Hello, day 1
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Join Date: Mar 2020
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Hello, day 1
Hello everyone. I decided to leave alcohol behind for good after numerous attempts at cutting back or drinking in moderation. I was diagnosed with severe depression and GAD today. I went to my GP (after avoiding it for 4 years because of my GAD) and got all my blood work done. I was so nervous I had my husband with me the entire exam. A couple of things to work on, but overall better than I expected after quite a few years of heavy drinking. I look forward to sharing here and hearing your stories as well.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Atlanta
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Hello and welcome. It's great to have you here, so feel free to post away.
And good job on going to the doctor. I know how hard that can be, but you made it so great going.
I hope to hear more from you, you've found a great place for support from people who understand.
And good job on going to the doctor. I know how hard that can be, but you made it so great going.
I hope to hear more from you, you've found a great place for support from people who understand.
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Welcome to the group. Congratulations on your decision to quit drinking alcohol. None of us that have tried have had success with moderation. Reading and posting here will help you stay stopped.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Welcome and I'm glad you've decided to stop drinking completely. You'll find lots of support here.
You'll also find support for depression and anxiety here, too, as many of us deal with those issues.
You'll also find support for depression and anxiety here, too, as many of us deal with those issues.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Hi NewMe! This wonderful place helped me get sober and stay that way. As soon as I joined I felt more confident & determined - everyone understood & didn't judge. I'm glad you discovered that moderation fails every time - it took me way too long to admit that. Welcome.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Hey there, NewMe! Welcome to SR!
People here are really supportive and I hope you will find resources you need to stay sober. It’s open 24-7
I wanted to reply to let you know that I was so unbelievably depressed when I was drinking. Not drinking has made an amazing difference in my mental state. I am 3 months sober and although I have bad days, I am no longer in the mire of depression like so was. I was miserable and was making increasingly poor choices.
My husband has recently stopped drinking (6 days) and he is having a Eureka moment realizing how much his bottle-a-day habit has been affecting him.
Best wishes to you! I have GAD and am thriving with sobriety and proper medication/therapy. You can do this! Keep sharing.
People here are really supportive and I hope you will find resources you need to stay sober. It’s open 24-7
I wanted to reply to let you know that I was so unbelievably depressed when I was drinking. Not drinking has made an amazing difference in my mental state. I am 3 months sober and although I have bad days, I am no longer in the mire of depression like so was. I was miserable and was making increasingly poor choices.
My husband has recently stopped drinking (6 days) and he is having a Eureka moment realizing how much his bottle-a-day habit has been affecting him.
Best wishes to you! I have GAD and am thriving with sobriety and proper medication/therapy. You can do this! Keep sharing.
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Join Date: Dec 2019
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Welcome NewMe. Depression and GAD is a tough duo, and then your throw in alcoholism and that is the trifecta. But you are in the right place now and are doing brave things to get yourself right. Seeing the docs was huge. So many of us stayed in our misery for so many more years than we had to out of fear of facts and diagnosis. Knowledge is truly power in our situations. Now that the curtain has been thrown back and you know what you are dealing with. Post on here often and keep us posted. I'm 3+ months sober after 30 years of wretched insanity. But we don't drink anymore NewMe.
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Join Date: Feb 2020
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Hi
Well done for pushing through and getting everything done that you needed to!Im relatively new to abstaining too... Currently 9.5 hours from a week! You've made a really good decision and I hope you find all the support you need here on SR - It has helped me a lot and everyone is so lovely!
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NSW - Australia
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Welcome NewMe. Stopping drinking has really helped my anxiety and depression.
I could never achieve moderation. And now no longer see it as being a goal, there are other more interesting things to do.
How many years I wasted trying not to get drunk. Would have been better off practicing the piano, I might have finished up being able to play something.
I could never achieve moderation. And now no longer see it as being a goal, there are other more interesting things to do.
How many years I wasted trying not to get drunk. Would have been better off practicing the piano, I might have finished up being able to play something.
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Join Date: Mar 2020
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Thank you so much for all of the encouraging words, I definitely needed them. Today I talked to the counselor my GP recommended which was extremely helpful. I need to get to the root of my drinking, what pain am I numbing out with alcohol. She set me up with a therapist and my first appt. is in April. I’m nervous! Never had therapy before, but I know I need it if I want to get healthy all the way around. I also start my Lexapro tomorrow. So much happening so fast. I know it’s all positive things, but it’s also so overwhelming. Deep breaths....
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