Hey

[Spock]

Never go at it alone... i made that mistake. self medication ends up making it worst for you also.

Welcome PFC...look forward to hearing your story.

 

[Spock]

Hey Mike

Welcome to the forums. Everything your feeling and dealing with is the new 'normal'. Yes, with time it does get better. You're seeing a counselor and that the right path. Be patient with yourself, you'll get there. Glad you made it back.

JarHed

Welcome Mike ~ ditto the "new normal" and yes, it gets better as soon as you get better at dealing with it, knowing your triggers and knowing how to cope better. There is no cure so don't seek one. Just get on with living with it and pushing forward. Stay safe, stay strong.

 

[BaMuoiBa]

Welcome Mike....

I guess my biggest question is, does it ever get better

It (The Beast) never gets better my friend - you get better and that makes the shit sandwich's that life has to throw at you palatable.

That is the good news! The bad news is some day's you just get to hold your nose and swallow. There is life after self-medicating just celebrated 24 years "one day at a time" hang in there!

Ba