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[meredithr]

Hi everyone,

I’m in need of a sense of community as I struggle. It only feels like a burden to those around me. Struggling with depression, panic disorder, ptsd and also alcohol abuse. If anyone else is going through a similar struggle let me know. I went to a mood disorder treatment center for three weeks in june and returned empowered and the strongest in 20 years. I have already relapsed and the feelings of self shame and a desire to alienate myself from everyone are overwhelming.

[Mary-intussuception]

Hi

I can't say that I'm going through similar but one thing that sprung to mind as I read your post was - ongoing support?

You went to a treatment centre in June for 3 weeks and returned empowered & the strongest you'd been in 20 years , and been ok till now. Seems to me you have done really well these last couple of months. Have you considered joining a support group that meets regularly, once a week, fortnight, month?

Was there no offer of follow up support since June?

Are there any AA meetings near you or is there any other support available.

Hope you find the support you seek.

God Bless

[meredithr]

I am going to aa tomorrow. Other than my weekly therapy there wasn’t any follow up support. The transition has been rough. Thanks for responding 😬

[Sunnidayz1]

Reach out as much as you can here. It's a great community here

[Nyxie33]

Hi! Im new here too. Looking for the same thing. Tired of talking about it with people that dont really understand as much as i appreciate them. Im here for you! Feel free to message me anytime

[Jona27]

Hi, I am new here and I am going through the same things. I feel so invisible and worthless.

[meredithr in reply to Jona27]

Just remember that those are negative thoughts from the illnesses, you are absolutely not invisible or worthless. I have to fight the feelings of self hatred and worthlessness as well, and sometimes I can’t. Stay strong.

[Jona27 in reply to meredithr]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[SuZQ154]

So glad you are here! I understand too well. Progress not perfection and one day at a time are saying which have gotten me through "rought times". Getting into our disorders took years, and sometimes it takes equally as long to get out of them. I have had many "two steps forward and one step back" experiences, and I have learned to concentrate on the journey not the failures. Please keep posting! We are here for you. Blessings!