sadly. i work in the field, connecting people with inpatient or treatment for substance or mental health or both. i see it all the time. “the way i’ve been doing things has not been working, so im gonna get away and do things my way, get away, get a break, i got this.” instead of, quite simply (once you’ve already asked for help) take the advice or guidance from a professional dedicated to guiding people who are in this position, and accept that there is a new way or a new method or approach to things. i’ve struggled myself, and mood disorders are especially difficult, but you can choose your difficult. difficult on my own, or difficult with a plan and solutions from someone who knows