Last night my college friend of 18 years was taken off life support after an overdose. He struggled with addiction, depression, anxiety. Couldn’t find himself after years of trying. We bonded over our shared mental and substance abuse plights since meeting. AA didn’t work for him as it did for me and he felt lost. Anti-depressants (SSRIs and non-SSRIs) didn’t seem to do the trick as well. I wrote on another thread there are alternatives to standard pharma pushed medications. For those who don’t want to read and are more visual check out “How to Change your Mind” on Netflix. Life is worth living, the pain and joy go hand and hand. I wish he reached out to me sooner to try something different.
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Sorry for your loss. We lost another brother. AA is also working for me, and I’m very grateful that it is. I have a friend in AA who has been sober for 5 years, and just spent 2 months in the hospital because his meds stopped working. This has happened to him numerous times since he’s been sober. His wife (also in AA) is now divorcing him. They have a 1 year old son. It’s a very sad situation. I don’t blame her. She and her son also have a life to live. The point is he has deeper mental issues than just addiction. When he’s “on”, he’s just a little off…but when he’s “off”, he’s way way off. For those of you that are struggling, please continue to seek help. I’ve seen many miracles in my years. I’ve seen recover from inconceivable bottoms. Stay hopeful
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AA works, the feeling of mutual understanding and trying to reach the common goal of life long sobriety is beautiful. With the journey comes emotional, physical, spiritual peace for some. Like your friend and mine, sobriety isn’t enough. Seeking help for mental issues and being willing to take the leap is where it all starts. Never give up and know there are ways out of “inconceivable bottoms”. Well said my friend and thanks for sharing.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. Struggling with all those combined is never easy.