Hey tourist,
Thanks for your message. I'm finding it particularly dehabilitating at the moment. I've not been able to go to church and I have also not gone to my bi-weekly church small group because I just can't handle it. It kinda feels like I'm becoming a recluse and I hate feeling like this.
T
Firstly, welcome!
That is precisely why you should get out and go to church and go to the bi-weekly church group gatherings. The enemy is winning in keeping you in your own little shell now, where addiction put you before. Now without that addiction you're still suffering the side effects since coming off those substances will very often cause the body to feel depression. Because it is eliminating the toxic buildup those substances caused in your bloodstream. And at the same time the receptors that were engaged by those artificial stimulants are going through withdraw. It is a whole body readjustment period.
And when you're weak is when the enemy can work on that body temple that you are now as you carry God's holy spirit within you.
Drink a lot of fresh water. Most tap water is processed with all sorts of chemicals including fluoride. Certified bottled spring water is excellent. Deer Park is one of the best. Or, try mineral water.
Cleanse your body and you'll feel better. Avoid processed sugars. Drinking alcohol frequently gets the body use to the sugar intake. Coming off sugar like that can cause depression too.
And whatever you do, get out of the house! Walk around, breathe deeply and get fresh air into your body. Call your pastor and seek council. Go to church and your meetings with Bible study. In other words, when the enemy tries to persuade you through your not feeling well to avoid what nurtures your soul to not do that, DO IT!
And watch him flee.
God is with you.
Praying for you too.