Saturday, April 2, 2011
You have Self Worth
Aside from the negative physical effects of addiction, there are psychological and emotional effects that are equally as devastating. As I think about this I can't help but to look at my own life. Ask anyone who knows me I am a quiet reserved guy, and I think this has a lot to do with my own perseption of my self worth. A lot of times I can sell myself short, or degrade myself, and it's because I have this feeling that because of what I do I have nothing to offer people. Well that's not true. If I take a step back and evaluate myself objectively I have a lot to offer people, but this wall that I have built up because of my addiction tends to cloud that. Addiction is not who you are it is a nasty habit that you need to take care of. You're self worth is not contigent upon whether or not you have an addiction, it is based on who you are as a person. Remember that the next time you think that you have nothing to offer.
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I am 21 years old. I have been in and out of jail for multiple drug charges. No one wants to hire me because I have a rap sheet and my family won't even let me into their home because of this stupid shit I'm going through. I justed wanted to say thanks for making this site. I always feel that every time I tell someone how fucked up I am they judge me for it. I got a lot shit I need to get off my chest and for some reason I feel safe doing here. I need help. I don't want to live like this anymore. I'm so fucking tired of it!!!!! What can I do to get better? Please help me.
Thanks so much for your comment. I understand it sucks. No addiction is easy for the family to go through nor the person dealing with the addiction either. I am required to tell you that i'm not a professional therapist or anything like, but what helped me with my addiction was talking about it like you're doing now. Keep a group of close friends who want to see you succeed with this who do not struggle with this addiction. Check your local community centers because often times they have twelve step programs that really do help. A wise man once told me that everyone "needs" you to get better, but it's you who has to "want" to get help. You've made the first step and I commend you on that. Now just keep going. We're here for you if you need to talk to someone. I've gone through the same thing so I won't judge you at all. Just keep me updated and I look forward to seeing your progress.
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