thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[So_It_Goes]

first, I wanted to just thank everyone in the group for all their support and well wishes… I’d say you have no idea what it means to me but I’m pretty sure that that’s not the case

like many of you have suggested, I’m going to take today and use it as the first day of reconstructing my life as I want it to look. I know that it’ll be difficult and I’m thankful for all the support.

I’ve taken some time to think about things and I realized I think I lack progress bc I lack sufficient motivation.

I feel like I’m missing accountability, since depression has basically removed everyone from my life.

I’m wondering if anyone knows if there’s like, I don’t know, anything kind of like the equivalent of an AA sponsor and if there are any in person support groups that anyone’s found helpful (I’m from LI NY) for when I’m sufficiently motivated.

thanks 😊

[sunshinefan]

Hi- I don't know about anyone like an AA sponsor to help you, but do you have a therapist, they might be able to help?

I wish you luck and know you can do it. You are strong and amazing.

[So_It_Goes in reply to sunshinefan]

No therapist— it’s been hard to find one because I’m actually a therapist and I got turned away once after an intake for services because the person felt I knew more then they did

[BlueAgave in reply to So_It_Goes]

That's very interesting. Maybe if you look for one again, you don't have to tell them your exact occupation? I mean doctors still see other doctors for illness. It shouldn't keep you from getting the help you need. Sounds like that therapist wasn't confident enough 😕

[BlueAgave]

Good for you! You can do it. I don't live in NY, but I know someone else posted about depressedanon.com. I looked and although they don't seem to have any in person groups in NY, they do have online meetings. Could be a start. Best wishes, and again Happy Birthday!