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Old 10-04-2018, 03:53 PM
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Hi All,

11 months in! It's been quite a ride so far.

For the first 8 months or so, I was abstaining from drugs and alcohol successfully. Here and there I would have thoughts of using, but they weren't overwhelming and I could get by once I understood they would pass. That was until my anxiety came back full swing and I was slipping into a dissociative, depressive state. At that point, I knew had to make a change.

I started therapy and attending AA meetings, 1-3/week at least. Right now I have a commitment at what I would consider my homegroup, and it's going well. Incredibly grateful to be sober and gaining in life in ways I otherwise wouldn't have been able to.

Best to all you newcomers like myself! We can do this.
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Old 10-04-2018, 04:01 PM
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Congratulations PB

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Old 10-04-2018, 04:04 PM
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Congrats on nearly a year sober!
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Old 10-04-2018, 04:05 PM
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Yes! Great to hear!

Congrats on 11 months and making positive changes in your life.

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Old 10-04-2018, 04:29 PM
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I'm glad you're ding well, and good job on knowing that you needed to talk to a therapist about your depression.
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Old 10-04-2018, 05:06 PM
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That's great. AA meetings really helped 'balance' my anxiety/depression in early months. I mostly went to morning meetings and it was a positive way to start the day.
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Old 10-24-2018, 07:48 AM
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Thank you everyone! Your words are very encouraging.
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