Who here suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder? It has been

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Who here suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder? It has been a factor into my addiction, and I use alcohol or any substance to self medicate

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#2

Well, not sure what this entails. But I do know that getting involved with meetings helps get outside yourself and brings sober people who care into your life. Doing addiction alone is a dead end street. Good luck

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#3

I know this but I feel insane most of the time from the way my brain works

#4

We all do. Why we’re addicts. Use to stop that thing from haunting us. Thing is, gotta learn to live with it.

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I know
I just need a community. Most aa meetings near me are people mandated, r younger kids who don't care. It's so impersonal

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Try NA. Here is a zoom we hold daily with great recovery: 12:00pm

The Lunch Bunch - In-person & Virtual (zoom)
When
Tue, October 26, 12pm – 1pm
Where
Grace United Methodist Church, 309 Herman Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043, USA (map)
Description
Launch Meeting - Zoom (Password: 12345)
Meeting ID: 269 359 9218 Password: 12345

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Eastern time. Can’t hurt. And you don’t have to show yourself or share. Just sit and listen

#8

Wasn't that today lol

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People being mandated has been happening for years.it’s something that happens.go to meetings for you.sounds like a reason not do go.so go to meetings and be happy.your not them.34 years aa

#10

Hi Amanda, I’m not sure how I missed this when you originally posted! I have bipolar disorder and used to self-medicate also. I have learned that when I treat my bipolar (with meds and other things like meditation), it’s easier to stay sober. And when I stay sober my bipolar is more stable and I’m able to handle the episode easier. It was doubly difficult my first year of sobriety because every time I went into an episode the draw to drink was so strong, but I made it through with support. You can do this, and I promise it will be totally worth it. I’m into my fourth year of sobriety and I wouldn’t trade my sobriety for anything.

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#11

I'm mostly struggling with my nervous system on overload from it, so I'm in pain 100% of the time and I want to drink :frowning: I tried neuropathy and it didn't help much!