Here again after many years

[vampkittie]

Wow its been quite some years since I have been here but I find myself here once again.

I am going through the most terrible time right now and I have turned back to my old friend self harm.

I guess I am just looking for people to relate and understand as I have never been this alone in my life.

x

[Margo]

Hey.. Yup I was here again this time last year.

I know the feeling of returning after a long time. You aren't alone. Recovery isn't about living a life free of illness and relapse and abstinence. Recovery is about learning how better to deal with times of relapse and illness and so on. It's about recovering from those set backs faster and with better understanding.

Pot holes in the road and all that jazz. Of course I can say this while I sit feeling ok, but I haven't forgotten the pain that comes with slipping back into old habits.

I hope you can get some help here and in the real world. Feeling alone is the worst feeling of all I think.

Perhaps us loons can make you feel less alone. It is quiet here though so replies may be sporadic.

Take care

Matthew

[Sefka]

I think this place is still all about the relating and understanding - or at least it tries to be.

Sorry you're feeling bad right now.
x

[vampkittie]

Thank you guys...I really appreciate your replies. I guess I just thought I wouldn't see myself back here and yet here I am.

Its really nice to know that there are people here that understand and have been in similar situations. Its hard to find people to relate to in my real life.

Anyway thanks again xxx

[Noreason1982]

Sorry you're struggling. I, too, am back after a number of years. I'm looking for support & understanding. I hope you find it on these forums.

[hurtnpain]

Hi welcome back . Am back too after years away ( i come on to read sometimes ) . I hope your doing ok x

[little-elf]

Sorry to hear you're having a terrible time and have had a relapse :( I've found myself back here too. Seems there are a few of us that have found ourselves in a similar situation right now - I suppose silver lining is that we're not alone.

You said you're finding it difficult to find people to relate to in real life, do you have anyone who can provide you with a shoulder if you need it? I know being alone can make things that much harder xx