I just dont have the confidence, motivation to do anything. Id be very gratefull if you guyz could give me some tips, advice.
2006-09-09 05:52:02 · 7 answers · asked by ash_m_79 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Absolutely! Start fresh daily in routine. Fresh shower, fresh brewed coffee and a daily log. While you are enjoying your fresh java, date your daily entry with goals for the day. Include the big goals as well as the small ones. Select ones which inspire you most. It could be something as simple as a new experience, say enrolling into a sport, or class, exercise program. Something along that line. Once you are done your favorite brewed coffee, or tea, and making that entry into your log persue towards it. Therefore say...today you are going to find out either information on those you have interest in, or considering. Perhaps part of that goal will include having enrolled in one. Hook up with friends that are supportive of you, and will enhance growth towards recovery and invite them to join with you, and/or ask them if they may have information to guide you towards good reputible places of such activities you are interested in. At the end of each day, look over your log, and write in your accomplishments, and add in how that made you feel. Include information that you may need for those that were not accomplished, and think of ideas or people who may be able to help you obtain what you require to accomplish those. Write down who you are considering asking. Anyone who has been able to help you along the way, write down how they helped you, and how that made you feel. Don't look at your log with the outlook of unaccomplished goals, but rather, where you applied effort. Give yourself an honest time schedule in your new log, keeping it for at least one month. Be confident in yourself and persue the goals. Don't forget to smile along the way of so many open doors and opportunities, for many doors of friendship will open to you. The more honest effort you put into your recovery, the more people are willing to help. Maintain a regular and healthy diet, and discipline yourself to get proper rest. For the more challenged days that may throw you off a bit by others who ruffle your feathers so to speak...lol! Take two showers a day if need be...morning and night. It is a simple task, but such days will make it seem overwhelming...but it may be all that you can do on such days, wich is still an accomplished goal to log in. It's your way, of not giving in, but still being good to yourself, and will help you calm down, and rest better for the next day. Hope that helps, good luck! Wishing you strength and courage and great friendships!
2006-09-09 06:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi , Deb here , I am 5 yrs. sober after being a black out drinker for many years ! When I first got sober I felt very helpless , and hopeless , as it sounds like you do . However once the head started to clear and focused I realized just how fortunate I was to even be alive after all the crazy potiencialy harmful situations I
had been in over the years . I had a very low bottom trying to take my own life 4 times . I was really sick and could not find any other answer . The last attempt , I took every perscription drug in the house { about 200 pills } including sleeping pills , blood presser pills , antidepressats and so on . I had no vital signs when I was found , However I now know something more powerful than me said I'm not done with you . I spent 5 days in a coma that they said I would never come out of . I have a true purpose now as I try to stick my hand and heart out to others who are as lost and confused as I was .
My suggestion is for you to find an N.A. meeting near you or even an AA meeting to go to , they guided me in the right direction when I couldn't find my way . You can also send me eMails anytime and I will try my best to help you . { go onto my page and get my eMail address } Please do not hesitate to ask for help at any time ! I am recovering from back surgery now so I am on here a lot. Good luck , and hang in there just don't give up before the miracle happens !!!
2006-09-09 13:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by Geedebb 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gosh. Go out and celebrate your newly sober self. That's quite an accomplishment. Since you are newly sober, you do need to get into a routine, out of the house, so you don't relapse. Keep as busy as you can. If you have sober friends, they will help you.
AA isn't for everyone, but it has helped a lot of people. Try different meetings until you find one that fits you.
2006-09-09 15:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find a hobby, IE volunteering, reading. Also end the day with a prayer and start the day with a thank you to God. You are setting yourself up for failure. you have done a wonderful deed by quiting. Don't allow yourself to become depressed thus relapsing. Stay prayerful and god bless.
2006-09-09 13:03:02 · answer #4 · answered by monique f 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well there's motivational tapes or discs you could listen to go to a book store and go to the self help section. you'll be alright it just takes time write a list of stuff you would like to do and slowly start doing them. exercise will help too but just keep it light. drink coffee!! it'll get ya goin.
2006-09-09 13:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by L.A. WOMAN 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
just keep thinking...."the goverment won't have me anymore, the goverment won't have me anymore".....
seriously. many folks don't understand the connection but believe you me, it's there and it's real....it's called "making easy money off of people who think the laws are there to protect"....
regardless, YOU can do it! YOU deserve to be substance free! BE PROUD!
HUGS!
2006-09-09 13:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by giggling.willow 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
Try N.A. meetings
2006-09-09 12:57:45 · answer #7 · answered by ~♥ L ♥~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋