New and Lost

[MyLifesJourney]

Hi. I’m new. I’m in a really dark place and I’m so lost, I have nobody to confide in. I’m using and I feel like a failure. I’m a fraud. I just don’t know what to do. That’s it. 

[Lilac1]

Hi MyLifesJourney,

I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome you to the forums.

I am sorry you are having a difficult time, but I hope by using the forums you will find it a great place to connect with other members, share stories and ideas, and find the support and connection you deserve.

[Gremlin24]

@MyLifesJourney hello and welcome. Sorry to hear how you are feeling, it's a safe place to share here. 

You are not alone here and we are here to support you. I'm here if you want to chat. 

[MyLifesJourney]

I feel so alone. It’s really crap. I don’t even know myself anymore. I don’t like myself. I feel I’m just heading headfirst into my own undoing. 

[MyLifesJourney]

Thank you for being kind. 

[MyLifesJourney]

Thanks for welcoming me. Thanks for being lovely.

[Gremlin24]

@MyLifesJourney it's hard to feel like you don't know yourself anymore. I understand not liking yourself, I feel like that too. Have you considered going to a gp to get some referrals to see a counsellor/psychologist? 

You are not alone, I'm here with you. 

[Ru-bee]

Welcome @MyLifesJourney it's really nice to meet you

I can hear that you're in a very hard spot right now and it can be hard to pull yourself out of that, particularly when you're alone, but you've taken a huge step in reaching out here today. We're here with you

Just a quick forums tip too: When you want to reply to someone you can tag them by hitting the "@" button which will bring up a list of suggested usernames. This ensures that they get notified of your response. You'll know it's worked when the username comes up in blue like this: @Gremlin24 

[MyLifesJourney]

Thanks for the tip @Ru-bee . And thanks for being nice. 

[MyLifesJourney]

Hi @Gremlin24 . I can’t see someone about how I’m feeling because if anyone was to find out, I would jeopardise my career and my future.