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i’ve been feeling okay but i’m having a bout of sadness and i feel myself letting my depression take over.. lately all i want to do is drink and smoke. i just don’t want to feel anymore

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kenster1

sorry to hear that lapses are common its a learning curve in our recovery.small steps at a time don't be drinking to much it will just add to your worries.

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JP6714

If you use substances to escape then you’ll never want to come back and experience that depression. The only way out is to work through out. I have faith in you. You got this

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VaNillaRunner

Hi! Sorry about feeling this way. Try to get out. Enjoy the sun, nature, mother earth. Try to focus on other things, people or even pets. It helps me when I'm in my funk.

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