Well, it sounds like depression, Mel and you can get help for depression. You should talk to your GP about it. Also getting exercise always helps. It ups the level of endorphins in your body which are the feel good chemicals. Yoga is something I will always suggest to everyone. It's an easy thing to start. You only need a mat and if you want to start at home then get a DVD and a book. A good brisk walk. But you should talk to your GP about how you're feeling. Maybe a short term antidepressant would be helpful right now? Isolating only gets us into trouble. I know how it feels to just want to hide. I always feel better if I make the effort to have a chat with people. At first I don't want to but when I'm doing it I feel a lot better. I'm sorry you're feeling this way.

you have been an enormous roller coaster, and maybe your body is telling you to sit with it for a while. Also the feelings are coming up and it will take a while to identify them. Dont get too lonely mel, and keep up your meetings.It has all been exciting so far so maybe things are leveling out. Dont worry, I am sure I had this experience, take care Heather

Mel I don't think locking yourself in your room and hiding out is a good idea at all. Get out, you had a great time at the movies yesterday you said. Go to a meeting today..don't hide out, that's very dangerous. I'm sorry you're blue..

Mel,

I understand how you are feeling. I was there last week.

When I isolate, it's almost like, it is safe to post here, but that's it. The rest of the worlds is too "in your face". Here, you can sort of post and reply if you want to, but you don't *HAVE* to.

The right advice, which you have already been given, is to get out, get to a meeting, call your sponsor. That's the right advice.

If you cant do that stuff right now, at least do something that will get your mind off of how you are feeling. Get outside your head of thoughts and feelings. Watch a movie on TV, read a good book if you like to read.

I don't know what your hobbies are, but I am going to do an "art project" a little later today... One of my friends birthday is this week, and I make handmade greeting cards (at least I used to before I my drinking got so out of control). That is what I am going to do today, and it is something I remember getting totally lost in when I did it.

Maybe think about a hobby. What do you like to do? You could learn to make jewelery, you could take a yoga class, you could look online for a good recipe, then go to the store, shop for the ingredients, and cook something? Maybe make a meal for your family?

Just think about things you can do to keep your self busy , and quiet your mind.

xox,

lori

hi mel
i agree with all these comments sitting in on your own isolating not good for any of us go to a meeting is a great idea movies pick up the phone go for a walk you can beat this :0) xmarky

Hi. I now that feeling. after a binge I am full of regret and shame and feel like hiding under the quilt. I've had a fair bit of time off work but now they have finally worked out why so at the moment i am facing the mill!#

how are you feeling?

i just woke up , tried to dlepp but i couldnt so i just lied there staring in space thinkni g, thinking, thinking i need to snap out of this coz i hate feeling like this, its a very dangerous place for me to be in, im off to a meeting i think, i need to be around people who understand. catch ya all later