Hello!

[DM1981]

Hello everyone. I am brand new here. I am really struggling with severe major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder. I am also a recovering addict and alcoholic. I have been sober almost 17 months now. Being in recovery is going to be lifelong for me. Sobriety is still very new to me. Feeling is very new to me. I have been using something to change the way that I feel for many years now. Since I was eight years old actually and I am 42 now. Life is so crazy hard as it is and seems to be challenging to even enjoy these days. I am determined to stay away from drugs and alcohol but it can certainly be difficult when they did such a great job of numbing me pretty much my entire life. I hope things will get better for me now that I found this group. Thanks for having me.

[Dolphin14]

DM1981

Welcome to the community.

Congratulations on your 17 months of sobriety. I wish you continued success.

The alcohol did help cover up pain but there are so many other ways to do this. I hope you can fill your toll box full with new coping skills

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[DM1981 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you so much!

[BeachynPeachy]

I am new here too. Life is so hard : ( Congrats on your 17 months!

[Dolphin14 in reply to BeachynPeachy]

BeachynPeachy

Welcome to the community

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[optimismrus]

Cheers for making a year and a half! I'm glad you found this site. I admire you a lot for your courage. A recovering friend of mine was asked if he was afraid of hell. My friend answered, "Hell? No... I've been there already". 🥰

[LongestBlue]

Welcome and congratulations! Glad you found this group, it’s a very supportive place to just be yourself!