Newbie Here - Struggling with various substances

[MegorMog]

Hi everyone, I stumbled across this site when looking for support online and was hoping someone has been in the same boat and could offer some support.

Since lockdown I've become more reliant on painkillers, alcohol, food and sometimes weed. I'm on my own and have really struggled with general life.

I don't want to go to the doctor again, I actually opened up to one and she referred me to a mental health clinic which I got a letter from saying I had been 'refused'.

I'm looking to do this on my own and get some support along the way. I am eating more becuase of the weed / alcohol, I've also been poorly so haven't been able to exercise much.

I've put on over a stone which I want to lose, I want to cut out the unhealthy food / weed and drink and then work on the painkillers later as I can't do everything at once.

Please does anyone have any advice to get me started.

I'm going to post everyday what I have had to eat / drink / smoke everyday as well to help me stay motivated. If anyone else would like to join in feel free!

Last night I managed no alcohol for the first time in ages but I did have a smoke and eat a lot. Weighed myself I'm 10 stone 6, I was 9 stone this time 2 years ago.

Well done @MegorMog
Have you read the book 'the unexpected joy of being sober'? I found that really useful in changing my relationship with alcohol

Just wanted to say well done for taking these first steps. I really admire you for that.

It’s tough to do it without support though, so maybe do look at where else you could get help. There’s a charity called We Are With You that offers support with addiction. It used to be called Addaction.

www.wearewithyou.org.uk/

Best of luck