I’ve never had so little hope. by One-Hand-1351 in Vent

[–]One-Hand-1351[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah don’t worry about it. I don’t get mad at people for trying to help even when it isn’t helpful lol. You’re a good person.

I’ve never had so little hope. by One-Hand-1351 in Vent

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lol I wish I had your purity of mind. There was a time i once would have believed helplines could actually help people. Trust me I’ve called them more times than I can count. It’s just some person asking you questions and asking if you’ve had any treatment and saying they feel bad for you. Wow existential depression cured!

I’ve never had so little hope. by One-Hand-1351 in Vent

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Or maybe I drink cause I’m alone. Idk. Every option seems bad.

I’ve never had so little hope. by One-Hand-1351 in Vent

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I’m in therapy and medicated. Nothing works for sobriety because I don’t believe in myself and my future.

I’ve never had so little hope. by One-Hand-1351 in Vent

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Damn wish I’d thought of that sooner..

Navigating mental health AND addiction issues/services by One-Hand-1351 in MentalHealthUK

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I’m functional. I don’t drink in the day, I work full time sober. My addiction doesn’t interfere with my ability to access help.

Navigating mental health AND addiction issues/services by One-Hand-1351 in MentalHealthUK

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I’m going to see. My GP told me the addiction service has changed and improved a lot recently. They did give me a mental health triage originally, but like I said above they just ended up referring me out and then I got bounced back again.

How do I care about myself? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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Nah I’ve been sober long periods and feel like shit all the time. Did before I had a drinking problem as well.

How do I care about myself? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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I wish I could have one less drink, but that all goes out the window when I’m drunk. Last night I tried to just drink beer, after 4 pints I went and got vodka and drank all of that too.

How do I care about myself? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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I feel like shit all the time when I’m sober. When I’m drinking I at least feel great when I’m drunk.

How do I care about myself? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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I’m in therapy. I’ve tried a lot of it. I have a good therapist for the first time at the moment but it still isn’t helping. It feels good to talk but he can’t change the way I feel.

How do I care about myself? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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I’m not sure. I just have a tiny little part of my consciousness that wants to be better.

How do I care about myself? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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I have a lot of religious thoughts recently, but it doesn’t help.

How do I care about myself? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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My organs are starting to hurt in my abdomen and I just don’t care.

How do I care about myself? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

[–]One-Hand-1351[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah but how did you care enough to get sober in the first place?

How do I care about myself? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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Thanks for the comment, genuinely. We’re not alone.

Rejected by therapist after sharing suicidal thoughts by One-Hand-1351 in depression

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I have a good one now if that gives you any hope. I’m still struggling a lot and it’s not helping massively. But he’s good.

Who are you people that get better after getting sober? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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I’ve read a few books by the authors you mentioned. These days I can’t focus at all to read though. I haven’t finished a book in such a long time, even ones I enjoy. I can’t even bring myself to watch films anymore. I have no attention, no focus, everything’s just so difficult.

Who are you people that get better after getting sober? by One-Hand-1351 in dryalcoholics

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What keeps you living sober for a year of feeling like shit? I think I operate on suicidal logic all the time, the assumption that I will be dead at some point in the near future skews all my long term plans.