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Mar 17, 2014, 08:41 AM
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Hello. I'm new to this forum but not new to psych struggles. I have major depression and severe PTSD. I mask and run from my issues by drinking which I know is a depressant. I'm in therapy and on meds.
I just wanted to share because I don't really open up to others and my secrets continue to make me sick. I'm an alcoholic, a drunk, an addict albeit high functioning. I work full time, am married, but I get tired battling all of my issues. So I self medicate. I have had clean time before and know it's a path I need to choose. It's day one for me. Back at square one. I am hoping that last night was my last drunk. I'm miserable and full of remorse for my drinking. I know what it's doing to my mind and body but it is so painful in my head. So I run to a drink. This has to stop. Today. I just want to share this. Telling on myself helps me. I would love to have some support and offer any support I can. Be well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Mar 17, 2014, 01:46 PM
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I tried for years to quit drinking on my own. I just couldn't do it. I had to go to a drug and alcohol rehab and after that tons of AA meetings. Thats what worked for me. I haven't drank in 18 years. I also suffer from major depressive disorder.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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Mar 17, 2014, 02:56 PM
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I'm glad you're starting the day sober...It's all about one day at a time. I know about being a "functional alcoholic," but I also remember the misery drinking brought into my life. Saying & doing things I wouldn't normally say or do...Feeling like crap the morning after...The guilt & shame. I stay sober one day at a time...For me that's the only way.
I wish you well. Please post here & let us know how you're doing. |
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