FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Something’s not right

Pivotal times

Pivotal times

Last year I quit drinking alcohol. I'm safer for it mentally but I've noticed my relationships have changed a lot since. My friends aren't as active as they used to be. I feel as though I am alone in a groundhog day. Wakeup, work, kid stuff, dinner, bed, repeat. Like there's nothing to look forward to, nothing is bringing joy. I've booked a holiday that I'm not excited about. Is this physiological or am I depressed? [It's been 6 months since I quit alcohol and started exercising instead.

35 replies

21 - 30 of 35

In response to: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

Hi @tyme I'm travelling ok thank you. I've taken the SANE advice and spoken to my GP who reassured me that things take time and I'm doing all of the right things.

Tomorrow is 6 months alcohol free so I'm going to have lunch with a girlfriend.

I'll try to get some more Vit D as GP suggested but it has literally rained every day here on the SC for the last month.

My GP suggested I go back in a months time if my mood is still low.

Until then, I'll go gently and be kind to myself ☆

Thanks for your support

In response to: Re: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

Good on your @Cinders .

Thank you so much for the update. I can hear you are really doing your best. The first few months can be a bit of an uphill battle, but good on you for sticking it out! We are so proud of you!

I want to share the following with you as part of this celebration:

Please come celebrate to acknowledge @Cinders ' achievement @Tilz @Former-Member @D1ng0 @ArraDreaming

In response to: Re: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

Thank you, that's really lovely.

In response to: Re: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

Well done!

In response to: Re: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

That’s great @Cinders 🙌🏻

In response to: Re: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

Congratulations on 6 months @Cinders!!!

In response to: Re: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

congratulation @Cinders .. That's great.

In response to: Re: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

Thanks @Tilz I am the best version of myself. Happy Easter 🐰

In response to: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

Hi @Cinders ,

This reminds me of people who have always been in abusive relationships who finally get into a stable, healthy one and feel..... bored.

I think it's probably a response from your body and your mind! Well done on doing exercise this will be helping you even if currently it doesn't feel like it! Have you considered picking up a new hobby? Unfortunately as adults we need to work and keep the house functioning and clean and raise our families but what are you able to change? I want to suggest something intense like sky diving or rock climbing.

I agree with others about getting a GP appointment, maybe they'll have some advice. You could also contact AOD services as they're the experts.

In response to: Re: Pivotal times

Re: Pivotal times

Thanks for your input. You've given me some things to think about ☆

21 - 30 of 35