I live in the same town in the same home. Have the same business. Still have basically the same routine. Everything for the most part in my life is still the same. I'm just clean and sober. I remember before making the decision to get clean and sober how things would change and life would progress and be so much different. That hasn't happened. The only thing different is I'm not drinking or getting high. Not to sound ungrateful. I truly am grateful to be sober. I realize I was lucky and blessed that while going through so many years of addiction I somehow managed to function and keep it "all together" On the other side now I can't help but notice everything is still the same. Only my sobriety is different. Strange thing to realize I guess.
Hopefully things will change trust me
Thank you
Would like to get to know you more if you don’t mind
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How would you say your mental health is now, compared with before? Happiness, joy, shame, gratitude, remorse, etc. has that mix changed for the better?
Yes mental health, joy, gratitude, feelings of regret and shame have all changed for the better. Thank you for that friendly reminder 
This should be an amazing thing!! You still have that business to run and you still have customers!! What if your addiction crushed that business into the ground and you didn’t have this “everyday life” to go to anymore!! What’s helped me is getting some brain meds for sure. Huge difference!! Try to keep your blessings small. Thank you God (or whoever) for this toilet paper at the gas station lol something like that. Little adds up to big!! I’m so glad you’re able to pick back up and continue on! It will get better. Love ya!
Thank you Yes I truly am grateful. Something definitely kept it all from falling apart and it definitely wasn't just me. I am grateful and very fortunate. I certainly do not mean to sound ungrateful. Life as of now just hasn't moved much but I guess I have to be ok with it and understand it's not necessarily a negative thing. Even though I'm sober I still have that addictive personality and brain.
Dion, your current perception was very similar to mine. However, I learned to have a better/different experience I needed to learn how to change my perception.
Now I have many different experiences in the same city and relationships. Of course new relationships too.
I continue to practice unconditional love for everyone, everything and that includes me.
It’s rather simple but not always easy.
I hope this helps.
Absolutely helps. Thank you so much
Unfortunately, part of the addiction is the routine that goes along with it and I think it’s something we often forget. What I will say as a recovering opioid abuser, you’ve come this far for the last time. Let’s create new routines and reaching out like you did is one of them. Not everyone understands our struggle but those of us who do will are here for you night and day. Keep staying strong!
Thank you
Try implementing a new routine to your everyday life. Meditation also worked for me. Are you going to any meetings and what about joining a home group and getting a service position. Keep in mind that whatever you put in front of your recovery you can loss my dear. I’m glad your reaching out.
Thank you. Earlier in my sobriety yes I went to meetings. These days not so much. I know I need to get back to those rooms. Definitely will.
Dion sometimes a life change from a different state or different city might be your calling. I pray you’re doing better. Sorry to hear you’re struggling.
Thank you.
Do something different
Right. I know it really is that simple. Thank you 
How long have you been sober? It took me awhile before I started seeing the promises come through