5 months Sober from Opiates and meth but I feel horrible everyday. I go to outpatient group therapy and I go to N.A. Meetings but my Anxiety and depression is through the roof all the time. I lost my Dad to cancer, my best friend to a heart attack and dog to old age. I just turned 40 and I just don’t know who I am anymore. Nothing seems fun or worthwhile to me but I know I don’t want to be a drug addict anymore. I wish I could find happiness again.
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You will find happiness again Charlie. The first year sucks, no way around it. I abused the same thing for years and it takes awhile to heal. Remember, mind, body, soul. Do something healthy every day for each of those. It will help. You'll be ok brother, just don't use.
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How many meetings are you getting to a week? Do you have a sponsor? Are you working the steps? I ask all of this because the solution for me when I was feeling super depressed in early recovery was to up my meetings, ask for help, reach out to my sponsor daily, and work the steps even harder. I also make sure to talk to my primary care physician and my therapist about my overall mental health and where I’m at. I will pray for you. Don’t give up before the miracle happens.
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Hey CP: I'm a recovering addict from NYC. I have 5 years and over 6 months clean. Add me as a friend for support! Peace.
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I'm close to 10-11 months sober from mainly opiates with crack making guest appearances.. It truly takes time to adjust , I know it can be annoying hearing that and outpatient can increase that feeling of hopelessness as you work through everything.
Feel free to hit me up , for real we have very similar stories.
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