Do i go back to work

Some insight:
I’ve been off work for 2 months and gotten sober a few days after I left work. I found the first month was tough trying to get sober, but it was still helpful to be off during that time as I was recovering from a heavy depression. I needed that time to just go and do what I needed to do on a day to day basis. I am now kind of in a spot where recovery is getting easier, however being off and isolated is really getting to me. I still am extremely anxious about going back and putting myself back out there. How do you know when it’s the right time? I feel like I’m on a double edge sword where being off is too isolating but going back could bring back triggers and that depression again. Insight to your experiences would be great. I feel like two months is still very very fresh and I could still crumble easily, but I can’t stand being stuck in the house all the time alone inside my own brain.

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Talya, you’re not alone. It is very challenging in early sobriety. The key to peaceful and happy sobriety is having a solid program that helps you navigate and overcome the triggers and all the raw emotions that come our way. I tried sobriety on my own countless times and struggled miserably.
I finally did the following:

  1. Went to in person AA/NA meetings daily.
  2. Shared my struggles and thoughts with the group.
  3. Got cell numbers from and gave my number to sober folks that seemed happily sober. Then actually texted and called them.
  4. Got sponsored and did the 12 steps.
    *Thats the short version but I finally got comfortable and stronger in my sobriety.
    I’m here if you want to talk or have any questions.

Danny, yes I do agree trying to do it on my own is really really difficult and isolating. I have really bad social anxiety and haven’t found a home group yet. I feel like it’s so hard to me to share. I am definitely working towards that. Thank you for the suggestions it’s really helpful. Im curious to know about how getting a sponsor works?

Work part time.