This was me exactly 3.5 years ago today. I was in hospital as I’d just nearly drunk myself to death. I’d been an alcoholic and suffered from depression and anxiety for 25 years.
I’m completely sober now and wanted to share some learnings that may help someone (1/8) 🧵
If you’ve tried before and keep failing don’t give up. I must have had 500 attempts at trying to quit booze and Valium.
It’s never too late. I was 41 and miserable in life and didn’t want to go on. Keep trying no matter how hard it seems (2/8)
Alcohol is the worst thing in the world for depression and anxiety. I can’t stress enough how much worse it makes it even if there is a quick short term gain.
I still suffer from small bouts of depression and anxiety but it’s 5% of what it was with booze involved (3/8)
You’ll make so many new friends and have so many great experiences without alcohol. I used to be so worried I’d be boring or unable to engage without alcohol.
Its not always easy but you realise there is a whole world beyond the bar or wherever you drink (4/8)
I found I became a lot more reliable. When drinking you making every selfish excuse to get the next drink.
Work that removed you are there for others when they need you. That makes you feel so much better about yourself (5/8)
You get so much time back. With hangovers gone and time spent drinking (alone in my case) recouped it’s amazing how much you can get done in your life. Time really does seem endless (6/8)
People are really really nice if you ask them for help genuinely. They’ll make plans for you that don’t involve alcohol, check on you and be very supportive of the effort you are making.
I not everybody might be in this position in life but personally I’ve found by telling people my problems they are so respectful, helpful and kind with helping me overcome it all (7/8)
I don’t want to sound like I’m gloating and saying “look at me I’m so amazing and healthy”. I’m not always and I still have to battle hard on my mental health.
I just want to show that you can be rock bottom with no hope but there is always a way back in life. Big love❤️ (8/8)
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