Finally Opening Up

[mblueviolet]

This is hard for me to write. It's a lot to try and overcome. Lot's of old memories that weren't so great have constantly came in and out of my head the last few days, if not months. I'm struggling a lot. I've been turning to alcohol to cope with the constant feelings I've been trying to handle.

I just want to get better, lightyears better. Maybe not lightyears, that's a lot to try and overcome in a short amount of time.

But I'd love some advice on what one could do instead of alcohol or what not to try and cope with feelings. Any activities I should try and do to get my mind off of things?

[Crochetchica]

Sorry to hear you’re struggling. I use alcohol too as a self medication and am trying to stop. I’ve been advised to cut down slowly and it is helping. I plan things to do on an evening when I usually drink. Take care.

[kenster1]

welcome aboard our fellow res snowy has given you a link to a page that will offer further support.

[Nothingnoted]

Hi mblue, I know it's really hard I used to take my my actually my outlet was eating a lot of sugar and I've been a diabetic since I was 18. I started volunteering for a while and it helps doing something for other people but I know sometimes people can't do that my therapist my new one has been telling me to do art therapy drawing something each day I don't know if this will help you but that's what she tells me to do because I struggle with a lot of anger issues and emotional issues. I just wanted to tell you you're not alone and I wish there was something I could save you to help you cuz I know it gets really hard sometimes I'm here for you my friend

[leaningonjesus]

i can relate

your words are what i have written over and over over the years and decades

isnt it amazing and crazy and weird and ironic and a blessing how we all are really the same, and turn to the same things?

my dear friend- you are NOT alone, and you turn to the SAME that many of us do and have

praying for you.

[Green9871]

Like everyone has said, it helps to stay productive as it keeps your mind off those intrusive thoughts. Unfortunately I cannot give you very helpful advice, other than to find hobbies or new activities to try building a network with new people and to stay motivated. Alcohol can be such a dark turn that becomes an addiction and far too comforting for pain. While it does feel good in the moment, it doesn't erase the memories and cannot help you longterm. I wish you best of luck and keep us updated.