mess.
We need to stand up and yell like Reagan "BRING DOWN THAT WALL!"
I'll try a nature walk, but like I said I am no hippie. I like my air conditioning and cheetos. And I don't like bugs! The bugs we have here in South Florida are bigger than my kids. I only like lightening bugs.
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Originally Posted by earthsteps
I really try not to be. My therapist told me also that I have a really tall and thick wall surrounding me that keeps my feelings inside and keeps other people outside. I don't share feelings very well, especially negative ones. But I feel safe here so I let down the drawbridge.
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Originally Posted by teatreeoil007
I don't like bugs either.... Ladybugs are okay though... They are gardeners friend and friendly and nice......
I like Lightening bugs. Little twinkles. Lightning Bug used to be my username here but I lost my password for the account after a relapse. Damn booze! That is why I am called Bug. I emailed Anna to see if I can get it back.
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Thanks everyone for your support this morning while I was feeling all "woe is me" . I am not usually down like that but you all helped me get up and feel better. Grateful for SR!
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Day 40 sounds like you're still giving Sobriety 100%!! 
As others have mentioned there may be other things to deal with, I had to rebuild my life from scratch when I got Sober, but by not drinking I had a great foundation to make it happen!!
Hang in there!!
As others have mentioned there may be other things to deal with, I had to rebuild my life from scratch when I got Sober, but by not drinking I had a great foundation to make it happen!!
Hang in there!!
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Originally Posted by PurpleKnight
Day 40 sounds like you're still giving Sobriety 100%!!
As others have mentioned there may be other things to deal with, I had to rebuild my life from scratch when I got Sober, but by not drinking I had a great foundation to make it happen!!
Hang in there!!
As others have mentioned there may be other things to deal with, I had to rebuild my life from scratch when I got Sober, but by not drinking I had a great foundation to make it happen!!
Hang in there!!
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