I am, always 
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Ok folks true to my commitment I had a half plate of veggies last night. Feast your eyes on this:
It felt good actually. When I was done I felt satiated - full, but in a peaceful way. Not crammed up. Maybe the nutritionists have been right all these years 
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Take care Beth take care. Breathe - breathe - breathe. Reading your post I was like āoh my God!ā That is awful. Iām so sorry you went though that. But glad to see you on here venting, rather than doing anything unhealthy 
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Sorry youāre struggling Chris.
Not sure if this helps: my psychiatrist gave me an analogy recently about depression. As an asthmatic, he said that if I was in a room and a lot of folks started smoking, I would instinctively know Iād have to leave the room.
He said that depression loves it tor me to isolate, wallow and binge watch Netflix. Thatās where it wants me. I have to force myself to get out, even if itās just for a short walk, preferably in the sunshine.
Easier said than done, but lets keep on trying to push through 
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Oh yes, extra points for me.
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@SoberWalker yes done some research on him he is really cool bloke. I not sure i could cope with ice baths but can imagine how it would charge your body. May try a cold shower first ā¦ but the breathing technique is amazingā¦ did it before gym this morning and felt energised ā¦
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Good morning allā:grin: you can always tell when Iām on the cloud and feeling good in my messages 
. Day 32, so last night I treated myself to some very nice colognes, Iām a big cologne person so itās nice when I can treat myself,I have like over 30ā:laughing:. Anyway my second job said I canāt work atm bc a hit came back on my background check, my past sneeking up on me. Itās all stuff that was taken care of, so it should be fine, but if not itās ok and Iāll accept it. Maybe god just doesnāt want to much on my plate atm. I posted on FB yesterday about how many days sober I was, and kind of regretted it after, bc I donāt want people thinking Iām looking for validation, I did it bc I was stupid in my drinking days and was kind of looking to make amends and let ppl know Iām healing, and to show ppl who might think they have a problem, that if I can do it, so canāt they. But itās over now that was yesterday move on rite?. Anyways happy Friday everyone, have a awesome weekend. Also taking my girls to the circus tonight, which is something Iād have the hardest time doing usually bc I would be full of anxiety. Iām looking forward to it
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And @SoberWalker Love Macklemore. He sure is in recovery and a lot of his songs are about addiction and recovery. Helped me. And huge congrats Salty Chick!
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sorry to the old timers but I like to post this once in a while for the new recovery artists joining the community. It inspired me, so who knows.
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@Hidden so sorry to read your post and i hoped its helped getting out of your system please dont apologise that what we all here for to support each other. I dont have experience to offer but does medication help? It did for me when i went through severe anxiety. I am a very isolating person and dont say anything to noone. I know not helping myself it is hardā¦ will say Gym has been wonderful for my brain never want to go but when i come out my mood has always liftedā¦you done so well and showed inner strength. Hoping you get the support you need and want. Sure you will get some good advice here. Sending best wishes to you
Fantasticā¦ and exciting. Yes given myself a few months yet as want to be better in my confidenceā¦ enjoy and so deserved
Downloaded the album āThe Heistā already to listen to later 
Always like to discover new music!
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I read an article the other day. Canāt find it again.
But it was saying how getting out into nature can do so much for depression and anxiety.
Living in cities is no excuse because they all have park areas.
When I met @Dejavu Dan in London last year I loved the walk through Hyde park, and I live in the country.
I would say to people anyday, just get outside. We donāt have to talk to anybody.
And to be fair, no one bloody talks to each other anyway these days do they?
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Keep going Chris. Keep communicating your emotions and feelings and everything. Itās one of the keys to being better. And staying sober of course .
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Day 17 sober. The storm of cravings seems to become milder. I need to learn how to surf 
impulses
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Day 4 going into a weekend feeling rough but determined. Letās do this thing!
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Thanks i will have a look at that
Some days need all the resources i cam get.
Thanks Geoff!
Iām trying to change my mindset, but itās hard.
For about 16 months folks have been telling me to get outside/go for a walk etc. To me, that was like asking me to bring back a pint of milk after Iāve visited the moon!
Now I know that I need to work on my mind. Depression tells me that doing nothing is the best thing for me ā¦ similar to my alcoholic brain telling me Iāll feel better if I drink.
So, apparently doing nothing isnāt in my best interest at all. Sigh. A work in progress
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I think we all are arenāt we?
I decided to take yesterday off. No reason, there was so much I could have done, but I sat and binged Netflix.
Everytime I got up, Iād look outside and think I could go do this.
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