In honor of five years of sobriety today, I’m sharing my story in hopes of encouraging someone who needs to take the first step. A huge thanks to @BJBarhamTweets for continuing to support through his art and by being an all around good dude.
Five years sober today. So greatful. Even the really hard days are better and the work to make it that way is hard. That work is easier than what comes from avoiding everything by numbing myself.
Thanks #recoveryposse for the encouragement and support.
This weeks is going to be a major stressor. Divorce mediation tomorrow, a major work deadline Thursday and five years sober a week from today. My anxiety is off the charts. All my normal strategies are only slightly helping. Any suggestions #recoveryposse
Depression can look like:
•isolating oneself
•laying in bed all day
•being visibly low/sad
•struggling to maintain hygiene/appearance
& ALSO look like:
•overcompensating with humour
•the ‘happy’ friend
•being social
•being active/high-functioning
Depression has no face.
@TheRyanHamilton We had theee miscarriages and two D&C’s. As painful as they were I could not imagine going through this in the current political environment where we live. I’m so sorry you had to go through this. Peace and love. ❤️