... Relieving stress.
... Hi. I am 18 years old. I just signed up to do an EMT course in January (2026) after not knowing what to do with my life or the direction to go into. I have been living at home. It's a stressful environment. I have sexual trauma, and others... I'm struggling with an addiction to... "relieve" My stress almost daily. I want to stop. But I can't risk my family knowing... I'm here because I don't feel comfortable anywhere else... why not on a website where I'm anonymous?
@carefulNickel3603 I'm really glad you're here. Thank you for opening up abd sharing. I'd like you to know that you are stronger than any addiction you're currently going through. I hope whatever it is that you find the strength and courage to overcome it. I hope you find the support and encouragement to help you do so. ♡☆ Also, I'm proud of you for finding that something that interests you and that can benefit you in life. I am wishing you all the best in your EMT course and hope you find it fulfilling. You have so much potential in you! Wishing you nothing but the best on your journey!
Hey, I understand what you're going thru. The problem isn't reliving stress, but the habit of doing it daily. It's actually good fir health if fine done in limit and if you want together we'll help you fight it, control it and get better without it. Just a message away!
@carefulNickel3603 I became an emt at seventeen, had a horrendous home life growing up, I joined the military at 18,became an advanced emt after,27 years volunteer fire service, struggle with mental health all my life,...treatment resistant mdd,ptsd,anxiety, and adhd,if you are interested in have some unique old man wisdom for anyone needing anything, I also struggle with alcohol and pill addiction