7 months in to sobriety. Ive been experiencing anxiety at night and in the mornings. I have little to no motivation for social engagement. Im not sure if its part of the process or actual depression. I am grateful that I do not have the urge to drink. Thank God for that.
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I'm just past 6 months and feel a little of that. My IOP has a term for this phase, but I can't remember it off hand. I can ask. Have you tried any particular tactics?
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I remember that. I got a little upset when we watched a video in IOP- speaker (a therapist, I think) spoke about the 6-month "wall". Her opinion was it's the hardest part of early recovery. Keep going- we used to be really determined to destroy ourselves. That same determination is still there, but it can be used to survive & thrive!
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It's part of the process. Your brain needs time to restore balance. It might be a good idea to see a mental health professional. Also, I know it's extremely difficult when you don't have any motivation, but getting outside and doing something active can help a lot. Whatever you do, know that you are not alone. Everyone on here has felt or is feeling that way. You can do this.
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Im kind of struggling through the same things, especially when I began to actually look into why I was using. When you look into yourself deep enough, you realize how much of you're life you're living at a surface level. Once you begin to see your own depth, simple surface level interaction are no longer is satisfying. Bars and clubs especially after full of people that want to be seen but not known. I would try writing. Not affirmations, just observations. When you feel anxious, record it. Examine it. Anxiety is your brains way of telling you there's potential danger. Sit with it, and allow it to pass. Don't participate in it. Let the thoughts flood in, but don't actually focus on them. Like commercials that don't apply to you, they come in and you just let them end naturally. Do this consistently and your brain will begin to realize it's not actually in danger, it's simply overstimulated. Hope this helps.
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