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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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Jesse1
Community Member

I used to exercise a lot a few months back, but because of the drinking I find it hard to motivate myself.

Seeing my GP today was good. He told me to try and not drink until 1pm today but i've already started to drink some wine but drinking it slowly and moderately. I'm not a big sporty fan, I barely watch the footy. I love music and have been a guitarist for about 15 years. Although since I went down hill, I was a better guitarist than I was years ago.

Not really sure what I'm going to be doing with myself today. Just another day at home I guess. Looking forward to getting into this transformation centre as soon as possible to get my life in order and live a sober life. (well not completely sober) after getting out of rehab. I'm sure I will be able to just have a few drinks with friends and then go home rather than getting absolutely wasted.

Having people around is great. I can get awkward around people though, hence the reason I isolate myself.

Talking on the internet is easy though. but face to face can be a challenge sometimes. Having a normal conversation about interesting topics is tough for me. But I'm very open about my condition can could talk to someone about that all day

It sucks they don't bulk bill. I am lucky enough that they do. It would just be a miracle if I could find therapy that would be really cheap or free. The government should be taxing on this. It's soo important.

Hi there Jesse1 - this will only be brief - I am not feeling all that great today myself actually....anyway it is nice to meet you. Re your mention of bulk billing - don't know what State you are in, but here GPs can refer you to 5 free visits with a psychologist if you think talking to one would help - then do a review and if the psych thinks you need more visits they can arrange more I think...may as well get 5 free ones if they are available to you I guess..... Keep smiling.....Moon S

Nice to meet you too, Moonstruck

Thanks for that information. I will have to look into that. They have therapy at this rehab place I should be going to and it's a 12 month program to get my life back on track.

It sucks you're not feeling that great. I'm not feeling too bad but that's because i'm a bottle of wine down. All alone though 😞

I see my GP weekly so things will be up to date between us.

Just remember. This shall pass

 

All the best, Jesse