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Mar 15, 2011, 10:38 AM
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Member Since: Mar 2011
Posts: 34
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It makes me feel good to see how hard you are working at helping yourself.
>>> I am wondering if others of you have found relief from some depression through 12-step groups or through working through childhood traumas. And how do you practice self-care, even when it is tough?<<<
I used to go to OA for my food addiction and even had a friend that went to AA for her alcohol recovery and we would 'compare notes' on our experiences and that was very helpful. I had childhood traumas that until they were healed and I was in a secure, loving relationship with my husband they did present me challenges. Before recovery I used to withdraw from stressful/painful situations and became very protective of myself. It is interesting because now that I'm coping with disability that forces me to be stuck at home alone after the death of my husband I'm beginning to become very protective of myself once again and because I'm stuck at home I have to work at overcoming the isolation by reaching out and connecting and I do this through the internet. I even met the one friend I do have here in town through the internet. In many ways it has saved my life. The way I survive when it is tough is to reach out and be supportive of others coping with life's challenges and let go of everything I can that saps me of the energy needed to heal and begin to feel better.
It just makes me feel really good to see how hard you are working at having a better life. You inspire me to continue to face my challenges. Sending you very gentle ((( ))) of support and comfort. Patricia
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