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Multiple addiction/mental health challenges

User Profile: raspberryTortoise4128
raspberryTortoise4128 September 19th, 2025

I developed addiction around alcoholism, porn and paid intimacy. Had all opportunities at work couldn’t utilize it. My addiction was throughout my 20s and it was a hidden secret until 2.5 years ago . This is when I started to accept I have a problem and I need to do something about it. Was let go from job due to behavioural issues (not work performance). I had hurt people, myself , couldn’t make best use of opportunities I had. This is my understanding my addiction issues stemmed from bad choice to try the drug and then hooked on it. I recently turned 30 and while I am trying again to rebuild, I secured a job after 3 months of unemployment . Not same pay not same title not same responsibility but with this job I live at home with my parents. Where as other job paid 50% more and my living expense were taken care of because I travelled for work.

I am working on myself but I feel isolated , loser , stupid and all. I am actually okay accepting it it’s all my own fault. But I feel stuck in this loop and want to move on create a new path. What is gone is gone now. How do I convince my mind/heart to correct past mistake and move on.. I never meant to hurt anyone, I just want to do my thing and live.

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User Profile: GoldenRuleJG
GoldenRuleJG September 20th, 2025

@raspberryTortoise4128 You done a good job reflecting. 

Its all about upholding that root behind all the trouble and unpacking it.

When someone has an addiction its usually a way to process something hurtful that has happened to them. 

How do you show up in relationships? How do you expect others to show up is very important?  

You are welcome to speak to a listener 1-1 for support 7cups.com/BrowseListeners

Resources:

* King James IV Bible verses - can download KJV Bible on phone (go to topics)

*Change, Grow, and Live site

* Alcohol Anonymous


Allow yourself to be supported as we all are created with purpose 

Kind regards, 

GoldenrRuleJG

User Profile: GoldenRuleJG
GoldenRuleJG September 20th, 2025

@raspberryTortoise4128 Important to look at Accountability and Motivation Community