by BklynChik » Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:29 pm
Hi and welcome back!
I don't know exactly what is bothering you, but I'll try my best to help.
First, be easy on yourself. The "one step at a time" slogan can be applied to everything in your life. This disease wants us to stay depressed so we keep drinking. I try to remind mysef of what I hear in the meetings -- "we deal with alcohol--cunning, baffling and powerful..." And it is, truly. There's so many things in life to be upset with and so many reasons to go back to drinking. The important thing is you're here. And you've taken the step to stop.
Have you found meetings in your area? Do you have a sponsor? All these things help. Do not go at this alone. Having the support of people who can understand where you're coming from, who have been there before and who truly care about you getting better is amazing and can help you get through those depressing moments. One day at a time... just keep doing it one day at a time.
There's also professional help if you want it. You don't have to let the depression win. You can fight back either through using your support system or talking to someone who can help. There's no shame in that ever!
You're doing great already. You're here. Don't worry about tomorrow. Can you not drink for just today? For just today... And when tomorrow comes, then repeat. But for right now, don't drink for only today.
Hi and welcome back!
I don't know exactly what is bothering you, but I'll try my best to help.
First, be easy on yourself. The "one step at a time" slogan can be applied to everything in your life. This disease wants us to stay depressed so we keep drinking. I try to remind mysef of what I hear in the meetings -- "we deal with alcohol--cunning, baffling and powerful..." And it is, truly. There's so many things in life to be upset with and so many reasons to go back to drinking. The important thing is you're here. And you've taken the step to stop.
Have you found meetings in your area? Do you have a sponsor? All these things help. Do not go at this alone. Having the support of people who can understand where you're coming from, who have been there before and who truly care about you getting better is amazing and can help you get through those depressing moments. One day at a time... just keep doing it one day at a time.
There's also professional help if you want it. You don't have to let the depression win. You can fight back either through using your support system or talking to someone who can help. There's no shame in that ever!
You're doing great already. You're here. Don't worry about tomorrow. Can you not drink for just today? For just today... And when tomorrow comes, then repeat. But for right now, don't drink for only today.