Shame & Addiction

[goldfishcutie]

My addiction has taken so much of my life away from me. At this point, it feels like I have lost everything. I am too scared to ask for help because society judges addicts harshly.

If I get help, I know that I will be shamed.

[Coolsfancy]

I can’t control your fear but I understand where you’re coming from. I’m not shaming you at all but I also in my life two different psychiatrist that were not helpful. My mental health was more important to me than how they treated me. Perhaps you can look at it that way and try to find one that you can work with. BBB I send my love and prayers to you

[Hidden]

The scariest person that's ever going to judge you is you, so don't let "you" get in "your" own way!

And as for the people who try to shame you, they're all just fragile people looking to inflict their own pain onto others. They're people who try to appear all strong, when really deep down they're just acting like a cornered, frightened animal...

[Starrlight]

when I decided I wanted to quit some addicting substances my therapist offered a place to me called CATS I don’t know if there is something similar in your area or not, but if you have a therapist I’d ask if she/he knows of a place to detox in. I ended up quitting them on my own but it was good to know there was such a place if needed. I wish the very best to you. I know it’s hard but remember there’s a way out so please don’t think there’s no way to solve the addiction there are ways.

[Hidden]

Get some help. Your addiction could eventually kill you. You know you have a problem, so try to do something about it.

[Isinatra]

Addiction is a disease, not a choice. Yes, the stigma is there, but more and more, it’s becoming less the deciding factor on people trying to stop. One of our President’s was a recovering addict of alcohol. It’s a killer drug, too. When I stopped using alcohol two decades ago, my fear of the life I had and what it would become if I didn’t stop, overcame my fear of the stigma and the addiction telling me to keep using. I finally wanted sobriety more than I needed it. I knew I needed it for a long time, but the addiction kept me from wanting it enough. You will be the one to determine when you want it enough. And I couldn’t stay sober by myself. 🍀

[angelikdk]

be ashamed oh no

having the courage to say I want help is anything but shameful, on the contrary

it shows your strength, your courage, your desire to change, in short, only positive

do not do things to please or look good in the eyes of others but because you want to

[Russellb73]

well done for reaching out for support ! Not easy admitting your an addict, I know only to well ! Do PM me if you need help ! I am 10 years clean of all drugs and alcohol! But I know how difficult it can be getting the correct support, your mind focuses on the negative impact driving you to addiction to numb out the emotional pain !!

I could tell you how good my life is today ! But I can only reassure you things can change if you want it 🙏🏻💖