New Year thank goodness

[Daisychain]

Hi all, I haven't posted since about July last year when I was in the midst of a deep depression/anxiety.  I am so glad to say that after lots of drug changes, seeing a wonderful psychologist and discovering meditation that I can finally feel the fog has lifted, although the anxiety in the pit of my stomach still rears its ugly head from time to time.  Now the next battle is to get off the alcohol which during all that and the last few years has become a problem of a bottle of wine every night.  At least one battle is nearly over and now to face the next, but with a lot more positive attitude.  I didn't believe it when others said that there was a light at the end of the tunnel but it happened, and I am thankful for that every day.

Best wishes.

[geoff]

dear Daisychain, it's always difficult for people who are bogged down with depression, and hell this was exactly how I was, to believe that the light will eventually appear.

I could never ever believe my psychologist of 20 years who often said this to me, it seemed to be absolutely impossible, it could never happen, it's only dark in my world, but she was right, how dare I disbelieve her, and now the same has happened to you.

This is stage one and mind you the biggest challenge of all, to finally cement your feet on rock solid ground, and well done, this is fantastic.

Now stage two begins on giving up the grog, it sounds as though it's difficult, and it can be, but with determination you can overcome this as well, so lets talk about it at your pace, so please get back to us and begin this process. L Geoff. x

[Neil_1]

Hi Daisychain

That is such a great result that you’ve been able to post to us about.  I feel really happy for you and wow, you must feel like so much weight has been lifted off your shoulders. It’s good that you can still recognise when anxiety comes along to rear up its ugly head … and I hope that you have ways to counter this;  perhaps like a massive sword that you can swipe at it to remove its head!

Yes, the dreaded alcohol … addictions … I’m not really sure what to write here … I know that you’ve received a great reply from Geoff already and he will be someone for you to listen to, as he says, when you’re ready … because he’s been through his own battle with that and has come out on top.  I believe there’s others on this site who have been to the depths with alcohol and have also fought the hard fight and won. 

But I think the key words in Geoff’s reply to you was, “talk about it at your pace” and then Geoff ( and no doubt others ) will be able to walk you through the process.

Kind regards

 Neil