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Need advice please

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royce381 · 06/07/2021 13:05

Hi I'm on my last chance with my partner and kids . I've battled with my mental health for the last 20years , on/ off medication and turn to drink as an escape.
It always makes me feel better when I'm drunk but I always react and spoil every party/get together with arrogant,childish,pathetic immature behaviour.
I have contemplated suicide many of times and did so 20years ago. Luckily I came back from that darkness but everyday is still a battle . I've been in touch with the crisis team and been back doctors for tablets again. I know what I need to do I just struggle mentally. Can anyone advice extra please. I'm no angel and act so childish my partner is on her last chance she will give me, my kids want me to stop drinking which is something il be working on. They want me to stay and not leave but I'm afraid I'm not strong enough to make it up to them.
If I go I'm afraid that there lives will be better and happier without me here so I'm really confused.
I've battled for years now and enough is enough. Any advice would be greatly appreciated....

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WeatherToday · 06/07/2021 18:33

Hi OP,
Have you tried therapy at all during those 20 years ( and I mean psychotherapy not CBT nonsense)?
I'm sure your children would miss you desperately if you weren't around so you need to try all avenues open to you

royce381 · 06/07/2021 20:02

Hi,
Yes I did years ago but felt it didn't get anywhere to be honest, I just went back to drinking and messing up again...
I've been on the phone today with the crisis team and been doctors (so hard to get in) . My behaviour and my stupidity is my own faults. Holding on to past thoughts and pain I need to let go. But find it very difficult, alcohol blocks away then thoughts.
Il be looking more into counselling and might even try hypnosis. ??

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