It’s been just over a week and I am struggling. I feel so tired and alone and like I’ll never feel up or motivated again. I’m struggling not to fall back into it… what can I do? What can I do to distract myself? Anyone starting out too that wants to help one another?
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Find something that distracts you, personally I have my pup or working out. You need to find something that keeps your mind busy and away from thoughts of those feelings. Take up walking around the neighborhood or even some form of art.
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Do you take anti depressants? I’m on Prozac, which does help me with severe lows, but can also make me feel numb. Like I can’t get excited about anything. I’ve been doing hiking every weekend which has helped a lot. It’s worse during the week, that’s when the boredom and melancholy hit. We can do it though, don’t give in.
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Don’t know if you like to read, but there is this amazing book called, “You are a badass how to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life”.. it changed my life. I hope you start to feel better! You are not alone I’ve been struggling with depression for years. 
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I take psych meds but not anti depressants. How would I even ask my doc for them? No way I can tell him about what I’ve been doing extra.
You need to tell them everything you take so they know how what they prescribe to you will interact. They’re not going to get you in trouble, they just want to help. And depending on what other drugs you may or may not take, they don’t want to give you something that will be bad in combination with it.
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Hi Jeski
Even though I have some long time sobriety going on, the struggle is real and always there for me. So I relate with that. Feeling alone and unmotivated!! It comes and goes.
Don’t be afraid to tell your Dr EVERYTHING you’ve been dabbling with. It’s so important, and the only way you can get the help, right meds you should be on!
Love, luck and light to you 
Chelle
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Sadly every day is a struggle. If you don't have a good distraction search for 'coping skills' and try a few. You have to find what works for you.
Also, whatever the addiction, think really hard on the bad times and what you have lost. It makes you feel like you are letting go a bad habit rather than giving up something you enjoyed.
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Oh, David S!! So true regarding coping skills Never learned good coping skills coming from childhood, so it’s so hard to learn them as a “grown up” in sobriety. That’s where my struggles come staying sober. The letting go and coping skills. Ugh 
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Jeski, I know that feeling very well. Give yourself a break. Easy does it. Rest! Rest! Sleep, Sleep. This early on in sobriety we must let our bodies rest and get plenty of sleep. Feed our bodies healthy foods. Drink plenty of water. Listen to the podcast on this app. I’m here for you.
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Remember,
It's 10 miles into the woods and 10 miles back out.
If you want the results you've never had you're going to have to start doing things you've never done.
Out with the old
In with the new
You need to reinvent yourself.
This is your chance to inspire others.
Exercise is a great tool in recovery too. Get that blood pumping, sweat out those toxins. What we eat has a significant effect on our recovery too. You are what you eat.
I'm a 62 yr old vegan. I'm stronger and more fit than most people half my age.
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You got this. I have faith in you
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I’m new too … you’re not alone. I was hiding all my internal messes for so long but I think that’s whats making me not well. I’ve come to the decision to just plop it all on the table … especially with doctors or therapists … like, here it is folks ..have a look. lol It really seems like shame and embarrassment and masking are all just making me sicker. It’s also inspiring to others when you live out loud too. You can help others learn about themselves.
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The other thing is,
If you're thinking about falling to relapse, play the scene all the way through. I'm always preaching that to people. If you play the scene all the way through, you may find that you feel good for the moment but where are you going to end up and where are you going to be tomorrow morning? You will have more guilt and shame to carry around with you and then you will have to start all over again and be right where you are right this moment. This is definitely the hardest thing you're ever going to do. The good news is, you can do this.
Today is the first day of the rest of your life. What you do with it is up to you. I promise you that it does get better if you don't fall to relapse. You're exactly where you are supposed to be at this stage of your sobriety.
I don't know what your drug of choice was but if it was alcohol you should get yourself some honey and orange juice and mix it together. This will definitely help curb alcohol cravings. If you are detoxing from other drugs I'm not the right person to talk with. You will more than likely need some medical advice.
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Go Jeski!
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Tackle a project you’ve been putting off! The tiredness will pass.
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Kevin, thank you for the reminder to let our bodies be restored with rest & nutrients. I needed that.
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Sherry, you’re very welcome! I’m glad to be of service.
It’s funny how one comment from a total stranger can be an encouragement
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Unity at its finest. Imagine if this was on a global scale! Wow what a world it would be. And with that, I will continue to do my part in my recovery. 
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