Did anyone else feel really depressed right when they stopped whatever addiction they were fighting? I’m trying to stop drinking and smoking. I pretty much only smoke when I drink. I feel like, I get drunk, then I’m fine for a few days, then I get depressed. I’m also bipolar, recently diagnosed, moved to a new city with my ex, who moved back, and just feel very alone and isolated. Any advice to help?
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Yup… That’s called detox. Your body will detps at first so all that is in your system will leave as the days pass by. The first 7 days will have you up and down as well as depressed. They’re all normal. It all just means your body is beginning to heal itself. The struggle is not with the body but the mind itself. Your not alone. We all have been there.
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I don’t know how to deal with this. Before I moved, I at least had friends that I could call. But I’m here alone now.
Yeah … i was so depressed, angry, cried alot, hateful, i was misserable at psyciatric. U see i try end my life. But i found hope .got in rehab and that was a gamechanger. I had to work with my within issues . For me thats the clue . I now have a sponsor , AA ,family support and this forum. Do belive in your self keep on trying on day at a time . As Long as u are willing there is always hope.
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Ive been sober for 13 days and I still get depressed every once in a while. Im so used to, my body is so used to liquor. Anytime I was stressed, sad, mad, uneasy, or anxious I would drink. For a couple of hours while intoxicated out of my mind, I would feel better because I was numb. I haven’t numbed myself in 13 days and it’s an overwhelming feeling sometimes. I don’t know what to do with my emotions, but in all honesty, I like it because it’s me… it’s no longer drunken me. Not sure if I’m making sense lol you’re not alone because we are all here and understand your every emotion. Stay strong and sober 
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Yes i know how it feels i only been 2 days sober and i was feeling depressed this morning. I felt like having a drink and after an awful conversation with my sister, i decided to cook something for my self. If it helps try to keep your mind occupied in other things so far i cooked for me and went out for a walk in the park. And its working… hope you feel better and you know there is always here on this forum that can help you.
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I would do the same!! Stressed, anxious, anything, I would drink since I’ve moved here. The only people I know are from the bar, and if I stay away, then I just feel alone because I have no social interaction. It’s also frustrating because of my bipolar disorder - I don’t know if I’m having a bad day because I have bad days, or a dependence on alcohol, or what.
Thank you! I’ve been working out a lot. But I feel like I’m filling one vice with another vice. Although it’s healthy for you, too much can be dangerous too.
Absolutely.
Id get really irritable and upset and just want to sleep to stop the thoughts about alcohol. I stopped working out for a few weeks and it brought me down even more. Just hang in there, it will get better
I remember crying on the ride home from my friends wedding because of how uncomfortable I was around alcohol.I wanted to drink so bad that it made me that upset. Btw I wasnt forced into sobriety, Im choosing it so I guess I was mad at myself for trying to better myself…lol
Take the time to reflect on the things you want to do in life. Wether it be a trip you want to do, new classes, if you’re artsy then aim to do it more, if you want to get in shape make that a goal.What are the things that make you happy??
When you have something to look forward to it helps replace how we look forward to whatever it is we are addicted to.
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