Replaced Pills And Booze With Anger And Depression.

[Mytime]

So I'm going to guess you still working.
That can add to the stress cup. What do you do now for stress release?

 

[sun seeker]

I didn't want people close to me finding out and thinking that I was weak or that something was wrong with me

I can't speak for the people close to you, but speaking for myself, when someone is actively working on themselves and is willing to face their issues and ask for help with them, the last thing I think is that they are weak. I'd think what a courageous person you were to be honest with yourself and others and to face your pain instead of trying to hide it. Asking for help is a good thing. Honest.

 

[UniqueSunflower]

Thank you all for your support. I am not currently seeking any professional help, I didn't feel as if it...

Welcome,
I'm a newbie to the online support realm myself. I can also relate to your desire to try and be strong on your own as I've attempted to manage life's challenges in the same way. Working in a helping profession, it's so easy to always want to be on the top of your game for others though we all have our threshold. Having gone through some tough stresses lately, reaching out has been a necessity. Congratulations on your having managed to stay clean. It's when that's outta your system you really begin to feel. You're not alone. :happy: Keep on keeping on and many blessings.

 

[BlueOrange]

Well some of the guys at work say that I have nothing to be sad or depressed about.

It is very disappointing the way that so many people are ignorant of how mental health works - those guys are definitely not a good place to go to for support! It's very encouraging that you have made an effort to reach out, and that you're trying different potential sources of help over time.

 

[SMR90]

I'm finding it very helpful and encouraging.