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[Hardtotalk]

Mind in turmoil,wrestling with bad thoughts and trying to reason with them 😕 Feel like hitting the bottle hard an taking everything I've got. Can't seem to get out of it, haven't had a drink since I lost my brother in July because I know my mind isn't working right... I have tried

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Your loss will be effecting your mood, be kind to yourself. If you need to talk we are here. Try and talk to others in the family they may be waiting to vent their feeling and come to terms with your loss

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[Satsuma]

Try not to resort to the demon drink as that creates a lot more problems and starts a viscious cycle

[Hardtotalk in reply to Satsuma]

I am trying but I feel like I'm gonna burst I feel that rubbish. Not had one yet

[Satsuma in reply to Hardtotalk]

Like Goldfish_ says distract yourself .. You can do this .. Your mindset will change for the worst with a drink, I speak from experience

[Satsuma in reply to Hardtotalk]

Speak, speak and speak .. Talk, talk and talk ... Just offload here .. It is ok as it is a safe place .. We are all here to help one another

[Hardtotalk in reply to Satsuma]

Thankyou Satsuma, it's nice to know someone is there 🙂

[Satsuma in reply to Hardtotalk]

Yes I am here aswell as many others. Pm me if u wish to have a rant .. What gets said in the inbox, stays in the inbox

[Goldfish_]

But you must hang on there. Find some distractions, watch a film read a book, post stuff on here, but keep on keeping on. Yes and drink and recreational drugs are really bad, as you'll feel worse when they wear off.

Exercising is good, getting outside, socialising if possible

[Hardtotalk in reply to Goldfish_]

Don't touch any drugs they scare me, but drinking does allow for escape. It makes me think more and let my emotions out, I have always held back on talking to people as it looks like I'm moaning.

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Drink in moderation can sometimes help, although if addicted leave it alone.

We all have weaknesses and generally we do know when to stop

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[Smartbob1]

DO NOT DRINK I Drank heavily through my depressions and it caused way more probs than the depression and caused more depression. just been fired cos of it. Also caused loads of shameful incidents. Even led to me stealing and drink driving.

[Hardtotalk in reply to Smartbob1]

im so sorry about that, sounds like you just didn't know what else to do instead 😢Sometimes it gets you like this,I have been there myself about 20 yrs ago and also worry that it is creeping back.i don't want to drink again, but it seems the only answer to me getting some peace at the moment.

[Smartbob1]

Better to have no peace than drink. Anyway the drink will not bring peace in the long run it will bring tons of trouble. I so wish I hadnt. losing my job has been the worst thing. Also I feel so much shame. Depression is not shameful, but excess drinking is.

[sweetiepye]

Hello Hardtotalk, I recently lost my brother, I'm not dealing with it very well mostly because part of me doesn't believe it. I do know there isn't a drink made that would make me feel better about losing him. In fact I don't expect to feel better. That part of me is missing and I will live with that. I do have fun and funny memories, arguments , things shared that I write about as if I'm talking to him . For me that is a comfort.Pye