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Old 06-06-2015, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Langdonk1 View Post
Here's my story. I started drinking and smoking weed at 14. When I was 16 I started using pills, X, shrooms, acid, and cocaine. I did these things because my "friends" did. I was a follower. Now that I'm older and wiser I feel like I know what the rigjt thing to do is but the demons I hold on to hold me back. My parents know nothing about what I've went through and they think I'm a happy 24 yr old kid. The pressures of having an addictive personality and the stress from working in a high volume restaurant kitchen sweating and getting burned constantly is driving me crazy. I literally feel like a psychopath that's emotionless. The stress of everything I feel might make me snap. I also recently just got out of a 4 year relationship with my first love and that too is making me crazy. I never vented like this to anyone but I feel safe saying it to you guys for some reason. Maybe I need to talk to a psychologist and get some professional help? I don't want to go crazy

That's a lot to process on your own - and yes, the good news is you don't have to!

This is a great forum with suggestions based on others experience. But, this does not preclude seeking professional help. Along with professional guidance you may want to pop into a couple AA or NA meetings. You might hear some things that resonate.

Whatever you decide, keep posting. Just remember that this forum - as with AA is simply peer to peer and non-professional. What sounds good may not be what's best for you

Glad you're here with us - report back about your 9 days of abstinence!
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