Do I need to introduce myself?
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Do I need to introduce myself?
I'll make this short. I'm a twenty-something still living at home with mom and dad who has completed several levels of education. I, uh, started drinking casually, smoking a little pot now and then, about 6 years ago, and I think I only realized recently that I might have a problem. I've seen several therapists, been given a boatload of diagnoses from PTSD to major depressive disorder to bipolar disorder to borerline personality and handed even more prescriptions for several different anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, anti-whatevers, but nothing seems to make me feel okay.
On top of that, I've been back and forth between bulimia and anorexia for over 8 years, starting when I was in high school. The different meds affected my eating habits, and I think I first started pot when a friend suggested that it would increase my appetite and chill me out. I became dependent on it to be able to sleep, and without it, I'm awake for days. I also had a knee injury a year ago and was prescribed some muscle relaxers, which I also take to be able to sleep.
So. That's me. I'm not really sure what I want. Maybe just someone to talk to who gets me, you know? I don't have anyone in my life really who knows how to deal with this sort of thing.
On top of that, I've been back and forth between bulimia and anorexia for over 8 years, starting when I was in high school. The different meds affected my eating habits, and I think I first started pot when a friend suggested that it would increase my appetite and chill me out. I became dependent on it to be able to sleep, and without it, I'm awake for days. I also had a knee injury a year ago and was prescribed some muscle relaxers, which I also take to be able to sleep.
So. That's me. I'm not really sure what I want. Maybe just someone to talk to who gets me, you know? I don't have anyone in my life really who knows how to deal with this sort of thing.
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Hi and Welcome,
It sounds like you have concerns about alcohol and marijuana and I wonder if you are thinking of stopping drinking and drugging? I suspect that you will get a clearer idea of other mental issues when you are no longer putting alcohol and drugs into the mix.
I hope that you continue to search for answers to your mental issues and that you find a dr who you can work with.
It sounds like you have concerns about alcohol and marijuana and I wonder if you are thinking of stopping drinking and drugging? I suspect that you will get a clearer idea of other mental issues when you are no longer putting alcohol and drugs into the mix.
I hope that you continue to search for answers to your mental issues and that you find a dr who you can work with.
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Welcome to SR!
I'm 26 and I moved back in with my parents when I got sober, so there's no shame in that. When I first came here I didn't really have anyone in my life that understood addiction either, so I have found a lot of relief talking to others here on SR. I hope you find the same.
Take care,
I'm 26 and I moved back in with my parents when I got sober, so there's no shame in that. When I first came here I didn't really have anyone in my life that understood addiction either, so I have found a lot of relief talking to others here on SR. I hope you find the same.
Take care,
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Welcome to SR!
Were you being honest with your doctors who were prescribing the meds you mentioned about your alcohol and drug use? Taking those meds while using can have adverse effects. It can possibly make your condition(s) much worse. As Anna posted, your best course of action would be to stop using and drinking. Your meds will never function properly as long as you are using while using.
God bless.
Were you being honest with your doctors who were prescribing the meds you mentioned about your alcohol and drug use? Taking those meds while using can have adverse effects. It can possibly make your condition(s) much worse. As Anna posted, your best course of action would be to stop using and drinking. Your meds will never function properly as long as you are using while using.
God bless.
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Welcome drwestin!
Alcohol was my "medicine" (until it started making everything worse)...... I have underlying issues too and it can be a real challenge getting them sorted out.
I think you'll find a lot of people here who understand. I know how important the support was for me (and still is!) - I couldn't have gotten sober on my own.
Glad you're with us!
Alcohol was my "medicine" (until it started making everything worse)...... I have underlying issues too and it can be a real challenge getting them sorted out.
I think you'll find a lot of people here who understand. I know how important the support was for me (and still is!) - I couldn't have gotten sober on my own.
Glad you're with us!
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