New member 2 weeks sober :)
Hello lovely people. I've just joined the forum and thought I would say hello.
I'm 2 weeks sober from drugs and alcohol. Cocaine and booze were my usual go to, but I've had a period in the past severely addicted to cannabis. I didn't drink everyday, but I have never had a healthy relationship with alcohol and I felt it starting to get the better of me. More cravings and longer sessions followed by brutal shame and anxiety. I'm sure a lot of you can relate.
Mental health was a big part of my decision to live sober. I've struggled with depression, anxiety and panic attacks for many years. I'd be lying if I said a lot of those experiences weren't self induced through drug and alcohol use. I want to be a successful, confident and authentic person and I stand a greater chance of acheiving this in sobriety.
Right now I'm finding the early stages difficult. I'm keeping busy and getting healthy, but my mind is still entertaining the idea of returning. My social circles involve drink and drugs and that always comforted my anxiety. At the moment I'm keeping to myself until I feel more confident. I want to move forward and build new bridges, but the illusion of comfort in my past habits appears reassuring.
I know change is an option for all of us. Hopefully this forum will offer some support in this lonely journey and I can offer some of my own support and insight along the way. I'm in need of some new friendships formed from positivity and growth, and not just around getting ****** up.
Thanks for reading and good luck to everyone on their journey.
S