https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47059#M4735 <P>Hi Dannyboi,</P> <P>Firstly, welcome to the forum and sharing your feelings.</P> <P>One of the toughest parts of addiction, is asking for help and it’s great that you have identified this and want to help yourself.</P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">One of the ways to receive that help is to reach out to key persons and forums such as BB who will just really listen and provide you with the support and guidance when you need it the most.</SPAN></P> <P>When you feel ready to share more please reach out to the forum/group. I have found them to be very open, honest and respectful where you will be able to share your inner thoughts and feelings in a safe environment and without judgement.</P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">In the meantime stay safe and take care.</SPAN></P> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 01:12:13 GMT Baljit 2021-11-14T01:12:13Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47056#M4732 Hi first time wanting to help my self out of my addictions which have made life difficult Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:10:28 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47056#M4732 Dannyboi 2021-11-13T13:10:28Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47057#M4733 <P>Hi Danny boi,</P> <P>Wellcome to our forums !</P> <P>Thank you for reaching out to us, I think that it’s great that you are asking for help for your self.</P> <P>I understand that addiction is a hard thing to go through.</P> <P>Please know that we are all a very caring supportive community .</P> <P>Please tell us more when you are ready.</P> <P> </P> Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:16:05 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47057#M4733 Petal22 2021-11-13T13:16:05Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47058#M4734 <P>Hello Dannyboi, welcome to the site.</P> <P>Having addictions can be so impulsive and a way to cope with our own anxieties, I've been through myself with alcohol but know it may mean other types that control your life.</P> <P>Please don't have any fear of replying to us, we only want to listen to what you want to say and offer suggestions on how to help you.</P> <P>Geoff.</P> Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:07:03 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47058#M4734 geoff 2021-11-13T17:07:03Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47059#M4735 <P>Hi Dannyboi,</P> <P>Firstly, welcome to the forum and sharing your feelings.</P> <P>One of the toughest parts of addiction, is asking for help and it’s great that you have identified this and want to help yourself.</P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">One of the ways to receive that help is to reach out to key persons and forums such as BB who will just really listen and provide you with the support and guidance when you need it the most.</SPAN></P> <P>When you feel ready to share more please reach out to the forum/group. I have found them to be very open, honest and respectful where you will be able to share your inner thoughts and feelings in a safe environment and without judgement.</P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">In the meantime stay safe and take care.</SPAN></P> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 01:12:13 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47059#M4735 Baljit 2021-11-14T01:12:13Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47060#M4736 <P>Hi Dannyboi,</P> <P>Welcome to the BB forums. There are lots of non-judgemental, supportive people on here to try and help you through. Have you spoken to your GP about the addictions you want to address? Do you have any other professional supports you utilise (e.g. counsellor?) All the best,</P> <P>yggdrasil</P> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:35:35 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/time-to-get-help/m-p/47060#M4736 yggdrasil 2021-11-14T02:35:35Z