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Jan 03, 2009, 03:24 PM
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Member Since: Aug 2008
Location: Pasadena, CA
Posts: 109
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 So sorry no one responded to your post in the depression forum. I am dual diagnosed with major depression and addiction and life on life's terms can be a challenge. Give yourself credit for getting back in the game. And recognizing that you have things to be grateful for, like the car, a job and your sobriety. Wanting to isolate and stay in bed are the natural default setting for people with depression and addiction issues. That's why we learn to "suit up and show up." But I've learned for myself that I won't do anything consistently unless it benefits me and makes me feel better - and sometimes I have to do the actions for awhile before I get the benefits. If the people at those meetings aren't giving you what you need, try some new meetings and some different activities that you enjoy. Why not be happy while you deal with some of the scary, unpleasant stuff? Someone in recovery told me; gravitate towards the people that light up when you walk in the room instead of trying to get a smile out of the others that you seek approval from. What a simple and beautiful idea. Go to the sunlight and you will grow. And I guarantee that there is somebody with less time out there that would jump for joy if you reached out your hand and gave them a smile.  
Scooterb
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