Depression
“We are no longer fighting fear anger guilt, self-pity, or depression.”
Basic Text p.26
As addicts, many of us experience depression from time to time. When we feel
depressed, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves. However, if we do this, our
depression may turn to despair. We can’t afford to let depression lead us back to
using.
Instead, we try to go about the routine of our lives. We make meeting attendance
and contact with our sponsor top priorities. Sharing with others about our feelings
may let us know we aren’t the only ones who have been depressed in recovery.
Working with a newcomer can work wonders for our own state of mind. And, most
importantly, prayer and meditation can help us tap the power we need to survive
depression.
We practice acceptance and remember that feelings like depression will
unquestionably pass in time. Rather than struggle with our feelings, we accept them
and ask for the strength to walk through them.
Just for today: I accept that my feelings of depression won’t last forever. I will talk
openly about my feelings with my sponsor or another person who understands.