Hi Everyone!
Remember, you are worth all the effort you put into yourself and your program! Make the Effort. No one is going to do it for you. Love yourself! Have a good weekend!
Keep coming back!
Ann
I am at one of those chaleenging p[aces we hear about in recovery. A medical issue has become prolonded on the repair side and will take awhile till completed. In the meantime I have been left with one good eye to see out of. I went from independent to dependent, overnight. Way interesting to sufddenly deal with having to ask for "help" to just get around. I sat in the dark for a month and today is the best day since the infection was diagnosed. I can almost tolerate the computer screen. I am very happy as it was only inone eye and NOT both. Can you imagine that??? I know a deeper level of gratitude as a result. I am def worth it!
Glad to hear that you think your worth it! Hope you continue to improve and feel better soon. Nice to meet you! Hope you keep posting with us when you feel up to it!
Peace be with you!
Everyday a little better. Today, good enough to type on a netbook!! YAHOO!. I just saw thw poll on the Homepage. I voted and will find out if i need to do it each time. I appreciate the response and concern. You doin better also?
-Reczone
Glad to hear it! Yes, I am okay. Life is less stressful with my Dad's cancer being in remission!
thats great news ann about your dad... yes i am worth it... that is why i no longer use. i feel i am worth it!!!!
LIVE TO LEARN, LEARN TO LIVE
i'm sober but really depressed.. sobriety doesn't erase the anxiety & depression. haven't been able to leave the house in 6days. can't even read much. but i remembered i had signed up for thiss and now that i'm reading peoples post i know why. thanks 4 sharing
Hi Donna Michelle!
Hope your day is going okay! Went out with my family today! It sure is windy today in Southern California! I don't believe your feelings are uncommon. Being sober might make us start to feel normal again, but won't take our blues away. We need to believe in ourselves and start to accept ourselves for who we are. Know that no one is perfect and love ourselves for who we are. Know that we are all flawed. We need to change our attitude. Wake up in the morning and tell ourselves we are going to have a good day. One day at a time! Go for a walk, sit outside, walk the dog, talk to one of us. Be happy! Do one fun or relaxing thing a day. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Thanks, I needed to hear that. It is about acceptance and that will change my additude. Today I picked up the book my sister gave me and started reading it. It is amazing how when the student is ready the teacher will appear. The book written by CHERI HUBER "Regardless of What You were Taught TO BELIEVE...THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU" going beyond self-hate A compassionate process for learning to accept yourself exactly as you are.. It is written in a big child diary like font almost. Very easy reading and right on. It said what you said to me Ann. very telling. PS. It's a little chilly here in sunny MARYLAND after all those storms. No tornado in our immediate vicinity. I am blessed, this I know for sure. And I am a grateful recovering addict! Thanks to my Higher Power!! ONE DAY AT A TIME. & EVERY DAY IS A NEW DAY.
Welcome to our Forums and thanks for sharing. I appreciate you both letting loose with the honesty and courage to expose yourselves. I beneit as I am sure others do as well. I have been aroiund this stuff awhile and it never ceases to amaze me how much I get out of it.
I am doing stuff today for others. I do that often as possibel. It helps me stay focused on what is important. Today I saw a client at 9;00 am and then another, a crisis at 10:00. All well, for now although one is actively drinking, yes even on Sunday morning. She agreed to stop and return later this week. My prayers go out to her. The other learned aout a GRIEF PROCESS. Very helpful to explain his depressive symptoms. Kinda got normalized. I find that helpful, getting normalized, like most people would be like this with these circumstances (fill in theblank _____________).
I take an appraisal, and it usually is a far cry from how bad I make it in my imind;s view..
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Hi Donna Michelle and Dr.Jonas!
Donna Michelle- I have never read this book, but will have to check it out. " The book written by CHERI HUBER "Regardless of What You were Taught TO BELIEVE...THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU" going beyond self-hate A compassionate process for learning to accept yourself exactly as you are"
"Regardless of What You were Taught TO BELIEVE...THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU"
I wish you could tell everyone this and they would believe it! A lot of times we let what people say affect us. The truth is that no one is better than the next person! Love your neighbor as yourself. Don't let people hurt you.
Dr.Jonas- It does feel good helping people. Even if it is just a few kind words that were spoken.
Peace be with both of you!
Hey reczone, glad to hear from you and hope you're getting better by the day. As you say at least you still have one to see.
Ann, as always, a warm hello and thoughts are with your Dad day to day.
DonnaMichelle, There are a lot of people out there that get depressed and anxious after getting into recovery. Sometimes it's worth looking into with professionals. And sometimes it's just finding something that you enjoy doing. So take a deep breath and try something new this month.
today is the next step in the journey......paw