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Missrose101New Contributor
Hi - I'm new to this forum, and was wondering if there were other people that suffer from complex PTSD & have AOD issues as a way of coping? Would be nice to connect with others who have these problems as I feel like nobody understands why I'm like this
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wellwellwellnezSenior Contributor
I've been contemplating those issues. Also, reassessing my neuro-type and wondering how that could/should influence substance decisions.
"Rat Park" is probably my favourite experiment on substance recovery.
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Unknown userMember
G'day, I'm also new and suffer from complex mental health issues + have AOD issues as a way of coping.
Feeling isolated/misunderstood is something I can relate to and I think many other people on here can as well.
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worldtreeNew Contributor
Hello, l am new here too. I just wanted to say it is very hard to get people to understand, but you can find people who believe you, and back you up 100%. For me, it was hard to find these people. But when l did it made me feel safer. The other thing is if you have to self medicate, try and think of a time when you don’t need to. You don’t want to damage yourself. If l read this in my 20s and 30s l wouldn’t have taken my advice. I was too terrified! I went through about 6-7 therapists before l found the right one. I think the psychologist has to help you find your own way. Some of them do not react well if you don’t respond to them. Don’t worry about that. I also think that people like us have a craving to be understood. I found a creative outlet that helped me with that. I could not live without it. These are my first thoughts when l read your post.
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