Am doing good as far as drugs and alcohol in he past month especially. I was discharged 6 weeks ago and feel more depressed now than when hospitalized. I feel i have no where to turn for ANYTHING right now.
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We are here! So someone once told me depression is the body’s way of telling you, you need to rest and heal. Try to think of it that way and rest. Sleep if you need to, do the bare minimum if you need to. Let your body heal… we didn’t get to places we got over night and we don’t bounce back immediately either. Give yourself grace. Proud of you! 
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So happy to hear that you are doing good with your sobriety. That’s wonderful. None of us are immune from depression and it’s hard. Try to get out and do something fun, something you enjoy to lift your spirits. We are all here for you!
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You are doing the work and you are talking about it. Be proud of how far you have come. Have tou tried meditation or exercising that helps me with depression.
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Can you connect with more people? Meetings, a class, church, a hobby? Depression and isolation go hand in hand
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Live through the bad to get to the good . It gets better
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Lynne hang in there, for me the depression for the whole first year was really rough, I had done alot damage. However, if you work hard at recovery and really focus it does slowly get better
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I think depression is the devil telling us negative things.. Listen God is telling you to Get Up and enjoy life.. Get some sun, pray, listen to music.. hey read a book.. 
prayers
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I completely get this. I’ve been sober for over five years now. And not only does life not get any easier but it seems like I’m one of the people placed on this earth for the sole purpose of seeing just how much I can endure. Every good thing comes at a cost of three bad ones. And it feels that God places only obstacles in front of me and by the minute I’m getting farther away from the life I dream of having. But I keep going. I keep trying. All because I believe that sooner or later things have to turn. And even if they don’t that maybe the things I do will make a difference to someone else. I still struggle so much. I still cry a lot. But I believe in the end it will be worth it. Keep your head up Lynn! I’m right there with you! And here for you if you need someone to talk to!!!
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My medicine for depression is SERVICE work. Service is love in action!
The deeper & more profound the service work, the deeper and more profound the positive effect on me. Gratitude, purpose, and unconditional love are just a few of the perks. Try it, I’m confident you’ll find yourself smiling💝
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If you’re willing, get to a recovery meeting,, AA NA , celebrate recovery,, try to find like minded people you can text and surround yourself with for support., before you know it,, you’ll be helping someone else that’s struggling,,, that’s how I find I can keep my sobriety , is by giving it away….,
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Volunteering is the key to my recovery. There are so many non profit organizations that need you!! Wishing you happiness! ODAAT!
Plz keep pushing through and keep ur head up, smile ur on the road to a great life. Just see it through.
I like this suggestion. Always works for me too!
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How are you doing? Been thinking about you and hoping you are doing great!
Just hang in there it will get better
Trust God, Clean house and HELP OTHERS