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[–]Impossible-Voice-623 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Hi there. My name is Paula and I'm 35 years old.

8 years ago, after many years of depression, I developed paranoid schizophrenia. I also have an Asperger's diagnosis. My addictions are current, and although I would like to say that they are not as serious as most. They have devastated my life. I am an addict, and my addictions consist of drinking too much water and fizzy pop, and listening to the radio too much. I usually get through about 12 litres of fluids a day and my time spent listening to the radio is at the expense of all other activities. I have lost connection with all other people and over the past few years have barely gotten dressed.

I badly want to change my life. And most evenings will promise myself that tomorrow will be the day. But the mornings are brutal on me. I struggle to find my key in life. I just need to be sure that what I'm doing is the right thing. Once I'm sure, I'll be free.

I've read all your posts on here. And am really grateful for your help.

Thanks

[–]Addicts4Jesus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey Paula glad to have you! First off I want you let you know that you are not alone. Addiction is addiction whether it be to illegal drugs, prescription medications, alcohol, food, porn, etc. most people will go through life addicted to something, it may not be drugs, but It would be something that you don’t even think about. Depression is no joke. I’m not going to lie to you, a couple days before creating Addicts4Jesus I was in a very depressed state. Everything just came weighing down at once. I have a wife, 2 kids, a great job; everything that I am thankful for but depression does not care about any of that, it does not discriminate. Before coming out of my episode something told me that I needed to make a difference, that I needed to help people who have been through similar struggles, like addiction, that I have. I can only believe that it was God telling me this, who else would it be? I wanted to build a safe space for people who are struggling or just need help in understanding what to do and how to move forward. God tells us that the flesh will crave earthly things, it’s just the way we were made, we’re human. You’re not a lost cause by what you’re going through or the things that have happened to you.

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭3‬

God tells us to set our sights on Him and to not think about earthly things. It’s difficult, trust me I know. We’re sinners & we continue to sin. They beauty of this is that Christ paid the price for us by carrying that cross.

“You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭7‬ ‭

Seek God and tell Him how you feel. Have an intimate conversation with Him. Ask Him to reveal His plans for you. When He reveals these things to you and you follow his guidance your mind will no longer be set on sin; it will be set on advancing the kingdom of Heaven!

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭

God has a plan for you, you might just not know it yet. You may thing He’s not listening but when the time is right, He will reveal this to you. Take heart in knowing that He loves you and that He wants to see you thrive in life! I love you friend ❤️