The depression part

[Dano192]

8 Days clean now going C/T.  8-10 pills (vikes) a day for 9 months.  Days are getting better phisically, but can anyone give me any advice on the depression side of things.  I don't want to take any meds for this I think I can get through this without any.  I've been trying to stay active and trying to go out as often as I feel comfortable. Just looking for how others out there keep there mind and spirits up naturaly through this whole mess. Also wondering how long the depression thing lasts for most people.  Stories welcomed.  Thanks all!  You guys are awesome!

[broadindaylight]

Hi Dano,

If you don't want to seek treatment for depression, I would stay as busy as you possibly can...make sure you're exhausted before going to bed. Volunteer, work, clean, work out, do whatever it takes not to be triggered into using again. Also, if you're into church, certainly go there or try meditation, yoga or something else relaxing to help center yourself. Especially in the early days of  recovery, when all you can do is think about using, it's critical to fill your mind with other, more positive things. Best of luck to you and please keep in mind, seeking help for depression is certainly not a weakness.

Be well, BID

[gnarly_1]

hey dude...the dispersion is somthing caused by "rebound emotions" it sorta your brain freaking out without the drugs flowing thew it...you will go thew lows and highs where your mind just races it all perfectly normal according to my phyc dr it just takes some time for our brains to stabilize ..I got 75 days clean today and time seams to make it better so as time goes by you will start to feel more stable...I still struggle with it
but not as much as when I first got clean...you need to put some aftercare in place
N/Ais good as are drug conslors and phyc dr both of witch I have and they help out immanencly  so get some after care going...getting clean is eazy its staying that way that takes the work...it a mater of what goes on in ones mind that makes or breaks ya
so good luck and god bless...Gnarly  

[kmb22]

i work every single night, even if i am tired, depressed and don't want to deal with people ( i am waitress/bartender) so when i work i have to deal with people.  in fact i have one day off in the last 21 days and i have been clean for 37.  it puts structure in my life and forces me to talk to people.

i also work out and do yoga every single day.

i think the depression thing is different for everyone.  there are natural vitamins you can buy.  the combo of what they are i am unsure of.  i just take my normal vitamins that i have always taken.  and i drink one emergen-c a day.

it certainly is a mind battle, you just have to win.  you can't force yourself to be happy but you can sort out your thoughts and rationalize especially now that you're sober.