Being an addict with mental health issues

So I’ve been going through a lot of ups and downs lately due to the fact that I’ve been really depressed and the way I deal with my depression is lashing out with anger. I’ve been getting in touch with myself and trying to figure out what’s going on and I’ve come up with some things….. I don’t have any family to talk too. All I do is get up and go to work then come straight home. I don’t get out much unless I’m going to a meeting. I’m not in any type of relationship with a female which is unusual for me buts it’s different as well. I also feel like this is all that life has to offer me and I don’t see it getting any better than it is

Mental health and addiction is so hard to navigate and can be overwhelming and all encompassing. Remember to make sure you are taking care of you, you aren’t alone and life can and will get better.

Yes it’s definitely hard to navigate like you said. I’ve definitely been taking care of myself I too a couple days off from work to relax and take some time to regroup plus my APN nurse increased my medication

Have you tried AA meetings? You will literally find an entire room full of people who know exactly how you feel. And it's a good way to make sober friends.

Yes I’ve been going to CA and AA meetings. It’s just difficult cause I don’t drive yet

But don’t get me wrong I get to mtgs. I have 5 1/2 years clean

When my mental health is bad I try and remember the only thing I really have to do and have control over is staying sober and things will get better. I’m not friends or family but if you ever need to talk feel free, 218-390-2772. You definitely aren’t alone.

Thank you very much I will definitely text right now