I want to get better...
Hi, I'm new and I figured this would be a good way to start my time here... I'm sure this will look like like a novel but here goes 😅 So I've been struggling with a lot of stress and depression and anxiety issues, and I was basically isolated from the world (think like a covid red lockdown but worse) and as a result turned to drinking. I lived for weeks like this, just waking up and drinking until I got tired, go to sleep and repeat... I had made a bit of progress with getting my life back, like moving to a new better space (roommates would get into physical fights, and my room was in the middle so it often let to right outside my door), and for a few months I was drinking a lot less- especially with my new boyfriend (we have been living together since July 2019-today), but I was still dealing with my depression, anxiety, and loss (not a topic I'd like to visit yet). But then of course as I started a collage course, covid hit and I withdrew from the course since it got put on hold to switch to online. After that I slowly started to unravel and now I feel like I'm almost back to where I was and I feel like I'm losing a little bit of hope every other day... I just want to be able to be okay and be happy without drinking and having conversations with my boyfriend that I can't remember later when he brings it up. I hate seeing the disappointment in his eyes every time I say I can't remember... He makes me want to be a better person and take care of myself but I don't even know where to start... Lately I've had some more serious issues stressing me out but I want to sort it out now not hide. I don't want to run from my problems anymore... I just feel so completely lost...
@AzureAngel7420
Hey there, welcome to 7 cups ❤
Firstly a fist bump for creating this thread 🤗 second a hug for joining 7 cups, for accepting you need support and for seeking it , so very courageous of you ! ❤
And now , woo 😮, you have the answers you're looking for , you said you don't know where to begin , but then also this - " i don't want to run from my problems anymore " , acknowledging the problems , addressing the need to make some changes in a positive direction and seeking support in doing so, all of these are super great steps you've already taken and I for one am proud of you for beginning this journey towards getting better ❤
I hear your concerns and feeling overly stressed and overwhelmed with so much going on life , it is indeed so very challenging to make a change or be good, recovery is a process and does take time, but with the will to get better, and consistent efforts , it will all be possible and better someday , one step at a time, you really got thissss !
Hang on tight 🤗❤