Head melt

LegacyUser

My problem is that I feel so damn down in the dumps, im a recreational drug user and a heavy drinker i'm out of a job the past year. Ive got **** all going for me, I suffer from anxiety now, twitching etc. I get paranoid thoughts but thats due to something that happened to me a few years ago that I frequently think about. I've always been a strong person regards mind and body, but I am now getting crippled mentally.

I find myself worried in social situations with my friends etc. I have zero motivation and procrastinate all the time. I know this could be mostly due to the drugs, but I think the fact im not active, dont have a job, back living at home because I cant afford the flat etc has all built up and I dont know exactly what to do. I'm not suicidal or anything. Just want guidance or to hear of people in similar mind states or have been, and how did they cope? Cheers guys

themadchef

Going to tell you what you probably don't want to hear.

Get off the drugs, either stop drinking or cut down completly. Go see a doctor ree the anxiety and possibly a counsellor to determine the underlying issuses that are causing you to go into self destruct mode.

Find something to occupy your time. Clubs, societys, friends, family, internet...anything..just dont be ldle.

You can do it OP. You just need to WANT to do it.

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Procrastinating is dangerous for anyone that has lost motivation.

It will hinder your desire to improve yourself, even if you want to.

Try and get yourself into a routine of doing something each day that will reward you, walk, do gardening... anything that involves having a goal.

I know from experience that being unmotivated can cause a vicious circle to develop in how you deal with things day-to-day, particularly when out of work.

The drug and alcohol use are safety nets for you, it's important to replace them with something rewarding. I'm not saying stop completely, just remove them as your fall-back routine.

lau1247

it seems to me like you've already identified your problem..
You know how to take corrective actions..
Just do it bit by bit..

No one is expecting a huge leap overnight..

Stop doing drug and drink water would be the first step..
Save money and your health..
This should ease your financial problem also..

Good luck

Abi

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My problem is that I feel so damn down in the dumps, im a recreational drug user and a heavy drinker i'm out of a job the past year. Ive got **** all going for me, I suffer from anxiety now, twitching etc. I get paranoid thoughts but thats due to something that happened to me a few years ago that I frequently think about. I've always been a strong person regards mind and body, but I am now getting crippled mentally.

I find myself worried in social situations with my friends etc. I have zero motivation and procrastinate all the time. I know this could be mostly due to the drugs, but I think the fact im not active, dont have a job, back living at home because I cant afford the flat etc has all built up and I dont know exactly what to do. I'm not suicidal or anything. Just want guidance or to hear of people in similar mind states or have been, and how did they cope? Cheers guys

Suicidal or not, go get help. I've suffered with an exact replica of your problem, only without the recreational drugs. I'd say you are too week to do this alone. I'm out of the worst, but anxiety manifested into social anxiety and then I was so distressed with it all and couldnt find a way out.. so thats when thoughts of suicide started creeping in.

Please, go talk to your doctor. Dont leave anything out, tell him / her exactly what you've told us. You will be glad you did, and things will start looking up for you.

Good luck

Snowie

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My problem is that I feel so damn down in the dumps, im a recreational drug user and a heavy drinker i'm out of a job the past year. Ive got **** all going for me, I suffer from anxiety now, twitching etc. I get paranoid thoughts but thats due to something that happened to me a few years ago that I frequently think about. I've always been a strong person regards mind and body, but I am now getting crippled mentally.

Your getting crippled because your drinking and probably smoking your brains out its not good for you man weed is really bad for you and your brain, just like alcohol booth leave you feeling empty/Depressed the next day Thats why I don't smoke dope, and drink occasionally... You've lost your job so your out of faze with people who do understandably... I do and well trying to shove it to the back of your mind never really helps I get days where i want to bank my head off walls and stuff but I do to things 1 is talk to my self or 2 right it all down and after words burn it it can help

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I find myself worried in social situations with my friends etc. I have zero motivation and procrastinate all the time. I know this could be mostly due to the drugs, but I think the fact im not active, dont have a job, back living at home because I cant afford the flat etc has all built up and I dont know exactly what to do. I'm not suicidal or anything. Just want guidance or to hear of people in similar mind states or have been, and how did they cope? Cheers guys

well thats the drugs man the worry's is something that weed/hash can induce I know this because one mention of something that relating how you have been feeling can bring all your thoughts to that problem thus ruining your night making you feel anxous and uncomfortable.

Its all due to drugs, they mess your body chemicals around and generally arnt good for you mentally or Phisicaly so it's not a good thing...

Your lazy well I can understand that because I am to tho at the moment Im nursing more injury's then I can beleave... I still do things even small things can give you a sense of satisfaction... Which is a very good thing...

Here's how I'd approach this problem...
Relise that the drugs arnt helping you making you worse but thats for yo to do.
Your living with your perent's ask them if there are any jobs around the house they need done painting, getting the garden ready for the summer... etc it s that time of year so its a good thing....

Its get's you outside breathing air doing stuff its almost like meditation and really good for you...

If you have a dog go for a walk every evening ...
Set your self a time table of things to do

like one you had in school and stick to it thats the rule you can have everything in it like

brekafast laundry reading cleening up around the house It can be hard to fill at the start but once you get used to it its a really big help...

So my advise would be stop drinking and smoking, do something allternitive with your money, maybe go fishing go to the gym swimming...

Ive been through the exact same problems as you discribe and im far from over them and what keeps me going is sense of satisfaction it will help you so much I promise...