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Well done pjc for taking positive action to help with your recovery,abstaining and happiness.

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How are you?

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With you all the way 21246, shoulder to shoulder. Gritting my teeth with you (Day 15), all the way.

That's it in a nutshell, isn't it? With no using to hide behind, emotionally it's uncomfortable and unfamiliar. And real and worthwhile.

Are you looking after yourself physically? Might help?

ODAAT. Every day might not be good but there's something good in every day.

BW,

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Does she know what the problems are (not just gambling)? Or are you going it alone?

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I can feel your resolve....what an awful thing to have had to endure and now have to reveal.

I can understand why that would lead you to seek a release, which you found in gambing.

You appear to have a great relationship with your wife, who will support you when the time comes.

Not many either know how to, or choose not to dive into the muddy waters of the past to release that anchor that has been weighing us down,holding us back - you have and will soon be heading to calmer waters and warmer climes.

You appear to have this nailed - im gaining confidence from your strength.

Take care

Sbb

pjc. I think you are doing really well. Of course your emotions are all over the place when you are confronting and talking about things at councelling and with christmas coming up. Its meant to be a happy family time. I'm sure that you will have read accounts from others in a similar position to yourself and will have taken strength from the resolution that you will survive and not let these past events destroy your future.

Sometimes anti-depressants are the only way to keep the mind in a restful, calm and assured state. When I started taking them I was reluctant at first, but I now realise they are a vital tool to help me with my recovery.

Remember - the past is in the past. It is often better to look forward.

Enjoy your christmas break with the family. I'm sure that you'll be feeling much brighter and resilient soon. Chill out, play a few games, watch a wonderful movie, cook a special meal, have fun and above all, ... love, and be loved.

Hiya 2124pjc, anti depressants take a little while to get into your system, then hopefully the strangeness will disappear. Stick with them. There are many different sorts, so if you are not happy with them when you go back for gp to review, let them know. It may be that you need a different one. The problem I have is that they level your moods, so the lows aren't as low, but the highs are also reduced