Struggling with Addiction and Mental Health Issues

Is it normal to struggle with addiction when battling depression and PTSD

Your answer

sarahducky

2y ago

You sound so much like myself 😥😥😥❤️❤️❤️ im 5 weeks sober and miss the energy from using and staying awake. I promise it will get better in time dont force yourself to stop or feel guilt or self loathing TRY not to sweetie. Youll stop when you know you are ready. Much love to you.

Zeethegay25

2y ago

The addiction occurs when you fall in love with the feeling of numbness to yourself and your reality. It isn't normal but it is common to those with PTSD and Depression.

River_Song

2y ago

I don't want to be dependent on it. But it's more an avoidance of sleep an avoidance of the memories and nightmares of the past. I don't know how to overcome this alone

Akary

2y ago

Idk about normal, but i feel its not so uncommon either. I think I’ve definitely, and still do, struggle with not becoming dependent on things especially when im having trouble feeling anything at all

River_Song

2y ago

I just want to be numb. Not think about the past and what happened to me. Especially coming up on the one year date since the event that caused PTSD in my life

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