Posted by hog80ci on September 10, 2003, at 21:16:53
In reply to Re: Recovery and prescription meds » hog80ci, posted by Arrianna on September 10, 2003, at 12:44:16
> Jim,
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> So glad for you!! It sounds like it took you quite a long time to accept your depression and treatment for it.
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> I know we've posted about this before, yet, it doesn't hurt to continue. Just seems were in the same boat. It also took me some time to accept help with medication. I thought I'd become dependent on an AD, and that wouldn't be of help since I was in recovery.
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> I'm so glad there were others to help me to realize that the AD's were on are to help us get better, not to harm us, like our other alternatives!
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> Like you, the Lex. is helping me to live recovery to the fullest and to make positive changes in my life. I've been to that 'dark hole' you talk about- thought I could pull myself out on my own. Nope, had to reach for the rope given by someone else.
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> Happy for You,
> ArriannThanks Arriann
You know...I just put the original post out there to share. I wasn't trying to be arrogant or anything. I'm really grateful for people like you and the others who post here. To me, it's all about acceptance and surrender; two very hard concepts for me. I'm a lot better at self centeredness and righteous indignation. For a long time I was too proud to admit I needed help. Now I'm really glad it's there.
I'm off to Oregon for a few days. Need to get away from the Phoenix heat! I'll check in when I get back.
Take care
Jim
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