Addiction

This list gives us some fantastic ideas about how to regulate our nervous systems ❤️
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #MentalHealth #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #AutismSpectrumDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDepression #PTSD #Schizophrenia #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Lupus #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #Grief #SjogrensSyndrome #AutonomicDysfunction

Every morning is a reset.

Your mind will drag yesterday into today. It will replay mistakes, regrets, and worries, convincing you that nothing can change. But that isn’t true.

The past only has power if you keep carrying it. The truth is, you are born again every morning with another chance to choose differently, to start fresh, to live the life you actually want.

Don’t waste today replaying yesterday. Use today to create tomorrow.

What’s one thing you want to focus on today?

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how I recovered from depression and suicide back when I was a teen. So if you or anyone you know is struggling with these issues and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions:

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How can you incorporate some ☀️ sunshine, water 💦, nature 🌳 or rest 💤 today?
These are all great suggestions that help us heal and feel happy 😄
Meet me in the comments below 👇
#Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Anxiety #Agoraphobia #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDepression #MentalHealth #PTSD #Schizophrenia #Lupus #ChronicFatigue #CeliacDisease #Grief #Cancer #Migraine #SjogrensSyndrome

Following on from yesterday’s post regarding my referral to a ‘Substance Abuse Therapy Centre’, here’s how it went…..
So appointment went well. They are not overly concerned about the drinking but they advised me to try and taper off the use of cocaine, if I can go cold turkey then fine, but if not then reduce my consumption bit by bit. Referring me for an ADHD assessment via my GP. Tested me for Hepatitis C and HIV so wait couple of weeks for the results. Generally speaking had a good chat with the girl, she was understanding and she listened which was refreshing. They’re going to liase with both my GP and Psychiatrist and give me the best possible support to kick these habits into touch 👌
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We made it!!! As we approach fall, these items are appearing everywhere! Which one would you get rid of?
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Today is thankful Thursday & that means I'd love to see three things you're thankful for in the comments below 👇 #Addiction #MentalHealth #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #AnorexiaNervosa #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDepression #PTSD #Schizophrenia #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Lupus #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #AutonomicDysfunction #Cancers #SjogrensSyndrome #Trauma #SuicidalThoughts

Tomorrow I’m attending the Inspire Centre for therapy and assistance to help with my substance abuse issues. Here’s what I have written for them. If you have any suggestions or advice on what I’ve written, please let me know in the comments section below 👍

Last time I had a drink - 9th Sept.
Last time I took Cocaine - 9th Sept.

• Use was plain and simply an escape. An escape from the noise and chatter and chaos that I have to put up with 24/7. It might only have been for a couple of hours, but I needed it.

• It’s like my prescription drugs, that were working brilliantly, became less effective and the Bipolar was more prevalent causing this gap, a void that had to be filled, and I chose to fill it with alcohol and Cocaine.

• I know that my actions aren’t the best way to deal with it but I was just desperate. I know that mixing the two together forms Cocaethylene in the Liver, and this is Cardiotoxic.

• Without the Cocaine I wouldn’t have been able to write this explanation. My Bipolar medication robs me of my ability to express myself and explain my experiences in any way. It makes me numb. It’s a different numbness than that of what the Depression brings, but it is a numbness nonetheless.

• I don’t think I’ve got a substance abuse problem, but I’ve got a Mental Illness problem that isn’t being addressed. My meds worked well for a long time from when I started this combination. Slowly, I feel like the Bipolar chipped away at them and their ability to remedy the problem that the Bipolar caused, became less productive.

• After time, they (the medication) have become less effective, less efficient if you will. There is no cure for this illness but just a remedy to keep it manageable. I feel that they need reviewing and increasing where possible to avoid the dips in my recovery from this terrible affliction that consumes me relentlessly for every single minute of every single day.

• There is an onslaught of gaps in my psyche which are voids of emptiness that are being filled by the Bipolar and not the medication. It’s as though it has been setting me up to fall in its trap. Relentless in pursuit of finding a way in which impacts on me. It’s horrible.

#Addiction #Alcoholism #AlcoholAbuse #CocaineDependence #SubstanceRelatedDisorders #MentalHealth #MightyTogether