31 Days Sober - New here

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Hello,

New here and new to the sober living journey…

Ever since i can remember i have always “dealt” with my emotions with some kind of substance… years ago it was alcohol and pills… thankfully i have been clean off the pills but i never stopped the alcohol.

Now that i have been 31 days without anything, i am realizing that i need to learn how to navigate my emotions…and its very overwhelming and difficult…

bit of background - I do suffer from a number of mental health problems

  1. C-PTSD
  2. ADHD combined
  3. Generalized/Social Anxiety
  4. Major Depressive Disorder

Any kind of suggestions would be super helpful or words of encouragement. Thank you.

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I did it with this place, sobriety podcasts, audiobooks. Put time and effort into your sobriety each day and it will flourish, do not do it alone. If you’re comfortable with meetings try them. Everyone’s path may be slightly different, find what works for you and be willing to change if it stops working for you. There are many wonderful people and resources here. Welcome Mishloo :slightly_smiling_face:

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Thank you for this, do you have any recommendations on podcasts/audiobooks?

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“This Naked Mind” by Annie Grace and “Easy way to Control Alcohol” by Allen Carr were my 2 biggest audiobooks.

The “Shair” Podcast was my favorite podcast, I started with episode 1 and listened to tons of them, hundreds i think.

Here’s a bunch more that others found helpful linked below

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This is awesome… i really appreciate it. thank you!

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Welcome to the party. This place is great to have in the palm of your hand. I also suffered on dealing with my emotions. All the bad of my past was pushed to the side and ignored. I would move on and change my situation without actually putting in the work. That stuff lingers :sweat_smile: lol. I would always drink for that temporary high on life. And drinking always led me to other party favors. Since getting sober, I’ve noticed the rejuvenation and growth tremendously. Drinking just made my anxiety so bad too! Be more in the present with yourself and your emotions. Take time notice them and reflect in patience. And you have all of us. Glad you’re here

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Welcome my friend. Firstly, I’m so proud of you!! You should be proud too!!

The period of sobriety you’re in right now is so difficult for exactly the reasons you’ve observed. Our brains are healing and without our DOC, we are left to grapple with all manner and sort of yucky thoughts and feelings. It will get better.

Hang out here. You can do this!!

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Welcome and God bless take it one day at a time remember our disease wants us dead but we are worthy of good things.

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