Recovery from addiction

[Retnefel]

Hey everyone! I'm sending out wishes that we're all doing as well as can be. How are people feeling about Christmas?

I wanted to ask if there are people here with experience of fibro while in recovery from addiction/alcoholism; if anyone would be open to sharing their story, I'd appreciate hearing it 😊 I'd love to connect with people who understand. I'm following a recovery programme (SMART), but I've been finding it difficult to make friends and so I've been feeling really lonely, and it also feels sometimes that having fibro alongside addictions is a whole different experience! I also miss the accountability that comes with recovery buddies, having someone to catch up with about keeping up recovery. It doesn't matter to me what anyone does or doesn't do, but I would like to connect with people who have some sort of routine or structure - whatever that may be.

I'm pretty new to fibro support groups but I've found being involved so so beneficial! The support, relatability, advice and empathy has helped my mental health/mindset so much more than I expected, so I thought why not ask about recovery here!

[hazelcats]

Hi, I cant really help you with the addiction recovery, but I simply wanted to wish you well. My mental health has been through the mill a bit the last few year, due mostly to stress and health issues, and I am always pleased to see someone who also feels able to be upfront and talk about this. ( btw, I am also fiercely defensive if people cannot do so, MH is extremely hard to live with, and living with and recovering from this is such an individual process) .So yes, my best wishes to you.

[Retnefel in reply to hazelcats]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. Wishing you the best as well and sending hugs. I'm always here if you fancy a chat or a vent!

[hazelcats in reply to Retnefel]

Same here Retnefel, am here if you need the same.Whilst our 'stories' may differ some of the fall out from health conditions can be similar. Best thing is the reassurance that we arent alone. My MH is in a pretty good place atm, but am aware things can go up or down. Fingers crossed we both stay on a stable up.

Take care

[196912]

I found myself drinking 2 bottles of wine a night to give pain relief and help me sleep. I knew it was not good for me but II blamed it on my health. Any excuse will do.

I took part in the MacMillan ‘Sober for October’ and it change my world.

All of the ‘bad mornings’ disappeared and I started to get up and dressed and put my makeup on.

The Fibromyalgia didn’t disappear but I felt like I was taking charge of it. I am still in a lot of pain and suffer with fatigue but I know I am giving my health the best possible chance.

I lost 2stone in 30 days and this has given me a new view of myself.

I wish you all the luck in the world during recovery . Just keep remembering that it is worth it.

Sending you love and strength ♥️