Not doing good

[sadandloner1]

I've been drinking to cope with my feelings. I am constantly sad and I have nobody to talk to

[BlueType]

Welcome, I'm sure a lot of people here can relate and don't judge, feel free to keep posting. Everyone here seems very supportive. Hope your day goes even a little well.

[sadandloner1 in reply to BlueType]

Hopefully I'll find some sort of peace through posting on here. And thank you

[Joseph46]

I too once used to drink a lot to cope with my feelings and anxiety. 8 months no alcohol now. It’s easier to not drink but all the ghosts from the past that I was drowning in alcohol have resurfaced and now trying to work through all the issues that drove me to drink in the first place. It’s not an easy journey but it’s not impossible.

[sadandloner1 in reply to Joseph46]

I'm sure it's not impossible but it seems like it at the moment. It's affecting my every day life, I don't go to school which I should, I have no motivation whatsoever

[Joseph46 in reply to sadandloner1]

the thing about alcohol is while it may make you feel better “while under it’s influence” - alcohol is one of the worst substances for anxiety and depression. I got caught in that awful cycle.

How are you feeling today ?

[sadandloner1 in reply to Joseph46]

I'm trying, you know? Each day that I wake up, I try. I try to be present, not think about alcohol or a certain drug to distract myself. Today I feel empty.

[Joseph46 in reply to sadandloner1]

I understand what you’re going through because I went through it myself. It’s not easy. I tried to manage my emotions as best I can, even though some days it felt like a roller coaster of ups and downs, and to be honest sometimes it still does, but the thing I realize by not drinking alcohol is all the issues that I’ve been drowning for the many years have come to surface and now I have to face them, it’s not pleasant but at the same time it’s a cleansing experience. Try to focus on your successes. It took me a while to be able to quit alcohol. I guess the turning point for me, realizing as I approach 50 years old that I cannot continue on this path and be healthy into my old age. And also the realization that there were reasons why I was drinking in order to hide from my feelings. And I’ve been doing this all on my own, which I wouldn’t highly recommend if you have support around you that would help but again I’m a guy and sometimes the guys don’t like to talk about their feelings or share them.

[sadandloner1 in reply to Joseph46]

Thank you for sharing your experience with me. Hopefully at some point I'll be able to get to that point and do some self-reflecting. I look forward to the day where I'll be able to tread the waters.

And thank you for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate it.

[sadandloner1]

Thank you so much♡

[casablancalover14]

Please be careful drinking and then taking meds too. This is so dangerous to do.

I hope you can find a good doctor that can get you on the correct medicine for you.

I am hear to listen. 🤩

[sadandloner1 in reply to casablancalover14]

I no longer consult with my doctor, I got tired of him trying to "fix" me.

[casablancalover14 in reply to sadandloner1]

Yeah, some doctors are better than others. It takes time to find the right one, but when you do find them, its like a bundle has been lifted off of your shoulder. ☺️

[sadandloner1 in reply to casablancalover14]

Hopefully at some point I'll fine one.🙂

[casablancalover14 in reply to sadandloner1]

Do you have any hobbies that you like to do?

[sadandloner1 in reply to casablancalover14]

I like to sing.

[casablancalover14 in reply to sadandloner1]

I wish I could sing. I like to work in my flower garden, and I love to read.

[sadandloner1]

Yeah, I read as well. Mostly wattpad novels.

[sadandloner1]

I wish I had a garden, I love nature.