New here.

Hello and welcome to the forums community @TheJuZShoW 😊

What an amazing first step you've made joining a forums community to seek some support- thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. I hope that it can be the start of a more upward trajectory for you.

I can hear that you've gone through a lot in life, and are continuing to experience challenging things like a difficult relationship with your father. I can definitely understand why you'd be struggling lately with some upsetting events and routines disrupted by varying work hours.

These are some pretty big things to be tackling- trauma, drinking, relationships and boundaries. Which isn't to say that they're impossible to address or recover from, but rather I anticipate it'd take some time to really address, heal, and recover.

I am certain that coping and recovery is possible for you, though- I can hear your frustration at struggling to cope, and your desire for something better. I've been through that before. With your motivation and supportive people or services around you, I can absolutely see a better future for you.

Seeking out support and connection here is a great step and something that's always available. To consider some other steps, including setting up specialised, professional supports - you could speak to your GP (if you have one) for referrals to other services, or connect with services like these:

• Suicide Call Back Service - counselling for suicidal thoughts
• 1800 RESPECT - counselling and referrals for (un)healthy relationships
• Counselling Online (Turning Point) - counselling and peer support forums for drug and alcohol use
• SANE Peer Support - to safely connect 1-1 with others who have experience of complex mental health and recovery

I will also check in with you and your safety and wellbeing by email.

Wishing you the very best,

Girasole 🌻

Hi, Girasole.

Thank You so much for your reply. I really needed it! I might take look into those resources you gave me sometime.

JuZ

Hi @TheJuZShoW ,

Thank you for posting. I admire your strength and resilience despite the challenges you are facing.

I have so much hope in you because I can see your desire to recover and make changes. I encourage you to continue connecting and reaching out to other members here on the forums - many of whom have travelled down the path you have explained.

I have had my fair share of mental health challenges, and it is through services such as these forums that I am here today to share my story.

I am so glad you have found us @TheJuZShoW . Tag me by adding '@' before my name so that I can check-in with how you are going.

Press on! You deserve all the support you can get. I'm with you in this.

tyme

Hi and welcome, @TheJuZShoW , it's good to have you here. 🙂

There was something I was wondering...you wrote:

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@TheJuZShoW wrote:

I had a psychologist and spoke to a few councilors, which helped a little bit. But that sort of help can only go for so long.

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and I was wondering why you think that counselling can't go on for long? I know myself that I have so many issues that I hope to be in counselling the rest of my life - not sure how to cope otherwise!

I hope you find the forums here supportive.

I think what I meant was is that the doctor refers you for 6 or 10 seshes with someone (for EG) and they are over when you finish them and when you start to feel better, then don't get help because sometimes you feel you don't need it. I think it's really an ongoing cycle. I am always coming to terms with the fact I could keep on winding up sad.