Originally Posted by elblanco

hey everyone;

i recently decided that i need to stop using drugs and alcohol. i have bipolar disorder and i just can't take things anymore.

i'm having a hard time distancing myself from my current crowd of friends.

is it realistic to think that i can get and stay sober, and still keep some of my drug-using friends? i've always been shy and awkward and i don't think i have the strength to go it alone. i need friends to help me and i don't jhave anybody that doesn't use.

i'm scared and depressed......