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[Amadeus]

Hello All,

I'm new here but really an oldie when it comes to coping with some of my demons. I've been living with depression and anxiety for almost 20 years. Most days are good but with fall and winter approaching my moods tend to deteriorate. I try to get outside most days for sun exposure and take vitamin D to help combat my SAD related symptoms. I take a very low dose of mirtazapine at bedtime so that I sleep through the night. As long as I get a good night's sleep things work out pretty well. I've been weaned off other meds over the last few years and find this is all I need now. Having friends, a good therapist, getting enough rest, eating well and avoiding processed foods as much as possible helps tremendously.

This December will be my 21st anniversary without alcohol - it's been a constant struggle. I've been through the 12 step program and recommend it highly - it does save lives and one's sanity.

One day at a time -

Amadeus

 

[NicNak]

:hello: Amadeus :welcome: to Psychlinks!

Congrats on your anniversary without alcohol! That is a wonderful feat, congrats!

I moved your post to New Members Introductions.

 

[Fiver]

Welcome aboard, Amadeus. Glad you found us.

 

[white page]

:2thumbs: Congratulations and welcome Amadeus, It's great to read your very positive post, you seem to have learned to live with your anxiety, instead of fighting against it,

As long as I get a good night's sleep things work out pretty well. I've been weaned off other meds over the last few years and find this is all I need now. Having friends, a good therapist, getting enough rest, eating well and avoiding processed foods as much as possible helps tremendously.

Nice attitude Amadeus
Looking forward to seeing you on the forum.

 

[tallshyone]

Hiya ! welcome and great job with your 21 years!

 

[Always Changing]

Welcome to the boards Amadeus!!!

 

[forgetmenot]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on 21 yrs of sobriety. :2thumbs:

 

[Amadeus]

Nice Welcome!

Thanks all for the nice welcome and words of encouragement.

Over the years the net has revealed very good advice and I appreciate discovering and participating via this forum.

Some wisdom I saved from the net that drags me back to reality and offers a great perspective for those reading this post:

The student said to the master, ?How do you love yourself? Today I feel so horrible, alone and afraid.?

?It will pass,? the teacher replied.

A week later, the student came back to his teacher. ?I feel so good! I feel good about myself and life. It?s wonderful!?

?It will pass,? the teacher replied.

So true for many of us here. Loving yourself, forgiving yourself is often fraught with twists and turns. Know that you are all worthy and deserve a good life. Cultivate your loves and your friends - they are often excellent resources for us.

21 years of sobriety has surprised even me. Most of my social group uses alcohol and I do keep a full bar in my home but if I am ever tempted I remember back to those years, lost years, where alcohol consoled me and drove me the brink. I never ever want to visit that place again - so I stay sober, not a drop. It's better this way to fight one demon, that black dog that appears occasionally, and I keep him at bay most days. It does get easier.

Amadeus

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Welcome, Amadeus.

 

[Fiver]

Re: Nice Welcome!

Loving yourself, forgiving yourself is often fraught with twists and turns. Know that you are all worthy and deserve a good life. Cultivate your loves and your friends - they are often excellent resources for us.

Why Amadeus, I do believe that quote is worthy of being needlepointed onto one of my couch pillows...except I don't any pillows on my couch. Oh -- I also have no idea how to do needlepoint.

I think instead I'll simply re-read what you've written, maybe say it out loud to myself, too. There is much wisdom in those words. Thank you.

 

[Amadeus]

Re: Nice Welcome!

You can always take up needlepoint for something to do and focus on. There must be a boatload of web sites that explain how to start.

Thank you for your comments,

Amadeus

Why Amadeus, I do believe that quote is worthy of being needlepointed onto one of my couch pillows...except I don't any pillows on my couch. Oh -- I also have no idea how to do needlepoint.

I think instead I'll simply re-read what you've written, maybe say it out loud to myself, too. There is much wisdom in those words. Thank you.

 

[Eye Stigmata]

Congrats!!

And Welcome :welcome2: