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Living a disgusting lie

Lilly18
Community Member

Evening, I believe I might be a functioning addict.

Barely functioning.
I need to get help but Im worried I will get into big trouble

Dont want to keep doing this but I just do it

2 Replies 2

Croix
Community Champion
Community Champion

Dear Lilly18~

I"d like to give you a warm welcome back.  Remembering your past posts life has not been good to you, and despite treatment would be hard for anyone to cope with.

 

I'm guessing that the problem is alcohol  due to what you said in the past. Please accept my apologies if I've made the wrong assumption.

 

Whatever the issue it sounds like you are unhappy for it to continue, and that is a pretty good place to start from. You recognize there is a problem and want to stop. That's more than many people can do.

 

Even if it is an illicit substance or overuse of prescription medication the facts remain the same, it takes assistance to give up. I don't know your circumstances but would suggest you talk it over with  your GP who should be able to tell you the next step.

 

If face to face is too much at hte moment oyu can call our councilors on our 24/7 help line, who should be able to make recommendations.

 

If you would like to come back and say how you get on that would be great

 

Croix

therising
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor

Hi Lilly18

 

I think just about every addiction serves some purpose at first. Not always easy to see where it's going to lead but at the time it can feel right, under the circumstances, or seem relatively harmless in some way. How to break the addiction and get out of the habit of relying on something which once served us can feel impossible. From my own experience, I'd have to say I've never been able to break an addiction without finding a way I can fully relate to. What may work for 90% of the population simply may not work for us. It's about finding what works for us.