no help at all :(

[Overthis1]

okay here I go I quit alcohol and during the first week the anxiety and depression went off the charts. Crying everyday, staring at floor couldn’t move. It was really bad. Third week started to date I say get a little better and then 5 days ago I got Covid-19. Can you even believe it? So I’ve been getting really annoying repetitive thoughts about human body which is madness to me but can I stop? No. So I have that as well as feeling like crap from Covid, no therapy here in Japan unless you spend a lot of money and I mean a lot (impossible) can anyone tell me does substance abuse depression get better and how can I help myself with it?

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome to the forum! Yes. It can get better but You have to want it bad enough to get well and your first step is admitting you have a problem and are willing to get help! I have the same as you! I’ve had addiction most of my life and severe depression and anxiety!! It’s not a great way to live huh. Did you get help to get off the alcohol? If not I suggest that you try to get help with the substance abuse as soon as possible ! I’m getting help! If you look at my posts you will see that I am suffering too with the dark clouds of depression etc. please get help! I’m here to support you!-hugs-Shay

[Overthis1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for reply. Yes I’m 4 weeks sober and getting help here is near impossible. I mean seriously impossible. You wouldn’t think so but honestly it is. I believe I have finally found a medication doctor here and I will get medication for depression. They will still take 3-4 weeks to work so that puts me off but I have to. I will start to force myself to do things but having Covid makes that so difficult.

[Hidden in reply to Overthis1]

Congratulations on 4 weeks sober!! That’s amazing!!! You should be so proud of yourself!! I’m so glad to hear that you’re going to give the medication a chance! And try to be patient because yes it does take a couple weeks or so to work! But whatever happens just Keep trying because as long as you’re trying things will only look up from here! You’re actually helping me! We help each other and encourage each other! That’s what it’s all about here! It’s a common ground!! Just keep telling yourself that “This Will pass!” -Shay