Time. Meditation. Prayer. More Time.
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Try and get out do something fun that keeps your mind busy.
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Not into Legos, but I've recently went and bought some really cool ones that take forever to put together. Keeps my mind entertained. Also ordered and put together ROKR 3D wooden puzzles that u can get on Amazon for cheap. Keeps my mind busy when I feel need to drink. Sounds nerdy but works for me.
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I use meditation and working out, coloring, models. But I heard something today. Call five people and tell them you love and are thinking of them. Let the conversation flow and see how you feel. Maybe just one person per day.
Thoughts are with you. Keep being awesome
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I wish I had patience to attempt to put together a Lego set!
Borderline personality disorder, and depression.
Self compassion for your struggles your going through. We’ve all been through it. I’m going through some mental health issues now. Take it one day at a time and take it easy on yourself. Getting some daily sun and exercising always helps me a little bit.
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My first sponsor told me, "Your mind is like a dangerous neighborhood: best not to go in there alone."
I find that there is nothing my addiction and the emotional, psychological, and behavioral things I tries to self-medicate wants more than to get me alone.
Meetings, visiting homes for the aged to listen to life stories, thephoenix.org, meetings, and meetings.
No other place I have ever found can I be in a room full of people from all walks of life who know exactly what I'm going through. And in there, I'm no longer alone.
God bless you, you are stronger than you know.
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I am white-knuckling now too- trusting God’s plan and not my silly head. Prayers for you! I also must recall the reality of my disaster and chaos when drinking. It’s a fine line
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I never did till I got on a depression med. It's made a word of a difference.
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Never give up, maybe try taking meds for depression.
Well Brittney, it's times like these that it is very important to find hope in areas of your life you believe is worth while. You only know what is lacking in your life. I can surely say that it is hard to see anything because our head is so far up you know where that we loose sight. I know it's hard and probably most difficult but what else do you have to loose to look at someone else besides your selfish self and see that someone is hurting more and you will see that your suckle life isn't so suckie after all.
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I was in the same dark place two years ago. Please believe me when I say this, I let god into my life and I started seeing light IMMEDIATELY! If you truly want immediate help, go to church, get on your knees and pray, get baptized, or go talk to a pastor. Anything that involves Jesus will render you mercy and grace. If you do this, check back with me please and let me know how things are going. 
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Agree
So for me me the only good thing seems like that I'm sober and I don't know how I'm even sober and or drug free today...if you someone to vent to or talk to my number is 414-640-6349! I'll answer of you call or text
I LOVE coloring! Even as an adult well on in years I have a BIG box of crayons and a few coloring books nearby, for exactly those times you all describe.
When I am H.A.L.T (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired) and cannot seem to bring myself to meditate or journal, I can usually connect with joy by coloring for a few minutes.
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How BRAVE you are for speaking your challenge out loud!
Every time we shineight on our addiction, it burns a little; starves a little. Addiction feeds on shame and guilt and fear...and secrets. As long as it's a secret it grows.
You go, Warrior Woman!
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Sometimes I try to remember why I am choosing sobriety in the first place. Remembering the core of your journey. The depression is part of the recovery and you’re a doing great.
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All of you have been so great, and supportive- I appreciate all the kinds words- mean so much to me! Truly grateful for this community.
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