That’s really good to hear! It does sound like getting support from your doctor and a note can help. I really encourage you to look into the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and how a mental health diagnosis can qualify as a disability - it could possibly help protect you from being fired if you are having challenges associated. I used to know more about it but I don’t want to give you incorrect information. I would have PMed you this, but I think it’s helpful for all Americans to know, and substance use disorders also are covered if the person is seeking help/treatment.
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Thanks rosa
Checking in on Day 4, its going good, staying positive during this isolated time, online classes done, now its game time with some friends, and a home work out later!
Good Day to you All 
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I don’t know where you are up to with meds @anon60334405 but this would be worth doing. I struggled on with what I realised later were meds side effects for too long. I didn’t even make the connection at the time.
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Day 157: T-minus 1 hour until I leave for my doc appt. Butterflies! I’ll check in afterward. Send me some strength, amigos, if you have some good vibes, I’ll take them, too.
Luckily the butterflies are a mixture of nerves and excitement, not crippling anxiety. I’d call that progress!
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Sending you strength Rosa !!
Lets Goo !!
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Thank you. My next appointment with my doctor is march 2. The thing is I am feeling better from the medicine, but I’m only on 20 mg of laxepro and 50 mg of straterra for my ADHD. I’m not really feeling any side effects from them. But that my depression is still leaking through the meds at times. I’m coming up on like maybe 2 months for the meds, feels longer then that lol
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I am so sorry Trucker that you and your wife are going through this. You both have been through a lot together and I hope you two can work through this too. Your sobriety will help you right now, its your friend, your support, and a huge part of the who you are becoming. Dont forget that you need your sobriety as it will help you be the best you right now💙
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It’s so hard to tell what is being caused by what after a while anyway. Glad you have an appointment in regardless, so tweaks can be made if needed. And of course good that you’re feeling better for the meds, even if it isn’t doing quite what you need it to at the moment.
Can you adjust your hours at all - i.e. start a bit later and finish later? It sounds like you have an understanding boss… Hopefully she will be able to suggest any reasonable adjustments they can make while you navigate through this rough patch.
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You uplifted me so much right now thank you a million times ! Your right sobreity always comes first no matter what and up to this point ima have to let her go and see what it is she wants in life all i want is for her to be happy 
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It is so unsettling! Hopefully that panic soon gave way to relief when you realised it was just a dream.
I found those drinking dreams quite helpful cos it made me realise how I would feel if I did drink.
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Gooood morning everyone!!! 239 days clean and sober today. I got through my procedure and have been in a lot of pain. Been sleeping a lot and making sure I take it easy. Thank you for all the care and support, I’m ok and still sober. I hope everyone has an amazing day today, love you guys!!! 
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Bro I am sooooo sorry for what you’re going through!!! Sending you lots of love and strength man, please feel free to message me anytime you need to ok?
Proud of you for staying sober you’re an inspiration for sure!!!
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ill be okay with you guys with this FORUM reading stories helping others is where ill find my happiness ! I will move forward like a warrior thank you ill be sure to shoot you a message when i need it bro thank you
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Man with sobreity we are stronger then what we think this will not bring me down this situation will only make me stronger and better ! LETS GOO thanks i appreciate it
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Almost two months. It’s not the meds tho, I don’t think the laxepro is strong enough. I can feel the depression over riding it. Because most days I’ve been feeling good, it’s once in a while the depression comes through
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Yeah true it definitely could be the meds. I was just so against taking them in the first place that I’m hoping it’s not. My mom said she sees improvement with the meds. My appointment in March 2nd with the her so i was just kind of waiting untill then, she’s so busy its hard to get in touch with her before then
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Checking in Day 39😘
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