Going through hard times

[ride4life]

I am just looking for someone to talk to, anyone I do not care. Preferably someone around my age but not required. I am not the type of person to ask for help, highly introverted. I am so desperate I am going to go to church tomorrow, never done that before. I have a long history of substance abuse. I am sober now for the first time since I was a teenager. Been off the hard stuff for a long time, alcohol for a decent amount of time. Finally decided to give up the weed 2 weeks ago. Now I have to actually deal with my problems, and it has hit me like a ton of bricks. I don't have any friends. I go to work but nobody really likes me. They only keep me around because I show up on time every day and I am good at what I do. I might be the most pessimistic ever, I never see the positive side of a situation. The glass is always half empty. Anyways I am running out of places to ask. Made an appointment with a psychiatrist but that is several weeks out. Even making the appointment was hard, it seems they are all full or way to expensive. Anyways if anyone would be willing to talk to me, I would really appreciate it. I am really nice guy, just have a hard time communicating with other people. It is a lot easier on the computer than in person. This I can do, just can't find anyone willing. I found this website and figured I would try. Thanks to anyone reading this. I hope you have a wonderful day whether you respond or not.

[LunarEcho24]

Hey ride4life, it is good to see that you're trying to reach out for help. That's the right thing to do. I hope the psychiatrist can help you out, if they are the type that just dispenses medication (and not therapy) then consider also getting therapy on top of medication. Do everything you can to help yourself - medicine, therapy, self-help, lifestyle... If church helps you, great. If you find an in-person support group for substance abuse or mental health, even better.

I know it's hard. I can relate to the pessimism. I was never into hard drugs, but weed was a crutch for me for a long time. I decided to quit since it wasn't helping my mental health, and got on meds and therapy. My issues are probably different than yours, but I'm an introvert and very isolated.

You're not alone in your struggle. Good luck, man. I hope you can work through this and find some help.

Feel free to share more of your story or concerns...

[Shanty1234]

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