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Hello all...

Hmmm, well, I guess I'll just say hello, and that I'm just over 8 months without alcohol. In general it has gotten easier, however right now I'm finding it more difficult again. Not that I am going to go drink, just that the want to drink is increased. I know it's temporary, but sometimes these periods can be pretty rough. I'm battling depression (without anti-depressants, though I have a prescription sitting there on the counter) and sometimes hopelessness, both of which make it worse.

I'm doing a lot of the right stuff, exercising, getting out as much as I can. I just hope I can find happiness again but it has been very illusive...

Thanks Dan
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Old 12-04-2016, 05:48 PM
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Hello and Welcome Dan. Posting here was a great idea.
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Old 12-04-2016, 05:49 PM
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It can really help to have all this support when you're feeling this way. Congrats on 8 months btw.... You're doing Great!
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Old 12-04-2016, 05:53 PM
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Hey dan,
Glad to meet you. I haven't been sober as long as you but I know what you mean about the emotional ups and downs. Do you think you could talk to your doctor about the depression? i hope you stay strong I think in time all things improve.
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Old 12-04-2016, 06:00 PM
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Hi, It sounds like you're doing well, and coming here to SR will just add to your tools. Congratulations on your 8 months of recovery.
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Very good to have you with us, Dan. Congrats on your 8 months. I found the encouragement here was just what I needed. I didn't feel alone anymore. Hope you feel the same - and welcome!
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Hello and Welcome Dan. Posting here was a great idea.
I second that. And great job working it to 8 months - a lot longer than me.... keep posting....
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Old 12-04-2016, 06:26 PM
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8 months !!!

and great post

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Old 12-04-2016, 06:27 PM
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8 months is fantastic. I had almost seven.....and then relapsed. Then I got diagnosed bipolar and went on meds. I could tell that something was not quite right with me. I guess what I am saying is don't hesitate to get treatment for your depression. It might make the difference between relapsing or not.
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welcome, Dan.

just heard on a radio show today that desolation and consolation are cyclical.....sitting here thinking about that , wondering...

way to go on showing up and eight months!
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Good job on 8 months, Dan, you're killing it. Great to have you here on SR!
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Nice work on the 8 months sober! Why not try the depression meds?
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Hi Dan

Have you had the Script for the anti-ds before? did it help?
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Old 12-04-2016, 07:45 PM
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I'm the same Dan. I did have nearly 9 months and relapsed, now 35 days.

I am so totally depressed, anxiety, don't sleep properly and wake with fatigue. You are doing better than me at 8 months in not drinking. Go, you!

My AD script is sitting in the medicine chest, and am reluctant to get on that merry go round 'round again. I will however if things don't improve.

For what it's worth I know how you feel, it's awful to the nth.
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I got awfully low around 6 to 7 months in. The info on this PAWS article was very useful to me. Perhaps it's worth a quick read... https://digital-dharma.net/post-acut...r-immediately/

Wishing you all the best for your recovery. BB
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Old 12-05-2016, 02:01 AM
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Welcome and congratulations on 8 months sober nacobsb. From my experience, those cravings ate still powerful at 8 months but they should subside considerably over the next few months. It does get better!!!
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For me (no one else) the first clear, sober action I did was go to my doctor and was reviewed for my history of major depression. I kind of knew AD's were necessary. It gave me a level playing field to deal with every day life. For me, having a script for AD's suggests seeing a doctor for depression. AD-'s take a while to have a noticeable difference. To me feeling as if I had depression like symptoms and not seeing a doctor- would mean my thinking was not too clear.
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Hello Dan
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Old 12-05-2016, 02:56 AM
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Hmmm, well, I guess I'll just say hello, and that I'm just over 8 months without alcohol. In general it has gotten easier, however right now I'm finding it more difficult again. Not that I am going to go drink, just that the want to drink is increased. I know it's temporary, but sometimes these periods can be pretty rough. I'm battling depression (without anti-depressants, though I have a prescription sitting there on the counter) and sometimes hopelessness, both of which make it worse.

I'm doing a lot of the right stuff, exercising, getting out as much as I can. I just hope I can find happiness again but it has been very illusive...

Thanks Dan
Chat to us Dan. You've done a lot already. Happiness is within reach.
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Old 12-05-2016, 10:16 AM
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Welcome to the Forum Dan!!
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