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I am absolutely terrified

Jesse1
Community Member

This is my first post ever on BB

I suffer from chronic depression and I have turned to alcohol to self medicate although it is getting way out of hand now.

I am currently 25 and only on centrelink. I want to get into rehab but there is a long wait. All I seem to do these days is just be on my computer, drink way too much wine and putting every day of my life off. I am just hoping to talk to someone about this and what I could possibly do to better my life.

I am desperate.

Thank you for reading, Jesse

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blondguy
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hey Jesse

Welcome to the BB Community and thanks for having the strength to post!

You are only 25 Jesse....do you have any friends you an lean on...as in a small support network?

You are more than welcome to post back as many times as you wish....Can I ask you if you have (or had) a good GP that you can have a talk too?

Here for you

Paul

Jesse1
Community Member

I find it soo hard to even get the help I need.

Going to see a friend seems like way too much effort. I have a house mate that I can talk to but he works during the day and I am just stuck alone in my room for the whole day. I want change. My grand mother is also very supportive of me. But I feel embarrassed to talk to her because I messed up again. I promised to her I wouldn't drink but I just can't seem to control myself. I am powerless over alcohol. My GP is okay. but I find there is only soo much you can get out of from going to the doctors so I don't even bother.

Jesse...would you feel better having a chat with one of BB counsellors? They are really super kind

1300 22 4636

I have seen a few GP's for ages and you have everything to gain and nothing to lose by seeing one...

Just a thought...

Jesse1
Community Member

I guess that would be a good idea.

I might give that number a call soon. I think i've hit rock bottom

james1
Community Champion
Community Champion

Jesse,

I'm 24 turning 25 in December (damn!). Give the number a call - it sounds like you need someone on the phone - but since I'm catching up on work here (I missed some days in hospital), I'll probably be around if you want to have a chat later on the forums.

Here for you

James

Jesse1
Community Member

Thank you for posting/caring, James

I think I will give them a call tomorrow, when I'm sober. I've had a bit to drink at the moment.

It's amazing how hard I cried yesterday. I was watching youtube videos of my aunty killing it!! (shes in a band) and just thinking how hopeless, depressed and pathetic I have become.

The reason I am like this is because of drugs. If there was one thing I could go back and change in my life, it would be the sober life. I used to be soo much happier back then.

I really need to sort my stuff out. I'm not feeling too bad at the moment. but that is because I am intoxicated. alcohol really seems to help with my depression, but it is slowly killing me.

james1
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hi Jesse,

It's really good that you recognise it's not good for you. There's a thread somewhere, I think it's in long term support or maybe staying well, something about beating the booze started by Kazzl. I'd suggest having a poke around there and feel free to post as well.

Really important, as you say, to stay clean and sober.Such hard work, so I feel for you. I do a fairly good job at the whole "moderation" thing, but the temptation is always there. Depression's so difficult at times.

Do you think you can get some sleep tonight? That might help for the next few hours until your head's cleared up a bit. (I hope you're already in bed by the time I send this!)

I'm sure you've heard before, but there's no need to compare ourselves against others. We all have our strong points even if they seem invisible to us. Here's one of yours: you seem very in tune with yourself and your feelings, even if you don't know how to act on your gut instincts. That's okay; we're only young still. There's time 🙂

James

Jesse1
Community Member

Yeah, sometimes I wish I wasn't aware as I am.

Im still up, planning on having a few drinks and crash out. see what help I can get tomorrow.

Thanks again for posting. its helped alot

Jesse

james1
Community Champion
Community Champion
Hitting the sack and getting help tomorrow sounds good. If you can do that without a drink, even better. Let us know how you go with the call or just what you're up to tomorrow. I'll be at work but I'm checking every now and then. It's how I keep myself feeling somewhat calm 🙂